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Saving Pain and Money with Prompt Summer Horse Hoof Care
During summer months, the combination of warm weather and rain can lead to softening of horse hooves, which can cause more serious problems
Viruses, Worms, Mud - What's a Horse Owner To Do?
With the coming of spring-time, viruses, worms and mud, make it important for horse owners to make sure vaccinations, dewormers, and spring cleaning priorities are met.
Wood-Chewing in Horses: Examine the Diet for Cause
Is monotony the reason for wood-chewing in horses? Or has blame been misplaced?
Should colt starting be a competitive event? - EquiMed Asks
We recently asked our Facebook visitors, "Should colt starting be a competitive event?" Based on this informal survey, the answer is a clear No.
New All-Industry Advisory Council Formed by KHC
The Kentucky Horse Council today announces the formation of the Kentucky Breed & Discipline Council (KBDC).
Race Horse Deaths Baffle Trainer Baffert
When an ordinarily healthy horse returns to the barn after a workout or race and dies within an hour, the death is defined as Sudden Death Syndrome.
Horse Survives Bout with Colitis to Win Silver at Olympics
Prior to the Olympics, Tina Cook's bay horse, Miners Frolic, suffered a life-threatening bout of colitis. The severity of the condition had the apparently delerious horse on an IV drip because of high levels of toxins in his blood.
Zoledronate Treatment of Horses with BFD Proves Positive
An article recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reported on a research study using zoledronate to treat horses with a bone fragility disorder. The research took place at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medic
Helping Your Horse Get Rid of Exercise Related Cough
If your horse coughs several times at the beginning of exercise, he may have upper airway irritation, tracheal irritation, allergies or a respiratory condition called inflammatory airway disease. Inflammatory airway disease is a chronic inflammatory condi
Hendra Virus Confirmed in Queensland Horse
Testing has confirmed that a horse that was euthanized on Tuesday in Queensland was infected with the Hendra virus. According to officials at Biosecurity Queensland a positive test result from samples taken from the animal at Mackay was received on Wed