A horse with an abscess will have heat in the foot, a throbbing pulse and swelling around the coronary band.
âEastern Equine Encephalitis virus attacks the central nervous system and unvaccinated horses are very susceptible to the infection with the disease appearing within five days after a mosquito transmits the virus to the horse.â
As recreational horseback riding is the largest sector of the equine industry, the American Horse Council has been asked if the equine industry is concerned about trade and tariffs.
Horse owners are often reluctant to schedule farrier appointments in inclement weather, but healthy hooves depend on making hoof care a priority in all kinds of weather.
The AAEP invites horse owners to participate in the My Vet Matters Contest by sharing how their veterinarian provides exceptional care for their horse.
Researchers concluded that wearable sensor technology can be used to identify horses with low recumbency times at risk for REM sleep deficiency and to assess and monitor equine welfare objectively.
Objectives of the study are to molecularly characterize S. equi from horses in Ontario and to develop an Ontario S. equi typing database for future study and surveillance.
âThe Board of Directors of the EQUUS Foundation has announced that over $250,000 was awarded in grants and scholarships in 2015 to ensure the well-being of horses, improve the quality of life of people through equine-assisted activities, and foster the
"Cold weather can be especially challenging for senior horses, so itâs important to make sure heâs getting the care and support he needs even if heâs weathered previous winters without any trouble.â
The ability to identify inflammation in infected horses before they show clinical signs is critical, not only for the health of the horse.