Drought in the Southeast US is starting to cause hay shortages that could worsen by fall, the University of Kentucky cautions ...

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, one horse in Osceola County was euthanized after ...

A number of dreadful diseases are now very rare among horses--- thanks to some of the simplest and cheapest preventive measures we have. Vaccination easily ranks as one one of the single most ...

Here are five popular options to consider when your horse becomes too old or infirm to continue his current activities. Retiring my Thoroughbred gelding, Memphis, from the show ring was an extremely ...

Forget blooming flowers and robins. One of the surest signs of spring around a barn is horsehair—and lots of it. By now your horses are probably actively shedding, leaving a layer of hair in the aisle ...

A Thoroughbred mare at a boarding facility in Wellington County, Ontario, was euthanized after contracting EHV-1.

Equine skin diseases have a way of holding your attention, while still remaining mysterious. That strange-looking bump, or scruffy patch, or bald spot on your horse’s skin: It looks harmless, and it ...

Honor an amazing equine veterinarian by submitting a video for the My Vet Rocks campaign, brought to you by the AAEP and ...

Some species of trees pose a threat to equine heatlh. Our expert reviews what you need to know to keep your horse safe. Q: We just bought a property that has a very small orchard. We would like our ...

See that sliver of light on the sand, shining through a gap in the roof of the indoor arena? Every time she goes past, Hawkeye arches her neck and skirts the boundary as if it’s a rattlesnake. The ...

Managing a horse with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), also known as heaves, can be a challenge but the right combination of medications can help. During a flare-up of recurrent airway obstruction ...

Some equine body language isn’t difficult to interpret. Chances are pretty good you understand what your horse is saying when he nickers as you bring him his feed. The meaning of a pinned ear and ...