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Arabian Horse Foundation Receives Gift
The Arabian Horse Foundation has announced it received a $50,000 gift from the Barbara Wright Hutton Trust, the largest gift the non-profit entity has ever received since re-launching in 2007. The $50,000 gift was directed to horse rescue and rehoming
Rivers Edge Horse Rescue Receives Aid Following Irene
With 32 horses without adequate shelter or food due to flooding following Tropical Storm Irene, Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Newton, N.J. has received a pledge from the Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA® (The American Society
What Horse Owners Should Know about Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that occurs mostly in carnivores and bats, but it can affect any mammal, including humans and horses and causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and a variety of clinical signs.
Will Live Yeast Cultures Benefit Your Horse?
The effect of live yeast culture supplementation on hindgut microbial communities and their polysaccharidase and glycoside hydrolase activities in horses fed a high-fiber or high-starch diet has been the subject of a number of studies both in the USA and
Importance of Barn Ventilation for Winter Horse Health
During winter weather, efficient barn ventilation should get rid of excess moisture, respiratory disease organisms, dust and waste gases. Obviously, when the air outside is cold and saturated with moisture it is difficult to keep a good atmosphere in the
Insects as a Source of Protein in Horse Feed?
An article published by the Kentucky Equine Research staff, the use of protein derived from insect larvae in future horse feed makes for interesting reading. As we all know, all animals need protein as part of their diet.
More Mosquitoes - More Potential for Diseases in Horses and People
Several Eastern states including Maine and Massachusetts are warning that the potential for more infectious diseases such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis are high because of the weather and the presen
Horses as Athletes and Their Need for Electrolytes
The balance of electrolytes affects and regulates the hydration of the horse's body, blood pH, and is critical for healthy nerve and muscle function.
Farrier Designs Custom Shoes to Prevent Lameness in Horses
Using a new technique to prevent lameness in horses, Patrick T. Reilly, a farrier at Penn Vet has a goal of making better shoes to treat and prevent various forms of lameness in the same way a podiatrist crafts orthotic footwear for humans.
House Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Horses from Slaughter in US
"The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to adopt an amendment to prevent the slaughter of horses for human consumption on U.S. soil.â