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Horse Owners Warned To Be on the Alert for EHV

In a health alert, AQHA and corporate partner Pfizer Animal Health are warning horse owners that travel stress and unfamiliar environments should be concerns for horse owners, especially when it comes to equine respiratory disease. 

World Horse Welfare Celebrates 85 Years

On March 8, 2012, World Horse Welfare celebrated the launch of their 85th anniversary in style with a reception evening at Buckingham Palace.

Four Priorities for Maintaining Healthy Horses during Winter Weather

For the majority of horses, cold weather does not mean coming in from the cold, but rather being assisted to withstand the cold.

Strangles: How to Protect Your Horse

Because strangles is classified as a risk-based disease, Dr. Hankins recommends vaccinating your horse if your horse is exposed to unfamiliar horses or travels where strangles is a persistent problem.

Horse at New Mexico Racetrack Euthanized after Testing Positive for EHV

”A race horse that tested positive for equine herpesvirus at Sunland Park in New Mexico has been euthanized and proactive steps to ensure the safety of all horses on the grounds are being taken.”

Research Addresses Arthritis in Arabian Horses

”To further investigate, the researchers found 31 horses with the unusual form of carpometacarpal joint arthritis. 74% of the affected horses were Arabian.”

KHC Offers Disaster Relief to Horse Owners

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is providing coordination for the U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund to support horse owners affected by this past week’s tornadoes. KHC has experience responding to equine crises through this fund and the Save Our Horses

Is Your Horse a Rightie or a Leftie?

An article by the Kentucky Equine Research [no-glossary] team addresses the issue of side dominance in horses which is similar to the human preference for being right-handed or left-handed. According to research, a horse is also commonly a little stronger

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Horse Owner

To Be or Not to Be A Horse Owner covers everything from horse housing to health care, plus exercises to estimate expenses and clues to finding the right match between horse and owner.

Ten Tips to Keep Your Horse Safe During Fireworks

With the 4th of July just days away, horse owners who live in areas close to where fire works may be set off, need to make preparations to make sure both horses and people will be safe. As prey animals, horses naturally react to unusual noise or movement

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