Basic Health

Over time, horses and other livestock can significantly degrade water quality if they are allowed access to natural water Read more

Seasonal changes in hoof growth can often be seen as minor lines or ridges on the hoof wall. Read more

Horses use their teeth in mutual grooming, in disciplining foals and weanlings, in play with their pasturemates, and against other Read more

Owners who suspect they have acquired a ridgling can have the horse tested to confirm or rule out cryptorchid Read more

Autumn, with its cooler temperatures and colorful landscapes, is a wonderful time for trail riding. It’s great fun to Read more

Researchers carried out an evaluation of the prevalence and factors associated with stereotypies and other undesired behaviors. Read more

While some horses will stand quietly for long sessions of mane thinning and shortening, most will eventually run out Read more

Abnormal sounds, known as murmurs, can sometimes be heard as a veterinarian listens to a horse’s heart. Thankfully, though Read more

These risk factors suggest that NCS may be caused by long-term exposure to an environmental irritant or infective agent Read more

Two studies of police horse training conducted at Utrecht University in The Netherlands showed the importance of choosing the Read more