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Can horses pick up worms from eating hay?
Recently a client asked John Byrd, DVM, of Horsemen's Laboratory, if itâs possible for a horse to pick up worm larvae or worms from eating hay, and if so, even if larvae are dead, could they cause a parasite problem?
Neglected Horses and Ponies Euthanized in New South Wales
More than 100 horses out of 400 found in neglected state have had to be put down after they were kept in appalling conditions at a farm in New South Wales.
Another Racehorse Dies on Santa Anita Race Track
The death of Emtech will intensify the debate over the safety of horse racing.
Herd Immunity and Your Horse
A greater uptake of vaccination against infectious diseases will provide better protection for both the individual horse and our local and national herd.
Feeding Your Horse's Immune System
It is often said that the GI tract is the seat of a horse's immune system because 60% of lymphatic tissue surrounds the digestive tract.
I'm building a barn. How big should the horse stalls be?
Building a barn is a smart idea. Although most equines prefer to be outdoors, there are occasions when having covered shelter is important.
Kaufman's New Partnership Promotes Horse Health
Kauffmanâs Animal Health and Narrowsburg Feed and Grain have teamed up to update Narrowsburgâs ever popular Honor Brand of horse feed. We understand that todayâs horse owners expect a lot from their feed manufacturer.
Watch Out for Bot Flies This Summer
It is that time of year when bot flies are maturing and beginning their cycle of laying eggs on horses. The flies do not bite, but the egg laying can be annoying to the horse and the consequences of insufficient prevention of bots can lead to internal par
Effective Fly Control
During warm summer months, horses and owners are often made miserable by flies and other insects. Having an effective fly control program and using effective products can protect horses from annoyance and misery.  Effective fly control can be ac
Mud and Cold Lead to Horse Death
A horse trapped in mud for several hours near Urbana, Maryland, was euthanized Monday night after a lengthy rescue effort involving about 30 people.