According to the AAEP, West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of arbovirus encephalitis in horses and humans in the United States
Thanksgiving isn't just for people; Horses and other animals enjoy participating in Thanksgiving festivities, especially when it comes to sharing a few healthy treats made with pumpkins.
A relatively common bacterial infection, rain scald, caused by the invasion of the bacterium Dermatophilus often affects horses left in wet, muddy pastures during winter months.
Northern Nevada Wild Horse Fertility Control Darting Team calling on the state to restart the humane fertility control program for the Virginia Range mustangs.
Pain, discomfort, and quality of life were reported as the most common concerns when their horse has a medical condition or when considering euthanasia.
Read to learn the important signs of colic and why staying calm and assessing the situation is important for you and your horse, as well as your veterinarian.
Important preparations to make around your horse barn and stable before Jack Frost shows up include repairing fence lines, managing pastures, checking barns and stables for roof leaks, and proactive manure management.
Veterinarians follow a specific process when attempting to diagnose a lameness. Identifying the source of the lameness can be very difficult, and without knowing the source of the lameness, treatment may be ineffective.
Protect your horse from risks such as equine influenza virus, equine herpesvirus and parasites by administering booster vaccinations and target deworming treatments to protect your horse’s health.
The romance of living with our equine partners is an attractive picture for many passionate horse owners, but the reality can be a bit different.