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Scientists theorized that hair cortisol levels could help identify early stage pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.

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Erica Larson August 12, 2016

EMS did not appear to significantly impact horses’ humoral responses compared to age-matched controls, researchers said.

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Erica Larson August 6, 2016

Horses with significant cardiac arrhythmias or ones found during multiple sessions might be less likely to race.

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