Hendra Virus Confirmed in Queensland Horse

Testing has confirmed that a horse that was euthanized on Tuesday in Queensland was infected with the Hendra virus. According to officials at Biosecurity Queensland a positive test result from samples taken from the animal at Mackay was received on Wed

Prevent Cystitis During Cold Weather

With the arrival of winter weather in many parts of the country, some horses may be drinking less water because of the change in the temperature, but also because water may be too cold or iced over. When this happens, some horses, especially stallions may

Hoof Problems: Does Your Horse Have Canker?

Cankers in horses are anaerobic infections located in the hoof. Bacteria found in cankers cause an abnormal production of keratin, which is an overgrowth beneath the horn in the horse's hoof.

Your Horse: Summer Cold, Summer Sores or Parasite Infestation?

What appears to be a summer cold or summer sores in your horse may be an infestation of parasites.

Matrix Best Vet III - A New Microcurrent Therapy Device for Use with Horses

”Horses enjoy the grooming experience with the therapeutic microcurrent and its healing benefits let the user see the horse experience decreased soreness and improved performance.”

It's Warm Weather but My Horse Coughs - What's the Problem?

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Death of Horse

The Eastern equine encephalitis virus attacks the central nervous system and unvaccinated horses are very susceptible to the infection with infected horses often dying within three days.

West Nile Virus Booster for Horses Recommended

According to preliminary data released Sept. 5 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Health Monitoring and Surveillance, 64 cases of WNV in horses have been confirmed in 23 states thus far in 2013.

Use of Sonar Devices Around Horses

Dr. Lydia Gray, who is associated with SmartPak, responded to a question about the use of sonar devices around horses that may be interesting to many other horse owners.

Plight of Mustangs Highlighted by Float

Winning the Past Presidents' Award for most effective use and presentation of flowers, the Saving America's Mustangs [no-glossary]float serves as a reminder to the 54 million viewers of the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade that the plight of thousand