If you suspect a horse has hoof problems related to insulin responses, have him tested since only lab work can really answer that question.
The natural pattern of a new disease is a high rate of infection because horses (in this case) have no disease resistance, since the immune system does not recognize the new bug.
The Seen Through Horses Campaign will coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month from May 1-31, 2024, at a time when conversations around mental health will be elevated around the country.
You will get better service from your farrier if you do your part to prepare for his or her visit. Here are some great ideas to help you become your farrier's favorite.
Horse owners today praised a new law signed by Gov. Cuomo that extends the same legal protections and tax assessment benefits to commercial equine operations that commercial horse boarding operations currently enjoy.
AÂ new Lyme disease test at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University combines the results previously obtained by ELISA and Western blotting. The advantages of the new multiplex test compared to the previous procedure are:
According to an article in The Farrier's Journal, results from the United Kingdomâs first public National Equine Health Survey pinpointed some interesting facts concerning feet. Some 3,120 horses were represented in the study, says John Slater, prof
California has no new confirmed case of EHV-1. There is a total of 21 confirmed EHV-1/ EHM cases in the state. The last California confirmed case was on June 3, 2011 in Glenn County.
Prevention of laminitis is always the first key and can only be practiced with knowledge and as a horse owner, it is your responsibility to discover the facts.
Not all fat is created equal. You may be adding fat to your horse's diet to provide more calories, or to replace starch, but the type of fat can significantly impact your horse's health. Some fats improve immune function, reduce inflammation, and