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Stable Quarantined Because of Strangles Case
A large stable in Howell, Michigan has been quarantined as a result of positive tests on several horses for an equine disease known as "strangles." Brighton Recreation Area's riding stable which is part of the Brighton Recreation Area State Park wil
Ports of Entry into Canada for Slaughter Horses Designated
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding transporters and importers that as of January 1, 2012, all shipments of feeder and slaughter horses entering Canada from the United States by ground transportation will be required to proceed through
Irish Charity Calls for Horse Castration
An equine charity has asked the Agriculture Minister to begin a program of identification, management and castration for horses in âproblemâ areas.
Checking for Stomach Ulcers in Horses
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 holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis.
Music Calms Horses’ Emotional State - Research Reflection by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
âMany horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress.â
Equine Guelph's Gayle Ecker Participates in World Horse Conference
âEquine Guelph's year of "Full-Circle-Responsibility" welfare campaign, ended with a wonderful journey. Gayle Ecker was an invited guest to the World Horse Welfare conference in England!.â
Give Your Horse Summer Support for Healthy Hooves
Although summer may mean more time spent with your horse, the weather and associated activities can be tough on hoof health.
Olympic and World Equestrian Games Gold Medaler McLain Ward & Lee McKeever Join the Ranks of Steamed Hay Believers
Protecting the horse's vulnerable airway and lungs and helping horses with pre-existing respiratory conditions are the concerns for which Haygain was developed.
Once Bit, Twice Shy Not the Case According to Research Study of Children Injured in Horse Activities
Study results indicated that of 75% of the children who experienced at least one type of painful incident with their horse more than once, only 7.3% modified their behavior.
Pasture Associated Laminitis: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
It is very important for owners to understand what puts a horse at risk of pasture-associated laminitis or laminitis from an inappropriate diet.