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Studies Show Benefits of Omega 3 and 6 to Horse Health
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are extremely beneficial when it comes to your horseâs health and appearance. Both play important roles in immune system regulation, cell membrane stability, development, and maintenance of the central nervous system and oxyg
Online Video Shows Rapid Spread of Equine Influenza
In August, 2007, 13 horses arrived in Melbourne, Australia from Japan. Unbeknownst at the time, eight of those horses were infected with the equine influenza virus. Within two months, those eight infected horses would spread the disease to 76,000 horses o
Cell Phone Technology Proves Helpful for Horses During Surgery
Recently, scholars at Illinois and several other U.S. veterinary schools began using accelerometers, the same technology found in smart phones, to monitor horses' movements as they awaken from anesthesia.
Horse Colic or Could It Be Lymphoma?
Although horses do not often get cancer other than melanoma, researchers now believe that lymphoma is more prevalent than previously thought. Unfortunately, most lymphomas in horses donât enlarge the lymph nodes, but instead involve internal organs ina
Technology Improves Electrolytes for Horses
The Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships will be held on July 17 to 22 at the Kentucky Horse Park outside Lexington, Kentucky. This competition features junior and young riders from age 14 to 21. These equestrians from the Unite
Reduction in Tendon Renewal Rate in Older Horses
A research project funded by The Horse Trust has discovered that proteins in a commonly-injured tendon are renewed less frequently in older horses, which is likely to lead to an increased risk of tendon injury. The research was published in the Journal of
Utah Officials Battle BLM Over Right To Remove Wild Horses from Range
A resolution to have states, not the BLM decide how many wild horses can be on a range and what to do when thereâs an overpopulation has been written by a Utah Commissioner and will be addressed by the National Association of Counties when it meets next
Horse Owners Win Pfizer Getaway Sweepstakes
Pfizer Animal Health is excited to announce that two horse owners are grand-prize winners in the Getaway Sweepstakes from QUEST® PLUS. This recent sweepstakes educates horse owners about fall parasite control and rewards them for the vital role they play
Colic Care for Your Horse by SmartPak
According to the National Animal Health Monitoring System, colic is the leading cause of death in horses, after old age.
American Horse Council Opposes Bills to Repeal Interstate Horseracing Act
âWhile the sponsors suggest that these bills will encourage the industry to develop uniform rules and penalties regarding drugs and medications in racing, the only effect would be to repeal the IHA and racingâs exemption from the prohibitions of the U