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American Horse Council Opposes Bills to Repeal Interstate Horseracing Act

”While the sponsors suggest that these bills will encourage the industry to develop uniform rules and penalties regarding drugs and medications in racing, the only effect would be to repeal the IHA and racing’s exemption from the prohibitions of the U

SmartPak Announces New Horse ColiCare Program

SmartPak is introducing a new horse colic care program that not only helps prevent colic, but it also provides  $7500 coverage for colic surgery. 

Safety Fact Sheet Helps Horse Owners Prevent Winter Barn Fires

Each year, winter barn and stable fires cause injury, death, property damage and untold misery to horses and horse owners across the country.

Prevent Hypothermia in Horses during Cold Weather

When horses become wet as the result of winter storms, they experience not only an increased energy demand, but the potential for hypothermia.

The Importance of Having Your Horse Microchipped

Veterinarians working with affected horses in the recent aftermath and recovery efforts in Texas and Florida from hurricanes Harvey and Irma are finding microchipping invaluable with the massive ongoing sheltering operations.

Three Reasons for Soaking Horse's Hay

Soaking hay for short durations of 15 to 60 minutes is an acceptable management method when it is necessary to feed your horse soaked hay

Six Tips to Keep Horses Healthy as Cold Weather Arrives

When horses and other animals become wet as the result of winter storms, they experience not only an increased energy demand, but the potential for hypothermia also becomes a concern.

FDA Approves EQUISUL-SDT for Respiratory Tract Infections in Horses

EQUISUL-SDT is the only sulfadiazine/trimethoprim product for horses to be tested according to modern FDA requirements for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections in horses caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus equi.

Horse Tests for Banned Substances - PR Ploy or Truth

Data released this week from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) shows that every horse randomly sampled at last year’s Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration tested positive for illegal substances.

OIE and FEI Join Forces on Sport Horse Policies

The OIE and FEI called for new protocols for the movement of “high health, high performance” sport horses at the 80th General Session of the World Assembly of World Animal Health Organization (OIE) Delegates in Paris last week.

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