Roaring, or laryngeal paralysis is a common upper respiratory disorder in horses. It is characterized by paralysis of the left arytenoid cartilage and vocal fold. When this one-sided paralysis occurs, the affected flapper is sucked into the airway when th
The British HBLB has awarded £1.6m in equine veterinary research and education grants for 2013. Nine new research projects will be supported, in disciplines that reflect the HBLBâs research priorities will begin April 1, 2013 and run through March 31,
In a study related to the benefits of soaking hay for horses with laminitis, COPD or heaves, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, and polysaccaride storage myopathy, researchers at the University of Minnesota set out to determine the impact of water temperatu
As part of its effort to make its actions transparent and accessible to the public, APHIS is highlighting enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Horse Protection Act.
New York Times Best Selling Author and renowned Horse Whisperer Monty Roberts joins Debbie Roberts-Loucks for an interview with co-author Susan Cain, on Corporate Learning Instituteâs Blog Talk Radio. The show will feature updates on Montyâs recent ac
The Bit Blanket, Omega Fieldâs âGrandeâ, Silverquine, and Dr. Renee Tuckerâs book, âWhere Does My Horse Hurt?â have all received the Good Horsekeeping Product Approval, according to publisher Laurie Cerny. The products are now featured on the
Colic is responsible for more deaths in horses than any other condition. A sudden change in your horse's lifestyle or diet, such as different hay or grain, increased stall time, adjustment in activity level, or even dehydration can lead to colic.
Vita Flex has released a new product for performance horses that is the only extended release gastric support product available that neutralizes stomach acid, balances stomach pH and also provides lost electrolytes.
Steaming hay not only kills the mold spores, but is also a good way to increase water content and offset dehydration in horses.
Researchers concluded that the center toe compensated for the reduction of side toes and the larger bodies of the equine by becoming resistant to bending and stronger.