
‘EquCab3.0’ Horse Genome Reference Assembly Available Online
EquCab3.0 will be a critical resource for equine geneticists and scientists working to identify the causes and related biology of horses’ inherited traits.


EquCab3.0 will be a critical resource for equine geneticists and scientists working to identify the causes and related biology of horses’ inherited traits.

The affected Quarter Horse exhibited fever, ataxia, and other neurologic signs of disease.

The 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare became clinical on Jan. 31 and was euthanized due to a poor prognosis.

Researchers determined that SAA is a more reliable indicator of inflammation than rectal temperature in traveling horses.

The BLM removed 1,294 wild horses from the range. Those animals were checked by a vet and are being prepared for adoption.

Researchers found that Przewalski’s horses, which were believed to be the last truly wild horses, are actually the feral descendants of the first horses ever domesticated.

Our nutritionist weighs whether steaming or soaking hay is more effective at reducing NSC levels for horses with insulin resistance.

A mature horse that is idle or lightly exercised requires 100 mg of copper per day. Here’s why.

Researchers are examining the rate of injury and illness in North American 2-year-old Thoroughbreds in training.

Dr. Michelle Linton offers suggestions on how to identify when your mare is ready to foal.

This is the second article in a series looking at how researchers test and maintain equine competition surfaces worldwide.

Researchers hope that, one day, they’ll be able to identify at-risk horses and intervene before a catastrophic breakdown occurs.

Fleming is studying carrier proteins in circulation in horses’ bodies that have the potential to be used as biomarkers.

Find out the pros and cons of a stall vs. pasture birth from Dr. Michelle Linton of the University of Pennsylvania.

Good pasture management begins with maintaining soil fertility to promote the growth of desirable grasses.

The updated biosecurity guidelines are designed to help minimize the occurrence and mitigate the spread of potential disease outbreaks.
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