Although chewing disease, also known as equine nigropallidal encephalomalacis is not common in horses, it is deadly because of the brain lesions created by  invasive plants causing the disease.
Factors in how much water a horse needs include: environmental temperature, humidity, feed quality, type and amount of feed, physical activity level and health.
Horses typically spend many more years in a barn than other animals, and so require a plentiful supply of clean air for optimum health and fitness.
Contraction is not a disease, but rather an imposed deformity of the horse's hoof.
âA major theme that emerged from the conference was the need for greater communication and collaboration with stakeholders in the horse industry, and this was a rare opportunity for equine welfare organizations from across the country to come together.â
The Certified Horsemanship Association recently finished five more 3 â 10 minute safety videos that can be added to the many that have been produced so far and made them available to the public to help promote safety throughout the horse industry.
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Sciences, don't dismiss stem cell products as the âsnake oilâ variety, but they do advise caution and ask for patience when it comes to their use in horses.
Now that winter is well on its way, many horse owners are beginning to think about their pastures and ways to improve the amount of forage available for their horses.
âAccording to Feral, the group was in Billings âto let the public know that the red warning flags of extinction are flying on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.â
NIGHTWATCH® is a revolutionary device for horses that acts as an early warning system alerting caretakers to early signs of colic and other distress so they can intervene sooner.