Complications during the foaling process are always an emergency. Horse managers should develop a working relationship with the attending veterinarian well before foaling.
Thanks to an award from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Dr. Michael Davis will lead a study of the most extensive examination of skeletal muscle mitochondrial function ever accomplished in any athletic species.
At some point horse owners are likely to face an emergency or injury involving wounds and eye problems. It may be hard to tell if it's a life-threatening situation, but an equine first-aid kit is a key component to providing ample first aid.
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has confirmed the first case of vesicular stomatitis in Washington County, Oklahoma. This places restrictions on horses and livestock moving from Oklahoma to some other states and countries.
