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Mustang Makeover Going for Million $ in Prizes
The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) announced that its annual Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover competition will be reformatted and achieve new heights in 2013 with the Mustang Million. This ambitious event seeks to place 1,000 wild, untouched horses int
APHA’s Weekly Broadcast Highlights the Paint Horse World
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently debuted a new weekly news broadcast from its headquarters in Fort Worth. Hosted by APHA Executive Director Billy Smith and highlighting the weekâs association news, the program is titled âFresh Pain
AAEP Issues Updated Guidelines for Humane Euthanasia of a Horse
The guidelines not only address how to euthanize a horse, but also when to euthanize, which can assist owners in making the difficult decision to say good-bye to their beloved animal.
Reduced Frequency of Parasite Treatment in Horses Reveals Important Information for Horse Owners
Model simulations indicated that whole-herd treatment regimen with at least 4 macrocyclic lactone treatments led 2-3 times faster resistance development than alternative treatment regimens.
Make Basic Hoof Care a Priority During Winter Weather
Thrush and seedy toe are common troubles during wet, cold months and if left untreated, these conditions can become painful and debilitating for your horse.
Santa Anita Race Track Closed Indefinitely After Death of 21st Horse
As a result of the deaths of 21 Thoroughbreds, horse racing at the Santa Anita Race Track has been cancelled indefinitely.
Cancer
Learn how cancer affects horses in its various forms, the symptoms, and why an experienced veterinarian is needed to diagnose, formulate surgery or treatment plans, and maintain the comfort of the horse.
Bill Introduced to Prohibit Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the Animal Welfare Institute, The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund, veterinarian Dr. Nick Dodman and 17-year-old equestrian Brittany Wallace wil
HSUS Calls on Congress to Act on Anti-Horse Soring Legislation in Early 2016
âThe PAST Act which would help prevent horse soring has nearly 300 cosponsors in the House and Senate and hundreds of endorsements from leading equine, veterinary and law enforcement organizations.â
Researchers Aim at Developing a Vaccine to Protect Against Equine Herpes Virus
Equine Herpes Virus-1 can cause respiratory disease, abortion and neurological disease and is the most economically important herpes virus to infect horses.