Basic Health

June 04, 2013
What Is a Coggins Test?
Negative Coggins tests are required for certificates of veterinary inspection and whenever horses are comingled, such as at racetracks,

May 29, 2013
How Do Dewormers Work?
Resistance to dewormers (anthelmintics) has been a huge problem in goats and sheep for many years. In horses, anthelmintic

May 15, 2013
Effect of Gastric Ulcers on Performance of Horses in Race Training
Results of this study suggest that percentage of affected horses at racing facilities may be lower than previous indications,

May 15, 2013
Travel Tips for Your Horse’s Comfort
Keep in mind that, though you can see the road ahead as you drive, every curve, bump, start, and

May 13, 2013
Barn Beat: What Music Style is Best for Horses?
Many horse owners and managers keep a radio playing in the barn, feeling that the low level of noise

May 02, 2013
Physiological Changes in Horses During Warm-Up Before Exercise
An experiment examined physiological and metabolic effects of warm-up on Thoroughbred horses.

May 01, 2013
Study Suggests Many Riders Are Too Heavy for Their Horses
A survey undertaken by researchers from Duchy College in Cornwall, U.K., suggests that only about 5% of adult riders

April 25, 2013
Fly Control for Horse Barns
Stable management practices can have an impact on reducing fly populations.

April 11, 2013
Fly Larvae Aid in Wound Healing for Horses
This is an excellent choice for treatment of some types of lesions where skin is under continuous movement, such

April 09, 2013
Does Nursing Shape Personality Traits in Foals?
If foals showed a strong preference for nursing on one side or the other, they might be helping the