Researchers gave horses access to shade and misting curtains on hot days. How the horses used them depended on the individual.
Island horses have the same health and welfare needs as any horse, but where they live presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages for their owners and veterinarians.
An Italian study shows horses know horse faces in photos, but not faces of other animals. The finding reveals information about how horses see 2D images.
Fasting a horse overnight prior to giving an omeprazole dose to treat ulcers improves treatment outcomes, especially for glandular ulcers, a researcher found.
Researchers monitored mares’ heart rate responses to sounds of certain predators. Here’s what they found.
All 41 horses at the affected facility got infected with ECoV, with some shedding virus for up to 98 days.
Research results could lead to better identification of horses likely to gray early or pass on gray-with-age genes and a clearer understanding of how the mutation affects horses’ health.
Researchers found that horses facing scary or stressful situations deal with them better when accompanied by another horse, regardless of whether the horses know each other.
Equine behavior experts say the answer depends on the work … and the horse.
Alternating or commingling cows with horses on pastures appears to effectively reduce strongyle burdens in both species, according to two studies.
Researcher: The findings might indicate SAA1 as a novel and specific biomarker for placentitis in broodmares.
Survey: Owners generally like trying out complementary and alternative therapies on their horses. But they don’t always tell their veterinarians about it.
Are you planning a ride during your next vacation? Use this checklist to find a reputable outfitter and ensure the welfare of the tourism horses you ride.
Investigators used an ethogram and cortisol testing to record stress levels in equine-assisted activity and beginner riding lesson horses.
British researchers analyzed 4,000 road incidents between cars and ridden or handled horses and found drivers’ passing too closely, speeding, and road rage all contributed to conflicts and injury.
Researcher: ACOX1 might factor into energy metabolism that contributes to the different needs of certain breeds, including Thoroughbreds and Arabians, as well as “rustic” breeds capable of surviving harsh conditions.
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