Because some diseases can be transmitted to humans and people can carry diseases between animals, appropriate precautions should be taken when in contact with sick horses.
Hoof abscesses are common, especially in the spring, but once they open and drain, the horse will recover quickly. Be aware of abscess signs and potential foot problems and seek professional advice from your veterinarian and farrier.
Breeding sites for birds in barns pose a threat to horse health.
âTo thrive, the horse needs different types of grasses, lots of weeds, bushes, berries, flowers, and trees; this is the ideal, to which all you would need to add is water and salt.â
"Horses are complex animals, and correctly meeting their nutritional needs can be challenging. Learn about these three not-so-common myths about feeding horses.â
Extreme, unexpected and extended weather changes have a significant effect on a horse's physical and emotional health.
One of many advantages of the prefabricated building is that minimal site preparation is required and the new horse shelter can appear as if by magic, within 24 hours of purchase.
A horse shelter near Oroville, California, Horse Plus Humane Society, is assisting the Lassen County Animal Control in the surrender of about 20 mostly untrained horses and mules who are in desperate need of help. On Thursday, April 14, they will
 Appropriate vaccinations are the most cost-effective weapon against common infectious diseases of the horse and can help fight: tetanus, encephalomyelitis, rabies, West Nile virus, rhinopneumonitis, influenza, strangles, botulism, shaker foal syndrome,
Following an investigation by the International Equestrian Federation, which found horse welfare abuses and rule violations, the United Arab Emirates horse competition team has been suspended indefinitely.