Androgen receptor gene mutations can make a male fetus develop as a structurally sound filly, at least on the outside.
The modern Chinese horse originated from horses introduced to China from elsewhere, as well as local stock.
Researchers say studs have better-quality semen when housed next to other stallions before being stabled next to a mare.
Electric fencing might not cause horses extra stress, but most stay farther away from an electric fence than a wood one.
Understanding how house flies reproduce in manure can result in fewer house flies in your barn and its surroundings.
Some horses’ navicular bones segmented into two or three parts, which can be detrimental to health and welfare.
Researchers found that jumping at shows two weekends in a row did not allow horses adequate muscle recovery.
Researchers say using a simulator could allow novice riders to train in a safe environment and safeguard equine welfare.
Bone turnover in horses rested after intense training was better than in those in consistent intense work.
A French genetics team determined a common breeding pool is not only realistic but also preferable.
Researchers developed a reliable test to help people determine each horse’s unique attention ability.
Researchers stressed the importance of postoperative diet, hygiene, and medications for a successful outcome.
Factors such as constant individual stabling and restricted feeding can make horses less optimistic, researchers found.
Pay attention to signs of poor welfare and adapt your riding and training techniques to improve your horse’s well-being.
The standing procedure involves temporarily inserting tubing from the horse’s tear duct into the sinus cavity.
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