With the influx of frightening contagious diseases infiltrating the show circuit so early into the season, it’s important to know how to manage the threat and keep your horse safe.
Continue reading …The aim of the study was to develop a body condition index (BCI), similar to the body mass index (BMI) used in humans, based on objective body measurements that correlated well with actual body fat percentage.
Continue reading …Now, Paint Horse owners have a new tool at their disposal: testing for Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy–Type 1 is now available through APHA’s Disease Diagnostic Package.
Continue reading …Today, when the flight reaction is felt to be excessive, some owners opt to use calming supplements, usually containing magnesium. However, to date there has been no published evidence to show that magnesium can have a calmative effect in horses.
Continue reading …How to Feed a Severely Neglected Horse
Continue reading …Of great importance to the horse industry is its relationship to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most horse owners don’t understand how and where and why the USDA intersects with the horse community.
Continue reading …Horse Health Matters – A Book for Every Horse Owner
Continue reading …VetStem was founded in 2002, seeking to discover a successful treatment for horses with potentially fatal injuries to tendons and ligaments.
Continue reading …First Spray-On Sunscreen For Horses Protects Against Burns and Coat Fading
Continue reading …Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss “Fixing Broken Horses”
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