Health

October 20, 2007
Changes in the Horse Industry
Numbers are given beginning in 1850, when there were 4.3 million horses and ponies in the United States as

October 05, 2007
Arthritis a Prevalent Condition in Horses
Demanding exercise places undue stress on the joints and causes them to become inflamed. Research in arthritis has led

December 14, 2006
Nutrition and Convenience in Cube Form
If reputable hay dealers are not to be found in your area, there are alternatives to this classic forage

November 15, 2006
Feeding Young Horses in the Bluegrass
At one month of age, fillies were fatter than colts and remained so until the end of the study.

November 15, 2006
Horse Splints
An injury to the splint bone itself as well as any trauma that strains or tears the interosseous ligament

October 26, 2006
Be Prepared for Equine Emergencies
While you can't know in advance exactly how to deal with each crisis that comes along, you can take

October 26, 2006
Equine Identification
As identification methods are developed for use in food animals, these techniques have also been applied to other species

October 26, 2006
Ventilation in Horse Trailers
This study was performed to assess air exchange rates in trailers with various ventilation port configurations and with differing

October 25, 2006
Plan Ahead to Avoid Weaning Woes
Managers can minimize problems by weaning at the optimum time and by implementing a sound nutritional plan for mares

October 21, 2006
Transportation of Horses
Even if your horse climbs willingly into the trailer each weekend and seems to travel well, he is undergoing