Preventative

August 08, 2014
Get Rid of Mosquitoes to Reduce Disease Risk for Horses
It takes only a very small amount of quiet water to support life cycle of a mosquito, so it’s

August 05, 2014
Farm Hygiene Important for Horse Biosecurity
Although the word “biosecurity” may conjure images of the Centers for Disease Control, it simply refers to the procedures

May 14, 2014
Preventing Penetrating Hoof Injuries in Horses
Preventing hoof penetrating wounds is a far better course than treating them after they occur. To minimize the chance

May 08, 2014
Horse Arena Surfaces Studied
There is no one type of surface that is optimal for all purposes.

March 26, 2014
Conditioning Horses for Performance: Slow But Not Always Steady
Those who try to short-cut the necessary buildup of fitness often end up with horses that are sour at

March 20, 2014
Good Management Minimizes Horse Exposure to Mold Spores
Horses that are exposed to dust and mold spores often develop inflammation in their respiratory tracts. This inflammation can

March 14, 2014
Preventing and Treating Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Horses
To support respiratory tract health in horses, special attention must be paid to the quality of the air they

February 12, 2014
Early Immunization is Effective in Young Foals
Young foals are capable of immune activation at an age when maternal antibodies are still present.

October 21, 2013
Breakthrough in Detection of Larval Strongyles
Strongylus vulgaris, equine intestinal parasites commonly known as large strongyles or bloodworms, are most dangerous to horses in the

October 08, 2013
Handheld Device Detects Infections in Horses
StableLab, an Irish firm, has developed a handheld device that can be used to determine whether a horse has