Most of the time, foaling is uncomplicated, but it's those rare occasions that something goes wrong when you've got some pretty important decisions that you have to make readily.
Many pitfalls can be avoided and effective management can be employed to aid in ensuring the safety and sanity of visitors and barn employees and promote the sensible use of the facility and the equines.
If you are building a horse facility large or small, here are a few tips on what to include in your plans which can help you make better decisions in the planning stages of your horse farm.
 Learn about the EHV viruses that are commonly found in horses and the effects they have in causing respiratory disease, abortion, neonatal foal deaths and neurological damage and how you can prevent your horse from contracting EHV-1 and related diseases
With a major pandemic sweeping the globe, equine veterinarians are finding that having a mobile unit in their practice is beneficial for both the veterinarian and animal owner.
Falls, fire, structural inadequacies, and horse-related injuries are legitimate concerns for every horse owner. Read to learn the 12 tips for barn safety and how you can reduce the risks of injuries related to horses, barns and equipment.
Horse barns pose an inherent fire risk and it is essential to adhere to the town building codes to ensure any multi-use building is safe for its occupants to share.
Say 'Bye' to flies for horse health and comfort; implement these fly control strategy.
Without vaccination, infections including equine influenza is possible across distances and in everyday care.
Eventually most trail ride horses suffer some kind of injury on the trail. Learn about the most common injuries and how your first-aid preparations can be put to good use.