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Don't Let Thrush and Seedy Toe Affect Your Horse in Wet Weather
As cold, wet weather sets in, combined with busy schedules, it becomes more difficult to squeeze in basic hoof care. While some horse's bodies may slow down hoof growth in colder months, hoof care is still required to maintain a healthy hoof. Regular
Veterinary Lab Offers Test for Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy
The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at UC Davis in California offers valuable testing services to horse owners. One of the tests offered is for Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA).
Watch Out for Pesky Flies on Horses as Summer Approaches
To protect their horses, owners should have an on-going fly control program based on minimizing the fly population by getting rid of or covering up their favorite breeding environments.
It's Time To Vaccinate Against Mosquito-borne Horse Diseases
Getting exact statistics for mosquito-borne diseases in horses is difficult, but many state officials say they expect up to four unreported cases for each one confirmed case of West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis.
Mini Horses - Just What the Doctor Ordered!
âTwo miniature horses from the nonprofit Mane in Heaven named Charmer and Mystery are bringing comfort and therapy to patients with early Alzheimerâs disease and dementia, and those struggling with the effects of stroke and Parkinsonâs disease.â
Intl. Researchers Credited with Hendra Virus Vaccine for Horses
An international team of researchers has developed the first horse vaccine for the deadly Hendra virus, using the ovary cells of a Chinese hamster.
Save Hay, Save Money with Texas Haynet
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Southern states horse owners are enduring one of the most severe (D4) droughts ever, with âabysmalâ conditions expected to âpersist or intensifyâ throug
Registration Open for Kentucky Horse Council's Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training
Large Animal Emergency Rescue training is an excellent opportunity for veterinarians, volunteers and first responders to receive technical training for risky situations.
Strange Skin Condition Causing Pain and Suffering in Southern California Horses
Veterinarians have determined that rashes and what appear to be painful sunburn lesions causing the horses hair to fall out are the result of a hyper-sensitivity to direct sunlight leading to an infection called photodermatitis.
Reducing the Risk of Respiratory Ailment in Horses - Fresh Air Is the Best Air
With shelter from the wind and elements and access to fresh water and good quality hay, most horses can live quite comfortably surrounded by their companions without a stable.