HITS is pleased to announce that the quarantine that has been in effect at the HITS Ocala show grounds for the past three weeks will be lifted Wednesday morning, March 13, in time for the season finale. On Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., restrictions on horses en
Tiludronate helps manage lameness by decreasing bone resorption and inflammation and also inhibits enzymes that break down cartilage in an osteoarthritic joint.
Scientists, researchers, practicing veterinarians, animal health companies, and horse owners have long been dedicated to improving the health of the horse. Yet the need for more knowledge in regards to disease prevention, lameness and general wellness sti
The discovery of the Lavender Foal Syndrome mutation and development of the genetic test is a significant scientific finding and will make a valuable contribution to the knowledge of the genetics of the horse.
On May 2, 2012, an alert was issued to the University of Liege in Belgium and to the RESPE that 23 clinical cases compatible with the diagnosis of atypical myopathy have been recorded so far this year. In France, there have been 18 cases, in Great-Britain
Wells' sentencing came more than a year after he, two other trainers and a track employee were arrested following a probe by state and Dauphin County officials and the FBI.
Many horse owners like to utilize the benefits of individual herbs and nutrients to accelerate overall health for their equine companions and often for themselves.
âFocus on Poor Performance will help practitioners efficiently assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of performance-limiting diseases through lectures and case-based discussions.â
 Equine owners across North Carolina and throughout the United States are being urged to discuss their annual vaccination protocol with their veterinarians to protect their animals from mosquito-borne diseases.
Assistance to ranchers hit by the severe drought in parts of the U.S. will help both horse and cattle owners by allowing haying and grazing on public lands.