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Equine Herpes Viruses Taking Toll on Pennsylvania Horses
"Equine herpes virus infections in horses, such as those in Pennsylvania, can cause respiratory disease, abortion in mares, neonatal foal death, and neurological disease.â
Sored Horse Sold in Violation of Federal Law
The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act will close the loopholes in the HPA by eliminating the failed system of industry self - policing, prohibiting the use of the âstacksâ and chains used to inflict pain on horses and increasing penalties to finally prov
Horse Crazy Youth Learn to Speak Horse by Taking Free Online Course
As a prey animal, horses think differently than their human keepers, so learning how to communicate with a horse is essential to building a relationship with a large animal that can squish you like a bug.
Sharing a Fairy Tale of Heroes and Villains at the Close of a Difficult Year
Tens of thousands of horses are abused, neglected and shipped across our borders for slaughter each year, - But NO HORSE should be subjected to this inhumane fate.
Horse Rhythms and Movements from Walk to Gallop and in Between
Read to learn how close attention to your horse's rhythms and movements can improve your interactions with your horse.
How Do You Know If You Should Blanket Your Horse?
Horses have two natural defenses against cold; a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent means of insulation against the cold.
Governor Christie Signs Bill Prohibiting Horse Slaughter
The Humane Society of the United States applauds New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for signing A.2023, a bill that prohibits the slaughter of horses and sale of horse flesh for human consumption, bans the sale of horse meat or products derived from slaug
Horses Have Paid a Genetic Price for Becoming Human Companions
âA comparison of ancient and modern horse genomes has found that thousands of years of serving as human companions has led to damaged DNA in domesticated horses.â
Maryland Horse Tests Postive for Equine Herpes Virus-1
According to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, a horse stabled in Montgomery County has tested positive for the mutant neurotropic form of Equine Herpes Virus.
Horses and Humans Continue at Risk for West Nile Virus in Spite of Cooling Weather
âItâs not too late this fall for horse owners to protect their horses against life-threatening mosquito-borne diseases and vaccination remains the most effective way to protect horses against West Nile virus.â