The Humane Society of the United States Forms National Horse Racing Advisory Council

Is Bran Mash a Laxative for Horses?

Research has shown that bran does not have a laxative effect in horses and studies have found that adding wheat bran to the diet did not soften the stools of horses.

Priscilla Presley Urges Congress to Pass Horse Soring Bill

Priscilla Presley has put her support behind federal legislation to protect horses from lives of constant pain by joining The Humane Society of the United States in urging Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013.

National Non-Profit Marks Flag Day with Free Horseback Rides During Pinto World Championship Show

”Horses4Heroes Operation Free Ride will welcome service members, veterans, first responders and their families on Flag Day, June 14, during the Pinto World Championship Show.”

Centaura Insect Repellent Approved by EPA for Both Horse and Rider

Centaura long-lasting spray provides effective protection for the entire family from mosquitoes, including mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, and ticks and also repels biting flies, stable flies, black flies, gnats, chiggers and sand flies.

Influenza D Antibodies Confirmed in Horses

This study shows that when cattle and horses commingle, the possibility for virus transmission between the species exists.

New App Helps Guide Horse Vaccination Decisions

With a new app available from Zoetis, horse owners can use the Equine Encephalomyelitis Calculator to evaluate the economic risk and expense of not vaccinating against certain mosquito-borne illnesses.

Save Up to 25% a Month with SmartCombo Supplements for Every Horse

Many horses need support in four key areas: joint, hoof, coat, and digestion, and whether young or old, competing or retired, there is a SmartCombo product that is right for your horse.

Cancer-causing Virus Strikes Genetically Vulnerable Horses

”Dr. Antczak, his collaborators Samantha Brooks and Ann Staiger from the University of Florida, and the rest of the team applied a genomewide association study to compare the genetic makeup of horses with and without sarcoid tumors at more than 50,000 s

Confirmed Cases of Anthrax, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Strangles Announced by EDCC

”Horse owners are being alerted to a newly confirmed case of anthrax in Texas, the first in 2015, and in addition, new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis and strangles have been confirmed and quarantined in Florida.”