Horses can obviously make enough L-carnitine to survive as a species, but supplies may not be optimal for muscular demands.
The methodology used for the scorecard identifies priority legislation, and assigns points based on a lawmaker’s degree of support for priority bills, among other factors.
Silver Whinnys are safe, non-toxic, drug-free bandage/barriers that obstruct disease-causing pathogens, insects, dirt, debris, and sunlight (UV) from penetrating the socks and reaching the skin.
The podcast allows a look into the wonderful career of equine medicine through the lens of dedicated equine professionals and Hagyard and Bimeda share a vision supporting the future health and well being of the horse.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and the focus in equestrian sports then leads to a discussion about helmet fit and safety and the search for the perfect riding helmet.
So much is happening in equine health, and Disease Du Jour is tackling the hottest topics.
As the nights become chilly, horse owners need to make sure their horses are protected from the cold, but it is important to realize that not all horses need blankets or heated barns.
Strangles in horses is an infection caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi and spread through direct contact with other equids or contaminated surfaces.
Since horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors, the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act has suggestions for horse owners where cold winters are the norm.
Unfortunately, malnourished and poorly care for horses can be found throughout the United States at this time. The problem of neglected horses has worsened in recent years and reflects the growing number of horses that are no longer wanted or needed by th