World Veterinary Day was initiated by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in 2000 to be celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April.
Like any birth, the birth of a foal is anticipated with both excitement and anxiety. Horse owners look for signs in the mare to help gauge when her foal will arrive, and hope that foaling will go smoothly for both the mare and foal.
Ariat International, the leading manufacturer of innovative performance equestrian footwear, apparel and accessories, today is announcing its sponsorship of Tim McQuay, premier Reiner, trainer and breeder.
AÂ new $57 million biosecurity lab was unveiled at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, in Sydney's rural far southwest, on Monday morning. The high-tech facility near Camden will employ 180 people and will focus on equine and swine flu, He
 Learn how Ceftiofur is used in treating respiratory diseases in horses as a broad-specturm antibiotic and is also prescribed to treat Lyme disease and strangles, but may cause diarrhea and colic in larger doses.
This month, the popular helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets.com is celebrating its two-year anniversary of educating equestrians on all aspects of helmet safety, by way of a monumental giveaway. Lucky equestrians could win one of 50 helmets, which ha
 Learn why Sucralfate is effective in treating ulcers affecting the glandular part of the stomach and why a veterinarian's diagnosis is important before treating ulcers in horses and foals.
Learn why Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is effective in treating allergies and other conditions in horses as it reduces swelling, inflammation and inhibits the immune response.
Learn how Lutalyse is used to control estrus time in estrous-cycling mares and how it serves as an aid in scheduling stallions for breeding purposes.
Learn about Polyglycan, a patented formulation of hyaluronic acid, sodium chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine as an important component of extracellular tissue structures, including cartilage and synovial fluid in horses' joints.