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New Effective Treatment for Piroplasmosis in Horses
Imidocarb dipropionate has been found to successfully treat piroplasmosis in horses that have been bitten by the cayenne tick and infected with the disease-causing parasite.
Quarantine Released on Horse with Positive EHV-1 Test
All quarantine and hold orders associated with the horse that recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus have been released, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture's State Veterinarian's Office.The affected horse, a 6-year-old ge
Does Swimming Induce Colic in Horses?
Some veterinarians recommend swimming as a means of exercise for horses that need to avoid the concussive force of normal walking, trotting or galloping. Swimming allows horses to move strongly enough to get an aerobic workout while avoiding the joint con
Horses with Flu-like Virus Force Cancellation of Races
A flu-like virus is forcing Vancouver's Hastings Racecourse to cancel this Saturday's horse races although veterinarians have been working overtime to prevent further infections.
Call for Ban on Horse Soring Devices
On Monday, June 18, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)Â again called for a ban on the use of "action devices," which include chains often used in conjunction with caustic chemical
Help an Abused Horse Have a Happy Holiday
During this joyous holiday season, Horse Rescue Haven, Sparks, Nevada, asks you to consider making a donation to their 501c3 IRS-approved charity that rescues, rehabilitates and then adopts out domesticated horses who been abused by their owners.
Choice of Horses Makes Sense for Romneys
When Mitt Romney participated in a discussion of horses with Sean Hannity in early April, he was asked about his wifeâs horses, and the fact that she takes breaks from the campaign for the benefits that riding horses gives her.
Osteochrondrosis - A Cause of Lameness in Young Horses
Osteochondrosis is a manifestation of developmental orthopedic disease widely recognized in young horses across many breeds
Idaho Horses Confirmed Positive for West Nile Virus
Two horses in Idaho have tested positive for West Nile virus and both had neurological symptoms consistent with the disease.
Free Footage: How to De-Spook Your Horse Positively!
Wish you could train your horse to do anything? Here is your chance! Shawna Karrasch, President and Founder of On Target Training, has developed an easy and effective technique to de-spook your horse through positive reinforcement. For a limited time, you