On Outbreak Alert, maps of the United States highlight locations of confirmed cases of serious, communicable diseases that can affect horses.
âMud is not only a nuisance, but it can also be a safety and a health hazard for horses because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and can also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.â
âResearchers have demonstrated that simulator-based training can be extremely efficient to achieve learning outcomes in veterinary gynecology involving horses.â
On Monday, October 31st the United States Hunter Jumper Associationâs Wheeler Museum unveiled a special exhibit honoring the 128 years of the National Horse Showâs contribution to equestrian sport and history.
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association recently released a new format which allows events to be held in an arena (indoor, outdoor or covered) in order to protect riders from extreme weather conditions.
Horse droppings on the trail create an ever-repeating theme, but other trail users are not quite so enthusiastic about horse manure on the trail.
The increased incidence of equine influenza necessitates implementation of prevention and control strategies to protect the health of the equine population
Following colic, veterinarians listed lameness, laminitis, osteoarthritis, endometritis, dental, lacerations, metabolic, infertility and PPID as top equine medical concerns.
The allergen chip is already being successfully used for diagnosing allergies in humans and is now available for horses as well.
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce that it has surpassed registering 6 million horses in the Association's 80-year history.