In the warm up, the horse and rider need to come together both physically and psychologically - Monty Roberts
âAquatic insects such as damselflies, caddisflies and mayflies might pick up infected immature flukes, and horses grazing near freshwater creeks, rivers or on irrigated pasture can ingest the insects carrying PHF.â
Haylage is not recommended for horses due to the danger of botulism since dust in hay is formed when the hay is insufficiently dried, leading to heating and spoilage and allowing the growth of the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.
A new program sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network will distribute disease information from the Equine Disease Communication Center throughout the industry.
A horse farm of any size can benefit from tackling the bugs at the source where they start, and that is where SmartPak's Fly Stoppers come in.
The HHRF is dedicated to supporting research that contributes to the understanding of the benefits, challenges, and mechanisms underlying interactions between horses and humans.
A clinician and a pathologist, faculty members of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, have collaborated to produce a thorough and balanced account of infectious diseases affecting horses.
Learn about the conditions known as Malocclusions in the horse's mouth and why they need to be corrected in the young horse to insure proper chewing of feed and prevent malnutrition.
Many horse owners are used to treating minor injuries and diseases, but when it comes to treating equine eye problems, the best advice from veterinarians is, "Don't." According to veterinarians at UC Davis, the most common eye problems in horses fall
Researchers are making progress on efforts to develop new gene and stem cell therapy approaches to help heal cartilage and prevent osteoarthritis in horses.