Basic Health

October 07, 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Pain Recognition in Horses
With the rapid expansion of AI in various sectors of our lives, it’s not surprising that experts are using

September 16, 2024
Forty Days of Firocoxib Safe in Healthy Horses
One study showed prolonged use of firocoxib appeared safe in healthy horses, laying the groundwork for additional studies.

July 25, 2024
Keep Horses Comfortable and Healthy in Hot Weather
Hose horses with cold water after exercise. Remove the water with a sweat scraper and apply more cold water,

June 03, 2024
Heat Stress in Horses: An Overview
Knowing when horses are at risk for heat stress is just as important as knowing the clinical signs.

June 03, 2024
Rely on Fecal Egg Counts for Deworming PPID Horses
Some PPID horses may reestablish parasite infections quickly after deworming, highlighting the need for fecal egg count monitoring.

April 08, 2024
A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest
Scientists recently compared bedding in three critical categories to help horse owners choose the best bedding.

April 01, 2024
Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses
Causes of leaky gut syndrome are still being studied. Stress, in various forms, such as heat and transport, can

March 13, 2024
Inside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse Housing
In many countries, horses are kept outdoors for part of every day. In others, horses are routinely housed indoors.

October 11, 2023
Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored
Given results of a recent study, horse owners may question whether retirement without structured exercise is advisable for senior

October 02, 2023
Horse Health: Are You Getting the Best Reading from Your Weight Tape?
Some studies show that weight tapes may not always give an accurate reading, but they are worthwhile in tracking