“We have seen firsthand how disease outbreaks cost the industry millions of dollars for the care of sick horses, implementation of biosecurity, and lost revenue in the form of cancelled or restricted commercial equine activities such as horseshows,” said AHC President Julie Broadway.

Did You Know? The top-priced Thoroughbred yearling at the 2015 Keeneland September Sale sold for $2.1M. Even though you are probably not planning to buy the next Triple Crown winner, it is important to consider all costs of horse ownership before deciding to purchase one.

In dogs, mental illness commonly manifests in the form of:
– aggression towards people or animals
– fears and phobias, for example of thunderstorms
– compulsion such as tail or shadow chasing
– cognitive decline in older dogs.

The study involved 54 participants with a severe mental illness, for example, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Twenty-five of the participants identified a pet as being important in the everyday management of their illness. What’s more, of these 25 participants, more than half identified their pet as being one of the most important things to them in managing their mental health.

Bites from some snakes will cause an animal to collapse, and then seem to recover. This can give false confidence that the animal is okay, but what is really happening is the snake toxins are spreading through the system and wreaking havoc. Within a few hours, other signs start to develop.

The scenario Green organized revolved around a trail riding accident involving a fallen horse that suffered a repairable fractured leg. The horse owner and riding companions remained at risk from the injured animal (represented by a life-sized mannequin), and the presence of live animals and riders from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse enhanced the reality of the exercise.

Dark blue and red berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries as well as cherries and red grapes, contain antioxidants known as epicatechins and anthocyanidins that belong to a group of antioxidants known as flavonoids.

In rainy, temperate areas, horses may experience a higher incidence for parasites, as such conditions are an ideal environmental support of the parasite, lending itself to more parasite life cycles per season.

“Because they don’t have normal muzzles, they can’t easily cool themselves in warm weather, and the soft tissues in their throats can swell and block the passage of air. They may faint, collapse or overheat, sometimes fatally, when exercising or excited. These dogs often need major surgery to improve their quality of life.”