Music Genre’s Effect on Horse Behavior Evaluated
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
January 18, 2013
Horses seemed more at ease when classical or country music was played compared to rock or jazz.
Horses seemed more at ease when classical or country music was played compared to rock or jazz.
Paynter recovered from life-threatening battles with laminitis and colitis and recently returned to training.
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.
Show jumper Wonderboy III likely died from a cardiac condition leading to aortic rupture, his owner says.
Some equine welfare activists claim the event could include sales of horses wearing padded shoes and chains.
Soaking hay can cause protein and mineral loss, depending on the time submerged and water temperature.
Thirty-seven percent of the “beef” products tested in a routine study contained equine DNA.
Seeds from box elder trees were consistently present in the autumn pastures of all horses studied.
The video uses maps to help explain how equine influenza spread during the 2007 Australian outbreak.
Researchers identified more behavioral signs of discomfort in horses with heads held behind the vertical.
Robin Fontenot, DVM, MS, will train students in large animal surgery through lectures and teaching labs.
Protective equipment use and disease awareness likely reduced human infections during recent outbreaks.
My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I’m missing?
Researchers are seeking horses for a study investigating resveratrol as a possible osteoarthritis treatment.
One vet says radiographs can help in assessing a horse’s feet and developing a plan to maximize soundness.
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