An owner gives her two horses the same feed and is happy with the results with one horse but is concerned about the other. Dr. Clair Thunes discusses what causes horses to respond differently to the same diet.
This gift will help the University of Kentucky launch a world-class equine drug research and testing program under the direction of Scott Stanley, PhD.
No matter what devices farriers use, their goal is the same: to give each horse the best opportunity to run to his potential. Here’s how they help racehorses succeed on the track.
A variety of initiatives on racing surfaces, race-day scrutiny, and more are in place at all three NYRA tracks—Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course.
Independent equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares basic guidelines for feeding horses enough calories and what factors might influence your horse’s caloric needs.
Study results revealed that box stalls have much higher concentrations of potentially disease-causing pathogens in the air compared to run-in sheds.
A dressage horse recovered from EPM but still has an abnormal gait. An equine internal medicine specialist explains why owners of some horses with EPM might observe long-term gait and/or performance issues.
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race. Here’s a look at some of the tack you might see racehorses sporting.
Drs. Mick Peterson and Wayne McIlwraith weigh in on what we’ve learned about racing surface safety, issues currently at hand, and what the future could bring.
Regardless of whether they’ll one day achieve Triple Crown glory or never make a start on the track, foals bred to be racehorses follow a similar path at the start of their lives. Here’s a look at how many Thoroughbreds begin their journeys.
Proper nutrition is critical for growth and development. Learn the right way to feed your foal.
Veterinarians often prescribe medications to control acute and chronic clinical signs of disease, along with recommending environmental changes to limit asthmatic horses’ exposure to inhaled allergens. What do owners think of these sometimes time-consuming and expensive suggestions?
Competitors in 3 Minute Thesis (or 3MT) events have no more than three minutes to present their research and its significance to a general audience, and the presenter is allowed one static presentation side and no props or costumes.
Chemotherapy can help horses with lymphoma achieve remission and extend their lifespans for several months or years, researchers learned.
Dunuwille is studying the vascular inflammatory process equine herpesvirus type 1 and equine arteritis virus induce. Both viruses can cause abortions in pregnant mares, and vascular inflammation plays a major role in these losses.
Managing horses with PPID is an ongoing commitment and requires careful veterinary observation. By monitoring both clinical signs and endocrine values, many affected horses can return to athletic function and/or maintain a good quality of life.
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