Can Horses Get Ticks Uk?

Ticks are tiny bloodsucking parasites of mammals (including horses, humans, dogs and cats) whose prevalence is on the rise in UK. Are ticks harmful to horses? Ticks cause local skin and tissue irritation which can result in the horse constantly rubbing on trees or fences resulting in hair loss; hair Read more…

How Did Horse Die At Stampede?

According to Stampede officials, the horse — from chuckwagon driver Cody Ridsdale’s team — was hurt during the fourth heat of the races. They add the horse was immediately attended to by medical staff. “Following veterinary assessment, the owner made the humane decision to euthanize the horse,” said a statement. Read more…