Latest News – The Horse
Mountain Bikes on Horse Trails? No Problem if You’re Prepared
Introduce horses systematically to bikes, hikers, backpackers, strollers, and ATVs to reduce spooking on the trail.
Bramlage, McIlwraith on Santa Anita: A Combination of Factors to Blame
Renowned veterinarians talk catastrophic injury prevention, uniform medication policies, and more in a Translational Medicine Institute video.
‘Motivator Gene’ Linked to Horses and Their Race Careers
The role of a behavior-related gene might explain why some Thoroughbreds start race careers while others don’t, researchers say.
Equine Asthma and Upper Respiratory Issues: What’s the Link?
Horses with equine asthma are more likely to have pharyngeal abnormalities in the upper airway during exercise than their asthma-free counterparts.
How to Keep Flies Out of Your Horse Barn
Dr. Erika Machtinger gives an overview of how stable flies are different than houseflies and offers strategies for a (nearly) fly-free barn.
New Way to Detect Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals
Digital and optical refractometers are simple, rapid, and cost-effective methods for assessing failure of passive transfer in foals with moderate to good accuracy, researchers found.
Do Flies Like Some Horses More Than Others?
Find out what characteristics might attract more flies than others in horses from Dr. Erika Machtinger.
Muscle Disease Mutation Common in Quarter Horses
Researchers say the mutation responsible for the sometimes-fatal muscle condition immune-mediated myositis (or IMM) is just as common, if not more so, than at least two other well-known genetic diseases in Quarter Horses: HERDA and HYPP.
Adult Horse Weight Calculator
Use our free adult horse weight calculator to estimate your horse’s weight using body length and heart girth measurements.
Improving Genetic Diversity in Japanese Thoroughbreds
While a limited gene pool hasn’t put Japanese Thoroughbreds at risk of losing genetic diversity, selective breeding and low foal numbers have, researchers in that country say. Here’s why.
Defining Colombian Paso Fino Gaits
Colombian Paso Finos have a unique gait most other Paso Finos don’t: the trocha. And recent study results suggest that gait isn’t genetically similar to lateral gaits in other ambling breeds like Icelandics, Tennessee Walking Horses, and pacers.
Equine Pregnancy Rates After In Vitro Embryo Freezing
Given the right conditions, equine embryos produced in a lab using ICSI can lead to pregnancy rates of approximately 70%, researchers say.
Clip Horse Pastures to Reduce Ergot Poisoning Risk
Staff from the UK Horse Pasture Evaluation program recently observed ergot bodies in tall fescue pastures on several Central Kentucky horse farms. Here’s what to watch for.
Is There a Fly Spray for Horses That Actually Works?
Dr. Erika Machtinger offers help for owners looking for the right fly spray to protect their horses.
How Mosquitoes Impact Horses
Learn which mosquitoes can transmit disease and how to manage populations on your farm.
Blood Biomarkers Could Help Diagnose Sarcoids in Horses
Veterinarians might soon be able to diagnose sarcoids in horses using a simple blood test rather than an invasive biopsy. Here’s what researchers are studying.
