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Studies Show Success with Bio-Sponge in Treating Horse Diarrhea
Diarrhea in adult horses and foals is a significant source of morbidity and mortality. The results of a retrospective study conducted in the late 1990âs indicated that more than 25% of horses admitted to a teaching hospital with acute diarrhea did not s
When the Internet Is Not Your Horse's Best Friend
Stories abound in the horse community about horse owners going online for medical information instead of contacting their veterinarian when a horse shows symptoms of being "not quite right." Like urban legends, these stories circulate and recirculate, but
Five Tips for Safe Emergency Equine Evacuations
âDuring hurricanes, earthquakes, wild fires, floods and other disasters, having a plan in place will save you time and money and possibly the lives of your horses.â
Free Equine Worming Consultations for Yard Managers and Horse Owners
Worm count specialists at Westgate Labs are offering a free advice service to help yard managers and horse owners ensure they've got this essential aspect of horse health covered.
Sox For Horses, Inc. Proves Size DOES Matter
Summer Whinnys for Draft Horses maintain a hygienic environment around the legs useful for reducing dirt and debris near pre-existing wounds and reduce bio-burden on contact surfaces of the socks.
Analysis of Horse Pathogen May Lead to Better Understanding of TB and HIV in Humans
âIn the study of the bacteria Streptococcus equi, which causes the disease strangles in horses, researchers were surprised by the genetic similarity of the 224 samples they had procured from horses across the globe.â
Cases of Equine Herpes Virus and Strangles Affect Horses as 2017 Approaches
"Thanks to the Equine Disease Communication Center, horse owners in the USA have access to timely information about outbreaks of infectious diseases such as equine herpes virus and strangles.â
Equine Industry Survey Results Released
American Horse Publications (AHP) conducted its second online nationwide equine industry survey from March 5th, 2012, through May 20th, 2012.Â
7 Cell Phone Safety Tips for Horseback Riders
âItâs important for riders to remember that the horse can be an unpredictable animal,â notes Wayne G. Hipsley, chairman of HorseSafetyUSA.com, and âif the rider is distracted by using his or her cell phone, and the horse reacts to something in its
Ancient Horse Find in Nile River Valley Shows Importance of Horses in the Culture
Research shows that the horse was important to the people of ancient Tombos because it was buried -- a rite that is usually reserved for humans.