There is plenty to think about when considering how to take care of a horse. A good starting point are the following seven core areas: hoof care, diet, exercise, general health, teeth, worm control, ...

A Canadian Clydesdale and a Polish miniature Appaloosa are two ends of the spectrum, and they are almost unfathomable together ...

When betting on horse racing, your goal should be to pick the best horse in the race. The same goes for choosing a horse racing betting site. Regardless, you’ll want a site with a strong welcome ...

Around the world, pathogens and parasites are responding to the changes in unexpected ways, fueling the rise of pandemics and the extinction of countless plant and animal species. But all is not lost.

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have developed widespread drug resistance in both North America and Australia.

Followed categories will be added to My News. Benzimidazole-based dewormers, one of the best methods for treating canine parasites, are at risk of losing their efficacy, with hookworms becoming ...

Many of us recoil when ticks, tapeworms, fleas, head lice or bed bugs are even mentioned. Coming across such unwelcome guests—in our hair, on our skin or in our beds—can be a real nightmare.

In films starring Sebastian Stan and Demi Moore, the directors Aaron Schimberg and Coralie Fargeat satirize the self-annihilating pursuit of beauty.

Equine skin diseases have a way of holding your attention, while still remaining mysterious. That strange-looking bump, or scruffy patch, or bald spot on your horse’s skin: It looks harmless, and it ...

Question: How likely is it that parasites are keeping a horse from gaining weight? I have a 9-year-old gelding who is a very hard keeper. I’ve dewormed him regularly and had his teeth checked, but ...