Search Results

8665 results found!

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

Horse Acting Out? Could Pain Be the Cause?

Changes in your horse's behavior and activity level are the best indicators of pain.

Allergic Bronchitis

Many horses suffer from periodic or chronic bronchitis due to environmental conditions. This reference article provides symptoms, and suggested treatments for the horse owner.

Horses For Mental Health Joins EQUUS Film & Arts Fest in Sacramento California, December 1 - 4

Arts Fest welcomes an amazing selection of over 50 equestrian Feature Films and Documentaries submitted this year!

Osselets

Learn about Osselets and their relationship to chronic stress injury to the capsule of the front fetlock joint and why it is important to engage the services of a veterinarian to treat the condition and prevent chronic lameness in the horse.

Drought Increasing Risk of Pigeon Fever in Horses

Agriculture officials in Arkansas and Louisiana have warned veterinarians to watch for signs of a potentially fatal horse disease, pigeon fever, because of drought conditions this year. Although the disease has nothing to do with pigeons, it is often

Horses Are Big Business in Indiana

In a survey of the economic impact and health of Indiana state's equine industry conducted in spring 2011 and [no-glossary]covering  2010 activity, the importance of the equine industry in Indiana becomes apparent.

Can You Help with an Equine Biosecurity Study?

This research study could help your facility evaluate its ability to maintain equine herd health and welfare.

Thyroid Gland Conditions

Learn about thyroid conditions in horses and how thyroid functions can be affected by iodine, tumors, infection, chemicals in forage and the lack or excess of dietary components. .

Researchers Study Effects of Hippotherapy in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

”Children with cerebral palsy, from the ages of three to six participated in this study and were assessed for balance, gait, participation and quality of life before and after intervention therapy.”

Subscribe