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Patch or Powder May Prevent Anhydrosis
Horses that donât sweat have a disease known as anhydrosis. Common in hot, humid climates, this condition not only creates misery for horses, but also can be life-threatening. Recently a powdered feed supplement and an electrolyte-balancing pat
Equine ICU To Provide State-of-art Care
The University of Liverpool, which provides specialist care for large racing events such as the John Smith Grand National, is to establish a £2 million intensive care unit (ICU) at its Equine Hospital.
Virginia Horse Euthanized after Contracting West Nile Virus
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced that a 9-year-old Morgan gelding has tested positive for West Nile virus and has had to be euthanized. This is the state's first positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse thi
Research Shows Benefits of Forage-only Diet For Horses in Training
Researchers ar the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden have studied the benefits of a forage-only diet for young horses in training.
Horse Related Activities Can Be Risky
Studies show that horse-related activity (HRA) can be risky. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) estimated that in 2006, 68,060 Americans went to a U.S. emergency room with horse-related injuries (HRI), of which 5,676 were hospit
Theme Song to Debut At 2011 Legends Event
Talented Singer/Songwriter Mary Ann Kennedy has announced that she will debut a theme song written for Road to the Horse, during the 2011 Legends event on February 25-27 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She will perform the song as part of the Stars & Legen
Dr. Juliet Getty Joins EquiMed Bloggers
Dr. Juliet Getty, a well known equine nutritionist, author and speaker, has agreed to write a blog and share content with EquiMed. EquiMed pro bloggers are equine healthcare professionals who post their thoughts on equine healthcare topics.
Cavalia, A Horse Spectacular
Now playing in Burbank, California, before moving on to Canada, Cavalia is much more than a show for horse lovers. It brings together a rich multimedia production with lavish orchestration of equestrian and performing arts designed to entertain peopl
Situation for Hundreds of Horses Changes
A case involving hundreds of horses and some cattle in Greenbrier County is up in the air with the recent death of the owner of the animals. Grady Whitlock, who died last week, faced dozens of criminal charges in connection with allegedly starving t
Sheryl Crow Donates Funds to Wild Horses
In a recent public statement singer Sheryl Crow announced that she would be donating funds to help the wild horses: âAs part of my summer-long touring commitment with Kid Rock, I am playing the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival in Cheyenne, Wyomin