April Dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph

Spring is the popular time for immunization because West Nile vaccine and vaccines for other vector borne diseases should be administered before mosquitos emerge.

Horses, Humans, Bismuth and Gastrointestinal Health

They Give That to Humans, Don't They? Use of Bismuth in Horses Unproven April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She ho

Unwanted Horse Coalition Announces New Program: ‘Operation Chip’

Starting in 2018, the Unwanted Horse Coalition will be offering a new service to its popular Operation Gelding program called “Operation Chip."

Nutrition for Performance Horses - Gut Function – Hay is for Horses

Horsemen’s Laboratory Marks A Milestone

It is also recommended to only deworm horses that are the most responsible for the contamination of the pastures and other areas where horses may be exposed to the infective eggs or larvae that are produced.

Equine Rabies Cases Highlight Importance of Vaccinating

Two recent equine rabies cases in Tennessee1, and one in New York serve as reminders that rabies is a real threat to the lives of horses, and that the disease can surface at any time.

Ketogenic Approaches for the Metabolic and Insulin Resistant Horse

Interestingly, ketones and insulin have an inverse relationship, meaning that as ketone levels are increased, insulin tends to drop or decrease.

Must-Haves for Your Equine First-aid Kit

Make sure you know the best plan of action to help minimize your horse's risk in times of medical first aid emergency.

Horse Industry Gathers in DC, Moves Key Priorities Toward the Finish Line!

Horse industry advocates met with more than 30 federal lawmakers and two Administration officials representing the U.S. Forest Service to advocate for passage of the industry's top legislative priorities.

Monty Roberts Training and Gentling Horses in California

Monty Roberts is in his 33rd year of demonstrating methods of nonviolent training of horses, both in the saddle and from the ground.