All horses, even champions of the racetrack and the show ring, are only one unlucky step away from abuse, neglect and slaughter.
Up-dated 1/15/2013 - This is a story about a horse named "Scribbles" and one family whom I would have never met if it were not for a once in a lifetime chain of events that unfolded before my eyes. A few short weeks ago I was at a horse meat sale, the sam
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
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.
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
Equine caregivers know all too well, identifying and treating lameness in horses can be a frustrating and expensive process. Equine Guelphâs new Lameness Lab online tool, sponsored by Pfizer Equine Division, will help you learn about lameness through i
According to the Escambia County Department of Health, unimmunized horses throughout the county are at risk for mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Officials with the Bureau of Land Management Yuma, Arizona, Field Office are asking the public to refrain from stopping along Highway 95 to take photographs of wild horses and burros.
English Riding Supply is recalling Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits sold nationwide from July 2003 to April 2012. The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, w
Building a horse barn on your property is a large undertaking and for a hassle free experience make sure you hire experienced professionals. Check out this story to see what might happen if you don't!