Question: What are some of the differences in treatment and prognosis for laminitis vs. navicular syndrome? Dr. Craig Lesser, ...

With the arrival of spring, longer days and warmer weather means that grass begins to grow more rapidly and horses and ponies ...

The owner of two donkeys who were left to suffer owing to “well intentioned but incompetent care” has been banned from ...

Horses change their coat depending on the season — a thick winter coat protects them from the cold, while a shorter coat keeps them cool in summer. But what happens when the coat doesn't change? In ...

Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain. Genetically modified, newborn ...

A man has been banned from keeping donkeys for five years after failing to properly care for two animals. David Donaghey, who is from Ascot Gardens in Gateshead, was sentenced at Newcastle ...

Researchers have found that owners identify laminitis more commonly in pony breeds compared to horse breeds. A painful inflammation of the soft tissues of the hoof, laminitis is characterized by ...

A Scottish Highland calf is zooming his way into America's heart, one hoof at a time. Hamish, an 8-week-old calf, is the newest celebrity at Nashville Zoo. Hamish, an 8-week-old calf Scottish Highland ...

Question: What, if any, special considerations should owners have for wintertime hoof care? Dr. Craig Lesser, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital: Winter in Kentucky, aka mud season, can have some ...

So, what about starch and sugar? Abundant in most concentrated feeds, these carbohydrates can cause problems for some horses, including digestive ills that might lead to colic or laminitis (founder).