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New Treatment for Head Shaking in Horses
Head shaking syndrome is when a horse shakes or jerks its head uncontrollably for no apparent reason. A recent study led by academics from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences and the University of Liverpool, evaluated the long-te
Equine Infectious Anemia Threatening Canadian Horses
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency that oversees reportable animal diseases in Canada is reporting higher than usual numbers of horses infected with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). As of August 10, 2012, more than 70 horses were affected on 22 differen
Protect Your Horse from Stomach Ulcers
April Knudson, DVM, is an Equine Specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in sport horse lameness and internal medicine. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis. Below she responds to
Wild Horse Adoption a Success
Fifteen former wild horses and one burro trained for approximately four months by inmate trainers in the Northern Nevada Correctional Center program were adopted during a competitive-bid adoption held by the BLM
American Horse Slaughter Prevention Bill
The Humane Society of the United States applauds U.S. Reps. Dan Burton, R-Ind., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., for introducing H.R. 2966, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011, a bipartisan measure that will end the export and inhumane killing
Equine Drug Dosage Calculations
Simple math is required to calculate the dose of a particular medication for administration to horses and other equines. This article reviews the forms of equine medications, and the calculations that you can use to get the dose right!
Equine Herpes Virus-1 Cases Bring Restrictions at Woodbine Racetrack
Due to the infectious nature of Equine Herpes-1, the ORC has ordered the implementation of various infectious disease protocols to protect other equine athletes from exposure.
Officials Call for Removal of All Wild Horses from Refuge
Federal officials with the U. S Fish and Wildlife Service have approved a final management plan for the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Nevada that calls for the removal of all wild horses and burros from it within five years.
National Cutting Horse Assn Moves Forward
With more than 16,000 members worldwide, the National Cutting Horse Assn mission is to promote and celebrate the cutting horse.
American Quarter Horse Foundation Awards 37 Scholarships for 2022-23
These scholarship recipients are individuals who carry a passion and dedication to the American Quarter Horse as they begin their careers.