The need for a horse to be vaccinated every year should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the answer depends on the risk that the horse will come in contact with that particular pathogen.
Last summer, when Becky Myszka, DVM, arrived at many farms, it was already too late. It was a scene that repeated itself over and over. The horse owner had called the Wisconsin Valley Veterinary Services describing an odd scenario. The horse had been fine
Many riders are oblivious of how their behavior and that of their equine friend impacts others in their group and this lack of awareness can lead to problems not present when riding alone on home trails.
Learn why the Guttural Pouch in a horse is a haven for infectious agents, the symptoms of the condition and why early treatment is necessary to prevent weight loss, debilitation, and nerve damage.
Botulism is characterized by neuromuscular blockade in which toxins block the communication between nerves and muscles and a flaccid paralysis that making it impossible for the horse to move.
"In a natural disaster involving horses or other large animals, a community Large Animal Response Team can mean the difference between rescue and injury/death.â
The pilot episode of 'Wild Lands Wild Horses' documentary series will have a virtual screening for the Jersey Shore Film Festival on July 2nd at 5:00 pm EST.
The impact of horses on our well-being is significant and it is crucial now, more than ever before, that we continue to improve their health and welfare.
The equine stomach has adapted to constantly secrete acid, which is buffered by saliva from chewing as well as the feed-itself and domestic feeding conditions are very different than in the wild.
Haygain makes an ever-expanding library of useful articles available to all horse owners.