Five people from Murwillumbah face an anxious wait, after coming into contact with a horse killed by Hendra Virus - a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from horses to humans.">New window.
The Wisconsin state veterinarian recommends that horses with a fever and symptoms of contagious respiratory infection should be kept at home and not taken to shows, competitions, clinics or public trail rides.
Sponsors Join American Youth Horse Council in Recognizing Exceptional Leaders: At its annual AYHC Symposium, the American Youth Horse Council recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their efforts which benefit the youth horse industry
It has been found that previously immunized horses may not be protected from a new strain of Equine Influenza.
Hagyard Equine Medical Instituteâs Sport Horse Program is partnering with Heritage Horse Farm to enter Monopolize, a son of Bernardini, in the Retired Racehorse Projectâs Thoroughbred Makeover, to be held October 23-25 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Headshaking syndrome is when a horse shakes or jerks its head uncontrollably for no apparent reason. There are striking clinical similarities between facial pain syndromes including facial neuralgia in humans and head shaking in horses.
âIf biting flies could bring down dinosaurs, what hope of defense does today's humble horse owner have? The answer: Silver Whinnys as a barrier to biting flies and environmental factors typically associated with contributing to disease.â
Courageous staff put their lives at risk to prevent huge loss of equine life as fire encircles property. The bravery of his handlers may be all that saved Harness Jewels winner Franco Emirate from perishing in Thursday's fires in Canterbury.
According to District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, several Tennessee Walking Horse owners will be investigated to determine whether they knew their horses were being sored by Jackie McConnell.
A Chino Hills non-profit facility taking care of a large group of rescue horses is asking the public for help to avoid having to close its doors.