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From Egg to Larva to Fly - It's the Season for Bot Activity in Horses
âThe principal damage caused by the bot is to the stomach lining of the horse and in extreme cases, bots can cause a stomach rupture or fatal colic if they block the stomach valve to the small intestine.â
The Effects of Artificial Fluoridation of Water (AFW) on Horses
"Peer-reviewed literature in scientific journals, to date, showed no published reports documenting fluorosis in horses due to ingestion of fluoridated public water alone.â
Tape Worms: A Year-around Threat to Your Horse
Horse owners sometimes think that the risk of tapeworms disappears during fall and winter as cooler weather arrives, but quite the opposite is true.
African Horse Sickness Virus in UK
With the discovery of the Schmallenberg virus in Britain in late January it is ever more likely that African horse sickness (AHS) may invade the UK according to veterinarians. AHS kills as many as 90% of those horses it infects, and is spread by the same
Strong as a Horse Blog by Dr. Joan Norton VMD
Learn about your horseâs body by looking down at your own!
Researchers Compare Stress in Show Horses and Riders
An article in Science Daily documents the fact that although It is well known that show horses have symptoms of stress when ridden, relatively little attention has been paid to the effects of nervousness on their riders.
AWC Provides Lessons for Horse Rescue Volunteers
The lessons give in-depth coverage of the rescue and sanctuary challenges that the wise volunteer will want to know about: status of the U.S. horse rescue industry; questions to ask before donating to a rescue or sanctuary; and ways to assist rescues and
Grand Jury Indicts Four for "Soring" Horses
A Tennessee grand jury has indicted four people suspected of animal cruelty by "soring" Tennessee walking horses with acid or other caustic substances to force them to perform the high-stepping "Big Lick" gait.
Draw It Out Launches DiO SuperClean Horse Stall Cleaner
Bio-enzymatic non-toxic triple-action formula safely cleans, disinfects, and degreases equine premises.
ASPCA Helps Equines Find Homes During Third Annual Adopt a Horse Month
The ASPCA is asking equine advocates and organizations across the country to share adoptable equines on their social media channels using the hashtags #AdoptAHorse and #RightHorse.