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Research Shows Tainted Horse Meat Sold to Europeans

According to a press release from the Italian Horse Protection Association, the results of research carried out by one French and two American universities, and an inquiry by the Equine Welfare Alliance (USA), show that at least part of the horsemeat so

Lukas, World's Smartest Horse, To Go for New Record

Lukas, The World’s Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and current Guinness World Record Holder (“Most numbers identified by a horse in one minute: 19”), has applied for a momentous feat: “Most tricks performed by one horse”.

Six Horses Die in California Barn Fire

According to news reports six horses died when a barn at Dream Land Farms in Dixon, California, caught fire early Friday morning.

Horses, Donkeys, Ponies Must Be Registered

Irish Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has signed into law a new order that requires owners of donkeys, ponies and horses to register their premises with the Department of Agriculture.

Starving Horses, Pony, and Donkey Rescued in NC

According to a North Carolina Humane Society, animal cruelty investigators had to euthanize a horse found starving to death in Polk county last week.  The horse was among six equines impounded after a utility worker noticed one of the animals appeared to

Keeping America's Horses Safe - One Horse At A Time! What You Can Do Right Now

All horses, even champions of the racetrack and the show ring, are only one unlucky step away from abuse, neglect and slaughter.

Tennessee Equine Hospital Quarantined

The Tennessee State Veterinarian has placed the  Equine Hospital at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center under a seven day quarantine. The Veterinary Medical Center expects to maintain voluntary isolation for an additional period of time

Cases of Greasy Heel and Rain Scald Increase

With increased wet weather in many areas over the past few months, horse owners are seeing an increase in cases of greasy heel and rain scald brought on by microorganisms, allergies, soil and bedding conditions.

Research Successful in Treatment of Equine Ocular Tumors

A research project funded by The HorseTrust has found that various types of equine ocular tumours can be successfully treated with mitomycin C, a cytotoxic antibiotic isolated from a bacterium. Mitomycin C offers a safe and cost-effective alternative to

New Lameness Diagnostic Tool

Equine caregivers know all too well, identifying and treating lameness in horses can be a frustrating and expensive process. Equine Guelph’s new Lameness Lab online tool, sponsored by Pfizer Equine Division, will help you learn about lameness through i

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