Basic Health

While injecting joints with antibiotics can help to clear infections, the procedure is not without risks. Read more

The incidence of obesity among horses worries veterinarians and nutritionists, especially as industry professionals have difficulty recognizing adiposity. Read more

While copper deficiency can wreak havoc on skeletal and neuromuscular systems, acute and cumulative copper toxicity can lead to Read more

Researchers in the southwest U.S. recently set out to determine the seasonality of tick infestations and attachment site preferences Read more

A recent study took a look at how much soil horses eat under normal grazing conditions and its potential Read more

A recent study shows that constant contact with water is more important for heat conduction than producing and using Read more

If you’re fighting tooth and nail to administer oral medications, the introduction of a transdermal option often pleases horses Read more

Brush up on basic equine dental terminology with this list of must-know words. Read more

Knowledgeable horsemen often utilize social buffering, coupling older, wiser horses with inexperienced ones in new situations. Read more

Where would horses prefer to laze on a hot summer’s day: in the sunlight, beneath a shade tree, or Read more