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Why Understanding Horses' Gut Microbiome Is Important for Horse Owners
Equines are unable to produce the chemicals and enzymes needed to break down fibrous plant cells and have formed a partnership with microscopic inhabitants of their gut for digestive purposes.
Educational Opportunities Abound at Thoroughbred Makeover
The competition is intended to inspire trainers to be involved in transitioning horses to second careers and serves to educate those involved in the care, training, and sale to responsible owners.
U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Named Humane Horsewoman of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States has honored Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., as its 2019 Humane Horsewoman of the Year.
Animal Protection Groups Commend House Action on Priority Equine Protection Legislation to End Horse Slaughter and Soring
The PAST Act addresses abuse of Tennessee walking horses and breeds forced to perform high-stepping gait the 'Big Lick' by bad actors who subject the horses' legs to painful techniques known as soring.
Zoetis Introduces First Licensed Equine Leptospirosis Vaccine
âLEPTO EQ INNOVATOR helps protect horses from leptospirosis an infectious bacterial disease caused by L. pomona, corkscrew shaped spirochetes.â
Conditioning a Horse for Work after a Layoff
Gradual conditioning enables the horse's body to adapt and develop the ability to handle more work without pushing him too far at once.
Humane Groups Celebrate Pivotal Move in Congress to End Cruelty of Horse Soring
Horse ‘soring’ is one of the worst cruelties imaginable—where scofflaw trainers deliberately torment Tennessee walking horses to get them to fling their front legs high, just to win a blue ribbon in a show ring.
Safe Travelling with Equine Guelph's New Resources
Whether you are travellng with horses, or other livestock, proper safety measures and taking care of your equipment can help ensure you get to your destination safely.
Show-Stopping Equine Infectious Diseases - Part I
Prevention is in the textbooks we read, and equine vet conferences always have a good panel of speakers on biosecurity, so,we as veterinarians advocate for prevention with our clients.
USDA Proposes New Rule to Crack Down on Soring of Horses
"Itâs been a federal crime since 1970 to show horses who have been sored â subjected to the intentional infliction of pain on their legs and hooves to force them to step higher to gain a competitive edge in the show ring, but cruel, unscrupulous trai