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OIE and FEI Join Forces on Sport Horse Policies
The OIE and FEI called for new protocols for the movement of âhigh health, high performanceâ sport horses at the 80th General Session of the World Assembly of World Animal Health Organization (OIE) Delegates in Paris last week.
Genetic Testing of Arabian Horses Encouraged
A subcommittee of the The Arabian Horse Association, the Equine Stress, Research and Education Subcommittee on Genetic Disorders has developed special information on genetics and genetic disorders of particular interest to the Arabian breed.
Equine Encephalomyelitis
 Learn about the three strains of Equine Encephalitis, a zoonotic disease spread by mosquitoes, and why veterinary care in the early stages is crucial to help the horse survive the effects of the virus.
Wet, Muddy Pasture May Affect Your Horse's Health
Proper care of horses during winter weather can lead to challenges, especially during times when pastures and paddocks are slushy and muddy. Under normal circumstances a horseâs skin and protective coat form effective barriers against the winter element
December Tips to Prevent Horse Colic
When cold weather arrives, changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in activity which can impact your horses risk of colic.
Virginia Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
âThe Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced the stateâs first positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse, a five-year-old Choctaw mare, in 2015.â
Arizona Horses Quarantined with Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, three properties in Santa Cruz County are now under quarantine after horses were diagnosed with the contagious livestock disease Vesicular Stomatitis Virus.
Do Age, Time of Year, and Location Affect Gastrointestinal Health in Horses
A study shows an increased risk of a colic related disorder in horses from around Lancashire and determined it is plausible that environmental factors might play a role in the development of Idiopathic Focal Eosinophilic Enteritis.
HRTV Offers Fans a Feast of Thanksgiving Programming
HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, is treating horse enthusiasts to a special Thanksgiving lineup of exciting horse programming with everything from horse racing to the Aachen World Equestrian Festival and the US Polo competition.
How a Wet Muddy Pasture May Affect Horse Health
A relatively common bacterial infection, rain scald, caused by the invasion of the bacterium Dermatophilus often affects horses left in wet, muddy pastures during winter months.