Allergy Control through Antioxidants and Digestive Support
Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system when the body reacts to a normally harmless substance in the environment, such as pollen, animal dander, or food. Almost anything can trigger an allergic reaction, which can range from mild and...
Foot Casts Aid Treatment of Distal Limb Injuries
Phalangeal casts can aid healing of wounds in the foot and pastern region and help a horse return to function, researchers recently reported.
Although phalangeal casts (which cover the hoof and pastern but not the fetlock) are often used, there...
Equine Summit to Bring Together Industry Leaders and Educators
The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, a biennial event to be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 26 and 27, in Lexington, Ky., and sponsored by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in cooperation with the University of Kentucky...
Equine Organization Grant Proposal Deadline Approaching
If you are a non-profit equine organization in need of a grant, then don't delay. Go to http://www.trusthorses.org/grant/request.html and fill out a grant application from USA Equestrian Trust (USAET) Grant Program. The deadline of May 4th at...
Two New Veterinary Specialties: Comments Sought
Animal welfare, parasitology groups move toward new recognition
The public comment period is open for two new veterinary specialties currently being considered by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The AVMA American Board of Veterinary...
Alltech Names Direct Action Company an Official Animal Health & Nutrition Partner for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, has named Direct Action Company (dac®) an Official Animal Health & Nutrition Partner for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™. The company joins more than 65 global partners...
Equine Spring Transition Tips
Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields Equine Nutrition Advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help horse owners transitioning their horses from one season to another.
Schedule your spring check-up with your veterinarian to get...
Pfizer Partners With NTRA Alliance
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association March 31 announced that Pfizer Animal Health has become an official equine health promotional partner of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. Pfizer Animal Health will also make a contribution to NTRA...
