Horse Vaccines Key to Preventing Virus Outbreaks

In an up-date Washington State Agricultural officials are again encouraging horse owners to get their animals vaccinated against two deadly viruses, including one that caused an outbreak in central Wisconsin last year.

Northern Illinois Barn Fire Kills 15 Horses

According to McHenry Township Fire District Lt. Tom Ruggero, at least 15 horses died on Wednesday, April 11, when a fire swept through a barn in northern Illinois destroying the barn and killing the horses. Fortunately most of the stable's horses were

Twentieth Horse Death at Santa Anita Brings Out Demonstators

The number of horse deaths has raised both concern and criticism at the race track in Arcadia, California.

How to Feed a Severely Neglected Rescue Horse

The upside to the time and attention—in addition to seeing your horse regain his health and vibrancy—is that you will get to know your new horse very well, and together you will enjoy many good years ahead.

Horizon Structures Presents Series: Versatility in Design Keeps Your Horse Barn Build on Budget

The key to affordability when it comes to a new barn purchase is to choose a design that offers versatility between your present day needs and future needs.

April Dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph

Spring is the popular time for immunization because West Nile vaccine and vaccines for other vector borne diseases should be administered before mosquitos emerge.

Horses, Humans, Bismuth and Gastrointestinal Health

They Give That to Humans, Don't They? Use of Bismuth in Horses Unproven April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She ho

Nutrition for Performance Horses - Gut Function – Hay is for Horses

Horsemen’s Laboratory Marks A Milestone

It is also recommended to only deworm horses that are the most responsible for the contamination of the pastures and other areas where horses may be exposed to the infective eggs or larvae that are produced.

Equine Rabies Cases Highlight Importance of Vaccinating

Two recent equine rabies cases in Tennessee1, and one in New York serve as reminders that rabies is a real threat to the lives of horses, and that the disease can surface at any time.