Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.
Is club foot an inherited condition in horses? A veterinarian offers her thoughts.
These study results could help breeders and trainers determine which horses have the best DNA for coping with a racing environment.
Researchers discovered a connection between Chromosome 25 and the presence of kissing spines in horses.
How can biomarkers be used to help improve performance and reduce injury risk in horses?
An overactive immune system, environmental factors, genetics, and exposure all contribute to equine allergies.
Friesian breeders can test for the variant to implement early veterinary management and avoid breeding carriers.
Techniques that allow researchers to understand the underlying mechanisms of disease include genetic analyses, RNA sequencing, and advanced proteomics and lipidomics.
If you suspect your horse’s hair whorls have something to do with his personality, you might be right.
Researchers monitored mares’ heart rate responses to sounds of certain predators. Here’s what they found.
Research results could lead to better identification of horses likely to gray early or pass on gray-with-age genes and a clearer understanding of how the mutation affects horses’ health.
Three scientists discuss genetic variation in horse breeds, why it’s important, and what we’ll learn from the Thoroughbred Genetic Diversity project.
Researcher: ACOX1 might factor into energy metabolism that contributes to the different needs of certain breeds, including Thoroughbreds and Arabians, as well as “rustic” breeds capable of surviving harsh conditions.
A dappled coat has long been a sign of optimum equine health and good nutrition, but the reality behind dappling is more complicated. Our equine nutritionist offers advice on bringing out the bloom in your horse’s coat.
Researchers believe breeding two white-spotted donkeys could lead to embryonic loss, fetal abortion, or the death of a young foal.
Study: Arabians with certain genes coding for less muscle fatigue, more time-efficient energy production, and improved muscular contraction have better racing results than those without.
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