With winter weather, the holidays and horse shows and competitions taking place, chances are that many horses will be exposed to flu viruses which are highly contagious in horses. Horses are infected by two distinct strains of influenza A. Much like human
4-H Horse members have the opportunity to learn about riding, driving, showing in hand, gymkhana, management, nutrition, equine science, safety and careers in the horse project.
Learn about Nitazoxanide as a "cidal" drug used in horses against a variety of parasites including protozoa, Giardia, nematodes, trematodes, and some bacteria.
âOne of the original states to form BCHA, Back Country Horsemen of California donate their time and personal resources to creating and improving horseback riding opportunities across the state.â
Research on human nails carried out by experts in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at The University of Nottingham can be applied to horses and conditions associated with their hooves which can be life threatening.
Because equine flu is caused by a virus, there is little that can be done to cure it, other than treat the symptoms and increase the comfort level of the horse.
The Animal Resource Center (ARC) in Oklahoma City is caring for hundreds of animals displaced by tornados and storms and Manna Pro has donated much-needed feed.
The Time to Ride Event Grant Program offers stables, businesses, and organizations an additional incentive to connect new people to horses.
Horses need special attention once winter weather arrives, especially in locations where it is cold, wet, and windy. For most horses, cold weather does not mean coming in from the cold, but being assisted to withstand the cold as comfortably as possible.Â
Feeding horses is costly; not feeding horses is more costly.