Some horses readily express their discomfort. Others are quieter. Learn to look for subtle signs of pain in your horse.
Scientists and handlers use a large range of methods and opinions when interpreting equine behavior. A researcher from New Zealand calls for a standard.
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has a new system that allows lab personnel to reliably identify bacteria within a day.
Although the researchers saw no effect of starch source on fecal bacteria in broodmares, parturition did appear to alter the hindgut microbiota.
Dr. Craig Carter received the inaugural Allen W. Hahn Lifetime Achievement Award in Veterinary Informatics, which honors those who’ve dedicated their careers to being leaders, educators, and innovators in veterinary informatics.
As we move into fall, here’s a quick list of recommendations from the University of Kentucky to help manage pastures.
The University of Kentucky is where Keith and Laura Haag first fell in love with horses, and it’s where they turned to get advice to improve the environment for the horses on Endeavor Farm.
To establish a baseline, researchers are recruiting EAA/T center directors and volunteer coordinators to complete an online survey about equine facility air quality.
You can find 18 videos to help inform horse owners, farm managers, and veterinarians about equine parasitology best practices starting in October.
“X days since last accident.” It’s a sign hanging at almost every high-risk industry site. Except, it seems, equestrian industry facilities. A researcher looks at why.
Temperament testing by a Brazilian research team found horses were more reactive with poorly matched riders, and a long-term riding relationship between horse and human didn’t guarantee a better outcome.
The annual conference will cover topics ranging from barefoot trimming and laminitis treatment to eye and respiratory disease.
The Fresno County horse is reported as affected and alive.
A Stark County horse is the state’s first equine case of 2019.
Just six or seven months ago, Kentucky was dealing with overabundant rainfall and soaked pastures, but now things are close to bone dry. Kentucky needs rain, and fast.
Newly confirmed cases include horses in Jackson, Kalamazoo, Montcalm, and Newaygo counties.
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