Health

Unlike the more familiar acupuncture, which uses needles inserted into a horse’s tissues to influence energy pathways, acupressure seeks Read more

After seven months of gestation, the equine fetus begins to develop rapidly, and the mare's nutrient requirements becomes significantly Read more

Research at University Teknologi MARA in Malaysia has turned up significant differences in the values for protein, gross energy, Read more

Studies in humans and canines have shown that obesity is associated with a low-level generalized inflammation throughout the body. This is Read more

Sand colic, a form of impaction typically seen in horses that live in dry, sandy areas, occurs when the Read more

The objective of ventilation is to provide fresh air to the horse, which is achieved by providing sufficient openings Read more

Tapeworms can play a significant part in several types of colic and other dangerous conditions of the equine digestive Read more

Owners need to be sure horses have an adequate supply of hay, increasing the amount as the temperature drops. Read more

Quarter cracks (cracks on the sides of hooves) are common in horses, especially racehorses and other equines in hard training and Read more

A syndrome known as seasonal pasture myopathy may be more widespread than statistics presently show. The syndrome is most Read more