Using DNA to Predict a Horse’s Athletic Potential
Erica Larson
November 10, 2014
Learn about DNA profiling, a practice designed to predict a horse’s athletic potential by evaluating that individual’s genetic markers.
Learn about DNA profiling, a practice designed to predict a horse’s athletic potential by evaluating that individual’s genetic markers.
Researchers say study results suggests vets could potentially use hops extract to mediate health conditions associated with carbohydrate overload.
The Jan. 7, 2015, short course will offer lectures in the morning and hands-on experience in the afternoon.
The Time to Ride Event Grant Program offers stables, businesses, and organizations an additional incentive to connect new people to horses.
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has issued a statement clarifying the regulations on equine dental procedures in that country.
Cortisol levels were higher during a competition than at home, and they continued rising throughout the event.
The city of Blue Ash, Ohio, has asked an appeals court to uphold a lower court’s decision relative to a child’s use of a Miniature Horse as a service animal.
In 2014 TCA granted more than $512,000 to about 75 charities working to aid in Thoroughbred rescue, retirement and adoption, backstretch and farm worker services, research, and therapeutic riding.
Drs. Bill Rood and Tom Riddle will receive the award, which is given annually to persons who have created and led successful equine business enterprises.
The only variable researchers could link with the likelihood of falling was the horse and rider’s competitive rank going into cross-country.
Fifty-one Colorado premises remain under quarantine after horses and cows tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
Three companies have received warning letters from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing equine ulcer products without that agency’s approval.
Two horses were euthanized after exhibiting signs consistent with the disease; one of those tested positive for the neurologic form.
A public memorial service will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.
The conference will focus on applying science to horses, saddles, and riders to help improve the health and welfare of both horses and humans.
A law enforcement officer and a horse rescuer reveal what’s behind rescuing and rehabilitating a neglected equid.
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