A recent study found potential epidemiologic factors associated with the development of the neurologic form of EHV-1. (The neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type-1, or EHV-1, is known as equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, or EHM).
Consultation with a professional barn builder who is experienced with equines and their needs is always a bright idea! As they say, 'You don’t know what you don’t know'.
Learn the essentials for winterizing your barn to keep your horses safe, comfortable and healthy and to avoid frustration down the road.
Important preparations to make around your horse barn and stable before Jack Frost shows up include repairing fence lines, managing pastures, checking barns and stables for roof leaks, and proactive manure management.
Horse barns pose an inherent fire risk and it is essential to adhere to the town building codes to ensure any multi-use building is safe for its occupants to share.
When horses get out of the trailer and put their head down in the water as they rehydrate, it stimulates the clearance mechanism that helps things move up out of the bronchial and lower trees.
Breeding sites for birds in barns pose a threat to horse health.
The Equine Cancer Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of all horse owners on equine cancer. ECS also helps to raise funds for equine cancer research. In their effort to educate horse owners, leaders in the Society offer clinics
To the ownerâs surprise her first ride ended up with her on the ground, no injuries just hurt feelings, as the mare went into a buck for no apparent reason.
A recent study identified that there is no 'safe' season for horses: laminitis remains a threat regardless of the time of year.