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Using Diet to Manage Neuromuscular Disorders in Horses
Veterinarians caution against adopting dietary changes without a confirmed veterinary diagnosis since clinical signs displayed by horses with neuromuscular disorders are not necessarily unique to the described conditions.
Funding for Horse Slaughter Inspections before Congress
A spending bill that would allow funding for horse meat inspections for the first time since 2006 is currently making its way through congress. Commercial slaughter of horses for human consumption has not taken place in the United States since the last eq
Homes for Horses Coalition National Open House Coming October 24, 2015
âFall is a traditional time for festivals and open houses, and this fall, The Homes for Horses Coalition is rallying its members to take part in its first National Open House Day.â
Is Stem Cell Fluid the Key to Treating EPM in Horses?
Treating horses with injuries by injection of stem cell fluid is superior to treating them with intact stem cell injections because the factors from the stem cell fluid persist in the horse's body for a longer time.
The Effects of Bacteria on Synovial Structures in Horses
Researchers looked at the influence of synovial fluid culture on prognosis of septic synovitis in horses to see if horses with a positive bacterial culture from septic synovial fluid would be less likely to survive or return to successful athletic functi
Protect Your Horse from Equine Influenza this Winter
According to AAEP, equine influenza, caused by the orthomyxovirus equine influenza A type 2 (A/equine 2), is one of the most common infectious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses. It is endemic in the equine population of the United States and thr
When Your Horse's Weight Loss Is a Matter of Concern
Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at University College in Dublin, Ireland, investigated the records of 40 horses that were examined because they were losing weight despite having a good appetite. Scores for body condition and blood levels
More than Fly Control - Bringing AntiMicrobial Benefits to Horses
While Sox for Horses cannot heal a condition, they can help an owner provide clean, anti-microbial protection, allowing a horse's own healthy immune system to do the rest.
USDA Penalty Structure for Soring Horses Now in Effect
On June 15, 2012, USDA amended regulations to require horse industry organizations that license people to assess minimum penalties for violations of the Horse Protection Act. This move was made to help eliminate the inhumane practice of horse soring, a pr
Research Shows Horses and Humans Have Facial Expressions in Common
âHorses use similar facial muscles to humans, suggesting an evolutionary parallel in how horses and humans use the face to communicate.â