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Homes for Horses Coalition 2014 Summit Coming in July
The Homes for Horses Coalition is proud to announce its 2014 Summit on July 31 and August 1 in Denver, CO, bringing together the cumulative expertise of the group that always puts the welfare of equines first.
Does Gastrin Have Role as a Stress Hormone?
A recent study in Sweden explored the possible role of gastrin as a stress hormone and how it might relate to ulcers and colic in horses. Plasma gastrin and cortisol concentrations were determined during fasting and compared with concentrations during
Battle the Bugs as Warm Weather Arrives
Spring is in full swing and we look forward to long sunny days shared with our equine companions. Unfortunately, the warmer weather also brings pesky mosquitoes, black flies, ticks and fleas.
Keeping Horse's Hooves Healthy during Wet/Dry Cycles
Changeable weather during winter and going into the spring months brings different conditions on a weekly basis. One week, the ground is soggy and wet. A week later, everything has dried out.
Night Time Eating and Sleeping Behaviors in Horses
A study by researchers from Hartpury College on the frequency and duration of nocturnal ingestive and sleep behaviors of horses bedded on straw versus shavings to establish whether differences in frequency and duration of sleep and ingestive behaviors wer
UC Davis Offers Test for Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Among the tests offered by the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at UC Davis is the test for Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy. The tests done by the Veterinary Genetics Lab provide animal parentage verification, along with identification, forensics service
British HBLB Makes Equine Research and Education Grants for 2013
The British HBLB has awarded £1.6m in equine veterinary research and education grants for 2013. Nine new research projects will be supported, in disciplines that reflect the HBLBâs research priorities will begin April 1, 2013 and run through March 31,
Benefits of Soaking Hay for Disease-prone Horses Studied
In a study related to the benefits of soaking hay for horses with laminitis, COPD or heaves, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, and polysaccaride storage myopathy, researchers at the University of Minnesota set out to determine the impact of water temperatu
APHIS Releases Latest Actions Related to Horse Protection Act
As part of its effort to make its actions transparent and accessible to the public, APHIS is highlighting enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Horse Protection Act.
Join Horse Whisperer Monty Roberts on Talk Radio
New York Times Best Selling Author and renowned Horse Whisperer Monty Roberts joins Debbie Roberts-Loucks for an interview with co-author Susan Cain, on Corporate Learning Instituteâs Blog Talk Radio. The show will feature updates on Montyâs recent ac