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Today: Federal Judges To Hear Arguments Against Wild Horse Roundups
"The plaintiffs are appealing this ruling because the law requires BLM to make a formal determination that 'excess' wild horses are present on BLM lands and that the horses must be removed to maintain a âthriving natural ecological balance. No 'excess
Winter Months "Notorious" For Increased Colic Risk in Horses
When the temperature dips, a horse’s water source gets cold or simply freezes over and horses drink less than needed, which is seven to 10 gallons of water a day.
Recognizing and Dealing with Respiratory Distress
A horse in respiratory distress requires immediate attention. Read to learn how to recognize respiratory distress in your horse and how to limit damage to your horse's respiratory system.
WHW Fights to Change Transport Laws
Every year, 80,000 terrified horses are packed into trucks and driven thousands of miles across Europe to slaughter. World Horse Welfare (WHW) continues its fight change the laws and regulations governing this transportation.
Horses Get Ulcers, Too
With the advent of fiber optic gastroscopy, many veterinarians and horse owners have been surprised to find that the incidence of ulcers in horses is more common than once thought. Studies reveal that up to one-third of horses confined in stalls have ulce
Drug Eliminates Parasite that Causes Babesiosis in Horses
A drug commonly used to treat cattle and sometimes dogs for a blood parasite can, at a relatively high dose, completely eliminate the parasite Babesia caballi from horses, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have discovered.
Summer, Biting Flies and Your Horse's Ears
If the horse becomes sensitive to the lesions in the ears, head shaking and head shyness may make it difficult to put on a halter or bridle.
Washington Horse Stolen - Owner Asks for Help in Finding Him
âThe owner of a 24-year-old Arabian horse, a bay with older teeth, a right rear sock, a star on his forehead and a snip on his nose, is asking the public's help in finding her horse which is presumed stolen.â
Bo Derek Joins Mary Landrieu in Support of Horse Bill
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., was joined by actress Bo Derek and the daughter and granddaughter of Willie Nelson in  Washington D C on April 25, to build support for her legislation that would prohibit inhumane killing of American horses for food.
Horse Health Threatened by Shortage of AHS Vaccine
With a confirmed case of African Horse Sickness in Kenya, Africa, horse owners in the area are being challenged when it comes to finding the vaccine necessary to vaccinate horses against the dreaded disease.Â