Search Results
8665 results found!
Keeping Your Horses Comfortable and Healthy as Cold Weather Arrives
As the nights become chilly, horse owners need to make sure their horses are protected from the cold, but it is important to realize that not all horses need blankets or heated barns.
EDCC Reports Growing List of Confirmed Cases of Strangles in Horses
Strangles in horses is an infection caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi and spread through direct contact with other equids or contaminated surfaces.
Winterizing Your Approach to Horse Care
Since horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors, the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act has suggestions for horse owners where cold winters are the norm.
Feeding to Save the Starving Horse
Unfortunately, malnourished and poorly care for horses can be found throughout the United States at this time. The problem of neglected horses has worsened in recent years and reflects the growing number of horses that are no longer wanted or needed by th
Poll Unveils Startling Insights About Riding Accidents
The findings of the poll underscore the inherent risks associated with enjoying horse sport and highlight the imperative for riders to prioritize safety measures.
Avoid Trees that Are Toxic to Horses at Spring Planting Time
With cold weather easing in many areas, horse owners often begin planting trees in areas where horses are kept. Unfortunately, some trees and plants are toxic to horses and steps should be taken to avoid having these trees near horses.
Five Steps to Improving Your Horse's Dental Health
A veterinarian has the medical, anatomical and physiological knowledge to diagnose, treat dental problems, and understand the effects that dental problems have on the overall health of your horse.
Equine Guelph's Full-Circle-Responsibility Code: Feed and Water for Your Horse
âThe digestive tract of the horse is actually beautifully designed for what it was intended to do â graze on a variety of grasses for 16 to 18 hours per day, with access to water, friends and movement.â
The Importance of Maintaining the Health of Your Horse's Mouth
Your horse will be more comfortable, will utilize feed more efficiently, may perform better, and may even live longer because routine dental care is essential to your horse's health.
Pain Management in Horses
Management of pain is a key element in veterinary care of horses, especially those with colic, lameness or following surgery. Regardless of the underlying cause, pain control is one of the most important short-term goals when working with horses.