Preventative

Insect bites are an annoying fact of life for horses and other animals that live outdoors. Some horses, however, Read more

When a veterinarian is called to examine your horse for any reason, he will probably check these vital signs Read more

Amid the controversy over banning the use of furosemide/Lasix/Salix in racing horses, it is somewhat ironic than another therapy, Read more

Wood chewing is one habit that may pop up when your horses move into winter. Horses have a strong Read more

The genetic variations that dictate body type and gaits also extend to characteristics that determine each horse’s response to Read more

Metformin is a human drug prescribed for the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus. Metformin has been used in Read more

Dental problems, an ear infection, the wrong bit, rough use of the rider’s hands…any of these can cause a Read more

Horses with inflammatory airway disease (IAD) have impaired respiratory function and a decreased ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in Read more

The parts of the horse that are most likely to be injured during travel are the legs, tail, and Read more

The digestive process begins when the horse takes food into its mouth. In order to start the digestive process properly, the Read more