The equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak began at an FEI jumping competition in Valencia, Spain, with cases spreading to Belgium, France, and Germany. The FEI calls it “probably the most serious EHV-1 outbreak in Europe for decades.”
Police horses fill a special place in the equestrian world. Here’s a look at the unique lives, needs, and challenges of these horses, as well as how they’re selected and trained.
Finnish researchers found that 83% of the Standardbred horses and 90% of the Finnhorses (a local draft breed) had acute lesions resulting from their bits post-racing. Mares were at a greater risk of mouth injury.
A new European study has shown that Lusitanos had few OA lesions on radiographs, and when they did, the lesions were relatively minor.
Give your new foal the best chance for a healthy start to life by understanding the red flags—and the green lights—of neonatal health.
Five clues she’s not ready to breed on the first heat after foaling, along with principles to follow if she is.
As a traditionally outdoor sport, horseback riding might seem like one situation where you wouldn’t need to wear a mask or stress over social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, that might be a mistake, says a leading equitation science researcher.
French researchers found that signs of poor welfare in the barn correlate with more behavioral signs of poor welfare under saddle.
British researchers watched horses feeding in groups to find out if dominance is linked to weight gain. What they found might surprise you.
Scientists are rapidly homing in on the specific areas of the equine genome linked to this debilitating condition.
By cutting the DDFT, veterinarians can stop one of the forces that pulls on the coffin bone during laminitis.
Serious complications are uncommon in equine pregnancies, but when they occur the consequences can be devastating. Here are 6 high-risk scenarios to watch for.
A review of research into laminitic pain in horses found veterinarians rely on a multimodal approach for pain management.
While researchers have used pressure mats for years to visualize the kinds of pressures occurring between a horse’s back and a rider’s seat, the technology is now more accessible.
If you know how the equine eye works, you’ll understand why injury affecting any part of its structure can create significant pain and severely affect vision.
A veterinarian shares research evaluating handling, storage, and testing conditions and the reliability of PPID testing.
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