Basic Health

The goal should be to have a horse that is in top physical condition because of excellent nutrition and Read more

Adequate water consumption is possibly the most important factor to prevent impaction. Owners need to be sure horses always Read more

A fungus that has been used to control nematodes in sheep and goats is also effective against small strongyles Read more

Recent research has identified a premature codon stop in the DMRT3 gene that has a major effect on gait styles. Read more

Thought to be caused by a bovine papilloma virus, sarcoids are notoriously hard to get rid of, frequently recurring Read more

Horses have developed a specialized digestive system that allows them to thrive on high-fiber diets. The horse’s small single-compartment Read more

With all the articles and blogs about poorly fitting saddles and the discomfort they cause horses, it would seem Read more

Strongyle parasites are common equine parasites, and are traditionally subdivided into large and small strongyles. Larvae of large strongyles Read more

A roarer is a horse that makes a whistling or rasping noise as it inhales during strenuous exercise. Horses Read more

Study results showed that muscular effort varied between horses and also throughout each horse’s activity period. Read more