The survey focused on how local organizations are handling key issues relating to horse lands, such as land protection, equine facility access, establishing and protecting trails and trail networks, and more.
An old adage says a good horse doesn’t come in a bad color. But recent study results might rewrite that saying. Researchers have uncovered a possible link between coat color and harness racing performance.
On Oct. 2, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the 18-year-old bay stallion, N9BFNY (“Sir Gruff”) was struck and killed by a car on the MD Rt. 611 causeway.
Tendons and ligaments are meant stretch and flex. So it must be bad news when hard material forms within them, right? Not necessarily, researchers say.
Two unvaccinated Quarter Horse mares from Polk County developed ataxia (incoordination) on Sept. 24. Both are being treated symptomatically.
The affected 3-year-old filly from Fayette County presented on Sept. 28 with acute progressive ataxia (incoordination). As of Oct. 2, the fill is reportedly much improved with a favorable prognosis.
Researchers had hypothesized that haylage would produce a lower insulin response than hay, as the sugar in haylage is partially fermented and could result in a less-pronounced insulin response.
The affected yearling Quarter Horse filly from Stephens County was not vaccinated against WNV.
Researchers found that horses ventilated with “heliox” rated better for two measures of respiratory mechanical function—low peak inspiratory pressure and higher lung compliance—compared to those breathing pure oxygen.
Researchers determined that horses with preclinical PPID (that is, blood values suggestive of PPID but aren’t yet showing clinical signs of disease) did not have higher fecal egg counts than healthy horses.
Our nutritionist looks at whether all-pellet diets are good for horses.
The newly confirmed positive horse’s home premises in Weld County has been quarantined and other resident horses will be retested in 60 days.
Investigators describe the two missing animals as a chestnut Quarter Horse gelding with an “FD” brand on his front left shoulder and a palomino Quarter Horse gelding with a “SE” brand on his left hip.
Researchers found that 58% of responding hospitals said they consult a nutritional adviser about feeding their patients and 21% reportedly feed all patients the same type of feed.
Dr. Camie Heleski describes learning theory to help horse people and vets more safely and humanely interact with horses.
Alisa Herbst is studying inflamm-aging (chronic low-grade inflammation) in senior horses.
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