
Equine Innovators: A Discussion With the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Martin Nielsen
University of Kentucky researcher and leading equine parasitologist Dr. Martin Nielsen talks about his research and the future of equine internal parasite control.


University of Kentucky researcher and leading equine parasitologist Dr. Martin Nielsen talks about his research and the future of equine internal parasite control.

Performing “tie-back” surgery earlier than standard practice led to improved outcomes for racing Thoroughbreds.

Temporomandibular joint changes could cause pain as well as behavior problems and poor performance in horses. Or not.

We’re taking a closer look at horse heart health Feb. 23-29, 2020.

Join us as we interview leading equine researchers in this new podcast series. Brought to you by Zoetis.

Take a look at what it’s like to live in an equestrian community, and find out what challenges these equid-friendly neighborhoods face as nonhorsepeople move in.

Digital flexor tendon sheath pathology can be difficult to diagnose and treat successfully. Here’s a look at Dr. Florent David’s approach, which he presented at the 2019 NEAEP Symposium.

How equine practitioners can use ultrasound to evaluate the multifidus muscle, which stabilizes and supports the equine back.

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine researchers have launched a study investigating the genetic and management factors influencing muscle disease in horses. Find out how to get involved.

A Wyoming horse in Texas for a Houston-area competition was quarantined after exhibiting neurologic signs related to equine herpesvirus-1.

Equine dental anatomy and issues are unique to horses, and they deserve special scientific analyses as well as consideration at home. A German research team took a closer look.

Key takeaways included treating horses as individuals and adjusting medications and management strategies as needed.

German researchers found foals can spontaneously correct their own overjets (parrot mouth) within a year. However, they also found that foals born without overjets can develop them within the first few months of life.

Feeding and managing horses that gain weight easily can become a challenge. Learn about ration balancers and how to craft a diet for the easy keeper with these free resources.

Using a ration balancer to feed a mixed herd saves time for this horse owner.

One manufacturer organized a roundtable of English and Western sport horse practitioners to evaluate their use of bisphosphonates.
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