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Role of Equine Respiratory Viruses in Diseases
Determining the cause of an equine respiratory disease is often difficult, and as a result, treatment options are limited. Veterinarians see the horse because of weight loss, fever, coughing, increased respiratory rate and nasal discharge, but are often
Equine Guelph Colic eWorkshop Begins Today!
Equine Guelph will be kicking off the new year 2013 by announcing an eWorkshop designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures to reduce the risk of this #1 horse killer by following good stable management practices.
Minimizing and Preventing Osteoarthritis in Your Horse
Osteoarthritis causes lameness and can lead to the debilitating, premature end of a race or working horse's career making the disease a top priority for equine practitioners.
Five Tips for Healthy Horse Pastures in Spite of the Weather
In some areas, winter weather takes a heavy toll on pastures. In areas where pastures stay green all season, extra rainfall can create a muddy mess. In areas where snow and ice accumulate, spring grazing can demolish green plants as they emerge from the g
Boehringer Ingelheim's 'Talk About Laminitis' Program
Last year, Boehringer Ingelheim's 'Talk About Laminitis' disease awareness initiative saw over 9000 horses and ponies tested for Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID) through its free ACTH test plan.
Will Dietary Yeast Contribute to the Health of Your Horse?
According to Kentucky Equine Researchers, Â various studies have investigated the benefits of feeding yeast to horses. Among the positive results of dietary yeast supplementation are better digestion of fiber; limitation of undesirable changes in the inte
More Human Cases of West Nile Virus, but Fewer in Horses
West Nile virus is on the rise nationwide with more than 1,100 human cases reported as of Aug. 22, the highest at this point in the season since the virus was first detected in the United States in 1999. The U.S. Department of Agricultureâs Animal and P
Tips to Help Horse Owners Take Control of Summer Bot Flies
If not removed, bot eggs hatch and burrow into the gums and tongue before migrating to the stomach where they damage the lining causing colic and other health issues.
Investigation Sought for Misuse of Tax Dollars in Wild Horse Slaughter Scheme
In a letter to the Senate Committee that has jurisdiction over Fish and Wild Life Service refuges, AWHPC called for an immediate investigations into 252 mustangs captured in Nevada and shipped to a slaughter middleman in Mississippi.
Gary Lane Designs Innovative Freedom Bridle for Horses
Gary Lane announces the design and availability of the Freedom Bridle to help gaited horse trail riders enjoy hours of smooth and easy gaiting on the rail or the trail.