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Horses have been important to humans for millennia, and even those who have never ridden or even petted a horse care about their well-being. In this publication, a Purdue University professor discusses well-being fro...
Dust Management in Horse Facilities
Poor air quality in barns and stables can cause respiratory problems in horses. This publication explains the dangers of dust, mold and other airborne irritants, and how to remove them from horse facilities. ...
Economic Impact of the Equine Industry to Indiana
The equine industry in Indiana has a very real impact on the economy. The more than 34,000 operations house 160,000 horses, generate 9,221 jobs, and generate more than $207 million in economic impact in the state of Indi...
Economic Impact of the Horse Racing and Breeding Industry to Indiana
Horse racing and the industries that support it in Indiana employ about 10,000 people and contribute $733 million to the state's economy. This publication presents economic data on those industries from studies conducte...
This publication describes common respiratory diseases and conditions in horses that often are seen during, or as a result of, exercise. Special attention is paid to Recurrent Airway Obstruction, Inflammatory Airway Dise...
Estrus Detection in Farm Animals
Estrus or "heat" is a period during the reproductive cycle when female animals become sexually receptive, signaling they are ready for mating. This publication provides information about the estrous cycles for various an...
Introduction to Body Scoring of Horses
All horse owners want their horses to be healthy, to look good, and to be physically fit athletes. most have a sense that these three things are connected . But how? The purpose of this three-page publication is to es...
To keep your horse healthy, it is important to vaccinate it against certain diseases, deworm it regularly, and properly care for the teeth and feet. This publication provides information about vaccinations, parasite cont...
Introduction to Horse Management
Owning a horse can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, certain decisions must be made if you are going to be prepared for this undertaking. This publication will review the basic needs of the horse and discus...
Introduction to Housing for Horses
This publication reviews the basic needs of the horse and discusses the management considerations important to the horse's comfort and health that need to be met to keep your horse at your home, or board it elsewhere. Re...
Is Horse-drawn Farming for You?
This 6-page publication discusses points to consider in evaluating whether or not to incorporate horse-drawn farming in an agricultural operation. It includes an explanation of how to use the Purdue Horse-Drawn Farming R...
Is Restraint with a Lip Twitch Aversive to Horses?
Using a twitch, especially on the upper lip, to restrain a horse is common. However, relatively little scientific evidence exists on whether it has a calming effect or is aversive to horses. In this publication, research...
Laminitis Caused by Black Walnut Wood Residues
Very small quantities of black walnut residue in horse bedding can result in laminitis. This publication discusses a growing problem in using horse bedding containing black walnut chips and strands....
Managing Prussic Acid in Sorghum
Prussic acid poisoning can be a concern if livestock consume freeze-damaged sorghum plants. This concern can be minimized if management strategies are utilized. This video discusses ways to manage sorghum so prussic acid...
Maximizing the Value of Pastures for Horses
The purpose of this publication is to help horse owners get the most out of the time, effort, and money they are (or should be) putting into permanent pasture management. Discussed first are two basic pasture-planning de...
Nutritional Management for Horses
This publication is intended to help the horse owner to understand the basics of a good horse feeding program so that it can be best decided which management regime will best suit individual situations. ...
Provides information that will help you evaluate the criteria for selecting a horse for an enjoyable, safe, and affordable first experience with horse ownership. The publication covers expected use of the horse, soundnes...
What To Expect When: Your Mare is Expecting
This publication, the first in a series by Purdue Veterinarians, discusses routine health care for mares successfully confirmed in foal. The average gestation length is about 340 days, and advice is given for what to exp...
