The Humane Society of the United States Forms National Horse Racing Advisory Council

Is Bran Mash a Laxative for Horses?

Research has shown that bran does not have a laxative effect in horses and studies have found that adding wheat bran to the diet did not soften the stools of horses.

Priscilla Presley Urges Congress to Pass Horse Soring Bill

Priscilla Presley has put her support behind federal legislation to protect horses from lives of constant pain by joining The Humane Society of the United States in urging Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013.

Influenza D Antibodies Confirmed in Horses

This study shows that when cattle and horses commingle, the possibility for virus transmission between the species exists.

Cancer-causing Virus Strikes Genetically Vulnerable Horses

”Dr. Antczak, his collaborators Samantha Brooks and Ann Staiger from the University of Florida, and the rest of the team applied a genomewide association study to compare the genetic makeup of horses with and without sarcoid tumors at more than 50,000 s

Confirmed Cases of Anthrax, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Strangles Announced by EDCC

”Horse owners are being alerted to a newly confirmed case of anthrax in Texas, the first in 2015, and in addition, new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis and strangles have been confirmed and quarantined in Florida.”

Horseman's Lab Calls for Support of Critical Parasite Research

A project spearheaded by leading equine parasitology researcher and veterinarian Dr. Martin Nielsen is called “Let the germs get the worms“: is testing a novel probiotic compound for treatment of equine parasites.

Smithsonian Celebrates 'A Song for the Horse Nation'

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the Washington International Horse Show announce a new partnership to celebrate horses in Native American culture and equestrian sport throughout history.

Mutual Healing for Veterans and Rescue Horses

Through Operation Free Ride, thousands of military men, women and children have received free horseback rides at host facilities from coast to coast.

Knowing Horse Behaviour Paves Pathway to Safe Horsemanship

Don’t miss out on the next offering of Equine Guelph's new Horse Behaviour and Safety eWorkshop, Mar 10 - 23, 2014 for $75 plus HST. Register early as space is limited.