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STDs in Horses - What Every Horse Owner Should Know
A potential downside to the ever-improving ease of global breeding is the increased risk of spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) across international borders.
Will Acupuncture Help Heal My Horse?
Acupuncture may be defined as the stimulation of a specific point on the body, referred to as an acupoint. Physiological changes in response to acupuncture point stimulation are the basis of clinical treatment. Stimulation of an acupoint activates nerve f
Chinese Medicine Goes To the Dogs, and Horses Too
Internationally renowned Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute is offering courses in Equine & Small Animal Acupressure and will be hosting two Equine or Small Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine Courses in St. Cloud, Florida on February
A Happy New Year of Laminitis Research by AHF
The Animal Health Foundation has announced that it will continue to support horse health through laminitis research in 2013.
Cornell Animal Diagnostic Center Offers Valuable Services
The Animal Diagnostic Center at Cornell University offers a number of services of value to veterinarians and horse owners.
Horses and Humans as Dead End Hosts for EEE
With more cases of Eastern equine encephalitis being reported throughout the United States, both veterinarians and doctors are warning the public about this zoonotic virus that affects both horses and humans.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Equine Laminitis
The crippling effects of laminitis can threaten the life of a once healthy horse. Often, equine veterinarians are limited in their ability to mitigate the devastating effects of this complex disease.
Dr. Henneke Developer of Horse Body Scoring System Dies
Dr Don Henneke, the scientist who developed the well-known Henneke horse body-condition scoring system, has died after a battle with cancer. Henneke, who was professor of animal sciences and director of equine science at Tarleton State University, in Texa
Horse Farm Sees Success from Pasture Renovations
In 2017, Mill Ridge Farm experienced significant foaling problems that appeared to be classic symptoms of fescue toxicity causing them to scientifically analyze their pastures.
Dr. Getty's Tip of the Month: Hay is Missing Key Nutrients
Horses who mostly rely on hay as their predominant forage source require supplementation to fill in nutritional gaps especially during the colder seasons when pasture is not as nutritious or plentiful.