News
Horse Health
-
New Injury Risk System for Race Horses
A new system is in the process of development that would notify track officials and regulatory veterinarians when a horse with a heightened risk of injury is entered into a race.
-
Fair-skinned Horses - Is It Really Sunburn?
Research by equine specialists at the University of Illinois shows that what horse owners often think is sunburn, is actually dermatitis due to photosensitization which is caused by toxins from plants leading to sun-mediated skin damage as the plant toxin
-
Fair Use of Nosebands in Equestrian Sports
The International Society for Equitation Science has released a recommendation for all equestrian sports regarding how the tightness of nosebands should be determined and used fairly and objectively.
-
No Change in Horse Slaughter Transport Rules
World Horse Welfare is disappointed that horses will continue to endure horrific and needless long-distance journeys across Europe to slaughter as European Agriculture Ministers unanimously agreed their support of a new animal welfare strategy - but stopp
-
Farriers Association Promotes Love of the Horse
The idea of creating a new trade association for professional farriers had been brewing in the minds of several well-known and respected farriers for some time. When a small group of these farriers began holding monthly and then weekly telephone calls in
-
Norbrook Laboratories Focuses on Vet Support
Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has relaunched their website with a clear focus on veterinary technical support, farmers and pet owners.
-
FDA Tours Pennfield Equine Feed
Pennfield âEight Years Ahead of the Curveâ in Feed Safety Top officials with the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine toured Pennfieldâs Mt. Joy mill earlier this month, in the run up to the proposed implementation o
-
NRHA Keeps Horses Healthy at Show
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Events Department has been closely monitoring the reported cases of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). While we do not feel there is an immediate threat to horses coming to the NRHA Derby Show (June 27-July 2) in
-
Number of Abandoned Donkeys Growing
Earlier this month, Navarro County, Texas, shipped off a load of 12 donkeys and two Asian Wild Asses to a rescue group near San Angelo.
-
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Your Equine's Diet
According to Dr. Kris Hiney, nutrition advisor for Omega Fields products, understanding the science behind Omega-3 fatty acids and the terminology used can be of great benefit to horse owners who want to keep their horses healthy.