At least one property is in quarantine in northern New South Wales after a horse imported from Queensland was found infected with cattle ticks.
As with the recent tornadoes across the South, The Foundation for the Horse works with agencies and veterinary members in the impacted areas to identify the needs of the equine community.
Thanks to federal officers with the Bureau of Land Management, Mongo, a much-loved horse, is returned to the family that has missed him for the past eight years.
Hoof abscesses are common, especially in the spring, but once they open and drain, the horse will recover quickly. Be aware of abscess signs and potential foot problems and seek professional advice from your veterinarian and farrier.
âGram for gram, fat provides more than double the calories of carbohydrates or protein. And it is well digested. But thereâs an added bonus! Fat has a calming effect on horses' behavior.â
Bugs are more than just pesky pests that cause your horse to stomp and swish - they can be carriers of many diseases that can make your horse seriously ill.
Another horse at Washington State Universityâs Veterinary Teaching Hospital tested positive for Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) on Wednesday, a College of Veterinary Medicine spokesperson said, making this their fourth horse with EHV-1.
 Appropriate vaccinations are the most cost-effective weapon against common infectious diseases of the horse and can help fight: tetanus, encephalomyelitis, rabies, West Nile virus, rhinopneumonitis, influenza, strangles, botulism, shaker foal syndrome,
Following an investigation by the International Equestrian Federation, which found horse welfare abuses and rule violations, the United Arab Emirates horse competition team has been suspended indefinitely.
In an up-date Washington State Agricultural officials are again encouraging horse owners to get their animals vaccinated against two deadly viruses, including one that caused an outbreak in central Wisconsin last year.