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When to Call the Vet
The number one question for new horse owners is "Should I call the vet?" This article will help you decide when it is appropriate to call the vet.
Ringbone
Learn about the debilitating effects of Ringbone including lameness and osteoarthritis as a result of this degenerative condition and how a variety of treatments may be used to extend the athletic career of the horse.
AHC's Issues Forum Asks "Where Are All the Horses?"
âWhere Have All the Horses Gone?â was the focal point of an AHC forum that discussed the decline in the number of foals and horses over the last few years.
Monty Roberts Joins the Water Hay Oats Alliance
For the health and welfare of our horses, Monty Roberts asks people to study the issues and support WHOA's efforts to improve our industry and the lives of our partners, the horses.
Wind Galls
 Read about how you can prevent wind galls in the joints and tendons through sound training and work programs and the best ways to treat windgalls if these swellings develop in your horse's limbs.
Pleurisy
Learn about the effects of pleurisy on your horse, how to recognize the disease, and why a veterinarian will need to do culture and sensitivity tests to determine a full diagnosis.
Lawsuit Filed to Stop “Barbaric” BLM Wild Horse Sterilization Experiments
Citing violations of the U.S. Constitution and federal laws, wild horse protection and animal welfare advocates have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court.
Chlorhexidine Solution
Learn why Chlorhexidine solution and scrub is popular with veterinarians and horse owners as an effective topical antiseptic for situations involving bacterial infections in stables and barns and for disinfecting foals navels among its many uses.
Discovery of New Hendra Virus Variant a Lesson in Emerging Disease Surveillance
Scientific findings support the understanding that the current equine vaccine will be equally effective against this strain, meaning reliable mitigation of human health risk is available via immunization of horses.
Warts
 Since warts are contagious, learn how to limit the spread of the virus, why an accurate diagnosis is necessary to make sure your horse doesn't have sarcoids, and why treatment is sometimes necessary.