Barbed sutures eliminate the need for knot-tying and distribute tension on the suture line more evenly, researchers say.
A scientific basis behind breeding can allow for more informed decisions as horse breeding and equestrian sports evolve.
The amount of laser light reaching internal structures depends on the horse’s hair and skin thickness and color.
In the Middle Ages sorrel horses outnumbered all other coat colors, with bay and black following close behind.
The Yakutian horse made one of the fastest evolutionary adaptations known in large mammals, in just 800 years.
Researchers found that over- and underfeeding can affect foals’ bone growth, metabolism, and testicular development.
Adding absorbent, biodegradable materials to paddocks can keep water sources cleaner and favor healthy grass growth.
Metal shoes have a greater risk of damaging bone during a kick than polyurethane shoes or barefoot feet.
Foals with lesions had reduced peak vertical forces in the affected limb, suggesting reduced weight-bearing.
By paying attention to herd hierarchy and giving horses the opportunity to define it, you can help ensure harmony in the barn and beyond.
The new test could lead to faster, low-cost diagnosis and enable better treatment and management.
The OIE has described management “pillars” to keep most diseases at bay for high-health, high-performance horses.
The study evaluated the effectiveness of ivermectin and fenbendazole, as well as owners’ deworming practices.
This could encourage the use of targeted deworming programs to help reduce parasite resistance, scientists said.
Dusty arenas could be compromising your respiratory health, right along with your horse’s.
Overweight mares often produce heavier foals, which studies have shown are at-risk for musculoskeletal disorders.
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