Mosquitoes that have become infected by feeding on virus-carrying birds are responsible for transmitting diseases to other birds, horses and people.
With the approach of cooler weather, pastures are going dormant, hay bales, and, in some areas, haylage have been stored and  are now beginning to be fed to horses. The threat of botulism contamination of hay and haylage is a seasonal concern for horse
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a relatively new type of imaging for horses since it works by detecting abnormal tissue density and fluid in soft tissue and bone based on tissue response to magnetization.
Deciphering equine feed tags and supplement labels can feel like an exercise in futility if you don't have a master's degree in equine nutrition.
A horse is a fermentation vat on four legs with an attitude,” said Dr. Bill Vandergrift, Ph.D., at the start of the Triple Crown Nutrition Lunch and Learn.
The definition of an indoor arena varies by where respondents live and how their climate impacts horse sport participation.
With a choice from among 123.5 hours of continuing education offerings, practitioners acquired new knowledge and approaches to help resolve medical ailments across all body systems of the horse.
Over 20 years ago, horse trainer and animal behaviorist, Monty Roberts pointed out how whips were not only inhumane for horses but also counterproductive.
Drugs, medications and toxins affect horses in many specific ways. Becauses of these effects, researchers are constantly working not only to develop new drugs and medications, but, also, to learn about the effects these substances have on horses, both lon