Although there has been a dramatic decline in transport of American horses to slaughter because of drugs in horses' systems and awareness of cruel treatment, the problem continues.
Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year.
Abscesses in horses are related to a number of medical conditions. In many cases a veterinarian will lance the abscess to reduce pressure and pain.
The British Columbia agricultural industry will benefit from an investment in two projects to develop energy solutions that will also reduce agricultural waste, according to federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and British Columbia Agriculture Minister
DNA microarrays are small, solid supports containing thousands of gene sequences that are immobilized or attached at fixed locations.
During a 2012 competition trip to the USA, Bianca first encountered FLAIR Nasal Strips and now she never allows her horses to compete without FLAIR.
Morris Animal Foundation awarded grants based on studies with the greatest potential to enhance horse health.
The pull-on, wearable barriers do not 'heal' per se, but create an environment that encourages healing. Silver Whinnys® keep sores and wounds protected from disease and allergen-carrying flies, as well as environmental dirt.
The mosquito-borne virus that causes Eastern Equine Encephalitis is found all over the Americas, and infects horses throughout its range, and now it is changing and affecting more humans.
The Bureau of Land Management warns that collisions and close calls with burros and horses on highways tend to increase this time of year because it gets dark around the time commuters are headed home, making the animals harder to see.