If the horse or pony has a long shaggy hair coat and a history of shedding late or not at all, it is often assumed that they have Equine Cushing's Disease also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). Cushingâs Disease is a hormonal di
A report by Nathan Vickers in Rogersville, Missouri, cites a horse owner who isn't taking any chances with her horses when it comes to protecting them from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.
The Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2013 sponsored by Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), would prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another.
Dr. Lyman also discussed the benefits of vaccinating horses against equine botulism, stressing the importance of protecting all horses.
"Changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in weather and activity levels and these changes can impact your horse's risk of colic.â
Freezing temperatures and deep snow can be extremely problematic for horses with arthritic and mobility issues, according to Laurie Cerny, editor and publisher of good-horsekeeping.com.
Like most equine rescue facilities, Central Virginia Horse Rescue, Inc (CVHR) saves, protects and rehabilitates at-risk equines along with educating the public, promoting good horse care, and striving to work with others in the equine community for the we
Recently the American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF), which preserves the heritage of the American Paint horse, announced their decision to designate a prominent hallway in the Associationâs headquarters as the Wonderlich Hallway in honor of Doc and B
Newsdate: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 - 8:24 am Location: ITHACA, New York Cornell University is offering a summer course introducing aspiring veterinarians, horse enthusiasts, and curious career explorers to the worlds of horse husbandry and veterinary medicin
Ben Shelly of Navajo Nation has agreed to work with Robert Redford and Governor Bill Richardson and their Foundation to Protect Wild Animals to develop humane ways to manage wild horse population.