Search Results
8653 results found!
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.
Pigeon Fever - A Fall and Winter Horse Disease
According to research, pigeon fever is more prevalent in the fall of the year, but can be seen in the winter months and other times of the year. Initially horses may appear lethargic, reluctant to move and have a fever. But these signs are typically accom
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
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
Prevent Cystitis During Cold Weather
With the arrival of winter weather in many parts of the country, some horses may be drinking less water because of the change in the temperature, but also because water may be too cold or iced over. When this happens, some horses, especially stallions may
Hoof Problems: Does Your Horse Have Canker?
Cankers in horses are anaerobic infections located in the hoof. Bacteria found in cankers cause an abnormal production of keratin, which is an overgrowth beneath the horn in the horse's hoof.
Your Horse: Summer Cold, Summer Sores or Parasite Infestation?
What appears to be a summer cold or summer sores in your horse may be an infestation of parasites.