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"Tis the Season for Allergies to Make a Horse's Life Miserable
If a horse has a healthy immune system, fighting off allergens will be easy, but, if the immune system is compromised in any way, allergies can become a serious problem.
West Nile Virus Affecting Horses Throughout USA
Simple insect control measures should be utilized and insect repellents used when horses are in areas exposed to mosquitoes to prevent West Nile virus disease.
Horizon Structures Adds Timber Frame Horse Barns to Their 2020 Lineup
Our vision was to create a horse barn that provided a traditional yet elevated appeal but to keep the price point affordable.
Checking for Stomach Ulcers in Horses
April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis.
AQHA Requirements for Piroplasmosis Testing in Horses
Currently, the US is considered equine piroplasmosis-free, but it is possible that, without proactive measures, the disease could gain a foothold and many more testing regulations would be required.
Rethinking Deworming Strategies for Your Horse
Horse owners may wonder, how can a rotating deworming strategy contribute to resistance, but over the years, parasites have developed resistance, much like bacteria in humans have developed resistance to certain antibiotics.
Horses4Heroes Programs Remain Cool in Spite of Summer Heat
Horses4Heroes, through its host facilities, is having a busy summer and proving every day that when you make horseback riding fun and affordable, kids will come ride, despite record-breaking temperatures.
Answers to Questions You Didn’t Know You Needed To Ask About Internal Equine Parasites
The 40 year-old protocol of a blind random deworming program every 6-8 weeks for horses, is not a sustainable method for parasite treatment.
Equine Turn Out Protection Bell Boot Redesigned To Protect Horses, The Environment and Pocket Books
"ThinLine has redesigned the traditional bell boot to protect horses, the environment and the horse ownersâ pocketbooks with a boot that is made from a high-tear strength polymer that can take the everyday wear and tear that other boots canât.â
Re-Evaluate Deworming Protocols for Your Horse This Fall
"When considering a dewormer this fall, be sure to choose a complete dewormer thatâs effective against encysted small strongyles, the key parasite of concern in adult horses.â