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BLM Delays Wyoming Wild Horse Roundup As Preliminary Injunction Motion Filed

The plaintiffs maintain that they will suffer irreparable harm if the roundup takes place and are asking the judge to enjoin the BLM from proceeding to remove the horses until after the merits of the case are heard.

Merial Launches Osteoarthritis Web Site for Horse Owners

With equine osteoarthritis (OA) having a major impact on the horse industry and sometimes determining the level of performance for many riders and their equine companions, understanding and being able to treat the pain and inflammation associated with equ

Research Studies Standing Fracture Repairs in Horses

After Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro underwent surgical repair of a severe fracture many equine veterinarians were hearing the same statement “I didn’t think you could fix a broken leg in a horse”. The truth is some you can and some you cannot.

Recognizing the Importance of Nutrition in Horse Health and Welfare

Offered online starting January 7, 2013 through the University of Guelph as part of its Equine Welfare Certificate, Advanced Equine Health through Nutrition will be of benefit to not only horse owners or caretakers, but vet technicians and veterinarians a

Research Key to Recurrent Airway Obstruction in Horses

 Research into genes in horses that produce a certain protein may lead to treatment for both recurrent airway obstruction in horses and also asthma in people.

New Case of Hendra Virus Confirmed

Another case of Hendra virus was detected last week in Queensland, Australia. News agencies reported that a veterinarian treated a gravely ill horse in the northern part of the state. Lab results confirmed that the animal had Hendra virus (HeV), a severe

The Homes for Horses Coalition Offers Free Webinar to Help Horse Rescues with Successful Community Engagement

”Don't miss this important free webinar on July 22, 2015 at 1 pm ET presented by members of The Homes for Horses Coalition on Successful Outreach and Ideas for Community Engagement.”

What's in a neigh? New Study Reveals More about Horse Talk

”According to a new study conducted by researchers in Switzerland, a horse's whinny reflects its emotions much like our voices can betray how we're feeling.”

Vaccines: What to Expect

Horse owners understand that vaccinations protect the health of their horse and may even be life saving. What some owners may not realize is that adverse reactions can occur after vaccination. While most side effects from vaccines are minor, it’s imp

Protecting Horses from Wild Fire Air Pollution

Airway damage resulting from wildfire smoke takes 4-6 weeks to heal, so horses need that amount of time off from the time when the air quality returns to normal.

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