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New AAEP Web Site Delivers More Equine-Health Resources
Guided by its mission to improve the health and welfare of the horse, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has relaunched its Web site, www.aaep.org, with new educational tools for veterinarians and the addition of equine-health resources ... Read the full article

Be Prepared for an Equine Health Emergency
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. You must know how to recognize serious problems and respond promptly, taking appropriate action while awaiting the arrival of your veterinarian. ... Read the full article

The Benefits and Dangers of Alternative Medicine
The primary concern for any horse owner is keeping your horse in great health. With several options in healthcare to choose from, deciding on the best program for your horse can be overwhelming. Alternative therapies can be a positive addition to your horse’s health program, but like anything else, it is important to educate yourself in the world of alternative medicine before introducing them to your horse. ... Read the full article

North Carolina Horse Council Designates February as 'Horse Health Awareness Month'
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- February 1-28, 2005, has been designated by the North Carolina Horse Council as "Horse Health Awareness Month." Horse Health Awareness Month is designed to help owners call attention to their horse's health need ... Read the full article

AQHA Releases New “Your Horse’s Health” DVD Collection
September 12, 2006, Amarillo, Texas – The American Quarter Horse Association released its newest educational DVD, “Your Horse’s Health I,” which explores many conditions, ailments, diseases and health-related topics. This is the first in a three-DVD ... Read the full article

Free Horse Health Resource at Your Fingertips
The award-winning web site www.TheHorse.com has just made all articles on the site available free to registered users. After completing the registration process, you can read any of the nearly 7,500 articles on the site. You also can sign up for a fr ... Read the full article

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. Launches Cosequin® HA+ASU Treats for Horses
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Cosequin® HA+ASU Treats. Cosequin HA+ASU Treats provide a high quality hyaluronic acid (HA) along with avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) for joint health. ... Read the full article

Like Living in the Wild: Natural Equestrian Homes
Modernizing a horse’s environment to convenience the needs of humans could have damaging effects on the health of our horse companions. In order to maintain the physical and mental well being of your horse it is important to become familiar with how a horse lives in its natural environment. Making changes to your barn or landscape so that it reflects a horse’s natural environment could improve your horse’s overall health while adding visual interest to your already existing barn or stable. ... Read the full article

Equine Health to be Featured at Equine Affaire Ohio
Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will present the latest equine health information during Equine Affaire, to be held April 6 - 9 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Veterinarians understand that good equine he ... Read the full article

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 - 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss ... Read the full article

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 - 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss ... Read the full article

Preventative Medicine Key to Keeping Horses Healthy
With media headlines warning that West Nile Virus is striking harder this year, horse owners are taking preventative measures to protect the animals they love. Of course, the potentially deadly virus is not the only threat to horse health. Worms, ulcers and a myriad of other issues seek to plague our equine friends. As all veterinarians recommend: The key to horse health is preventing problems before they begin. This is easy to do if you purchase vaccines, wormers, and ulcer preventatives from 1-800-PetMeds. Of course, the cost of equine medications can be high because of the sheer size of the horse, but 1-800-PetMeds offers the lowest prices, making it affordable to keep your horse healthy. ... Read the full article

Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Horse Health Lines Now Online
(Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) – October 16, 2006 – The Autumn 2006 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Health Research Fund, is now online at www.ehrf.usask.ca (click on “News”). Highli ... Read the full article

TheHorse.com Archives 12,000th Horse Health Article
TheHorse.com, companion Web site to The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, the equine industry's foremost horse health care magazine, recently archived its 12,000th horse health article. TheHorse.com article archives are an easy-to-use repository of equine health, care, management, and welfare news and in-depth articles. Horse owners and industry professionals can search the voluminous article archives by specific keyword or by topic to read about thousands of important health care topics. New articles are added to the archives daily. ... Read the full article

AAEP and USDF to Promote Horse Health as Alliance Partners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world's largest professional association of equine veterinarians, is pleased to announce the addition of the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) to its Alliance Partner Program. Through this ... Read the full article

From Colic to Respiratory Disease: Illnesses Affecting Horses Today
Illness prevention is critical in maintaining equine health. Though an owner can never be certain that their horse will not fall victim to an equine illness, having the ability to identify potential symptoms and take action could make a big difference in the overall health of your horse. With several different kinds of illnesses affecting horses today, learning about the different types, signs and symptoms, and treatment techniques is more important than ever before. ... Read the full article

EquiSearch.com Launches The Jurga Report Horse Health Blog
GAITHERSBURG, MD – For the latest news on horse health, Internet users can now monitor The Jurga Report blog on www.EquiSearch.com. Written by Fran Jurga, an award-winning journalist specializing in horse health topics, this hot new blog brims with s ... Read the full article

UNDERSTANDING EQUINE HOOF CARE LATEST IN HORSE HEALTH CARE SERIES FROM ECLIPSE PRESS
LEXINGTON, KY - December 12, 2005 - Widely published equine authority Heather Smith Thomas shares more of her extensive knowledge in her latest book, Understanding Equine Hoof Care. This handy reference includes a wide array of topics including clean ... Read the full article

Veterinary Experts to Discuss Latest in Equine Health During AAEP Healthy Horses Workshop
The American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) annual health seminar for horse owners - the Healthy Horses Workshop - will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 in San Antonio, Texas. Designed for non-veterinarians interested in equine health care, t ... Read the full article

PreventiCare Celebrates Ten Years of Healthy Horses
Pfizer Animal Health’s Equine Wellness Program Offers Top Quality Health Care to Thousands of Horses New York, NY (June 5, 2007)--Launched in 1997, Pfizer Animal Health’s PreventiCare(TM) is an equine wellness program that is designed to promote t ... Read the full article