Thrush in horses is characterised by a black, foul-smelling discharge from the hooves and urgent treatment is required. In my experience it is usually (but not always) the result of poor hoof care ...

Scientists have discovered that horses owe their legendary stamina to a unique genetic mutation. This mutation supercharges ...

With spring bringing new life to pastures, grazing animals are enjoying growing grass. But veterinarians warn against ...

Horses are known for their strength and beauty, but their skin is just as vulnerable as any living tissue. While some of the lumps and bumps commonly seen on horses are harmless, others may be ...

A study shows how hemodialysis helped save the life of a horse a horse with an often deadly form of toxicosis.

The veterinarian determined that Kash had signs of thrush, a bacterial infection that occurs on the hooves of horses and said his life expectancy was “very grim.” Candy’s bones were also ...

Equine-assisted therapy in Yuma can be used to treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addiction. Therapy with horses helps people to achieve emotional growth and learning. At a ...

Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that afflicts roughly 6.7 million Americans, but scientists may have just found a way to reverse its effects by using a common herb found in many products ...

such as thrush, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Causes and risk factors of bacterial vaginosis The exact cause of BV is not fully understood, but certain factors can disrupt the ...

An Irish Sport Horse that doesn’t receive appropriate hoof care can develop many severe health issues, including hoof cracks, thrush, and laminitis. Is the Irish Sport Horse a Healthy Breed?