
Equine Science Society Symposium 2017
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Do Obese Horses Spend More Time Eating Than Lean Ones?
by Erica Larson | Dec 3, 2017
Lean horses actually spent more time than obese ones eating, but both groups consume roughly the same amount of hay.
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by Erica Larson | Nov 28, 2017
Study results suggest caretakers spend nearly $435 more annually managing obese equids compared to their nonobese ones.
Read MoreCould Overweight Equids Benefit From Teff Hay?
by Erica Larson | Sep 1, 2017
Horses voluntarily reduced their hay intake (and, thus, calorie consumption) when offered teff compared to ryegrass.
Read MoreShort-, Long-Term Effects of Vibrating Platforms Studied
by Erica Larson | Aug 24, 2017
There were no musculoskeletal differences between treatment and control horses, but there were behavioral differences.
Read MoreUnwelcome Horse Pasture Plants Got Your Goat? Get a Goat!
by Erica Larson | Aug 3, 2017
Goats were effective at defoliating invasive plant species, which allowed for improved forage availability in pastures.
Read MoreDoes Horse Water Bucket Placement Matter?
by Erica Larson | Aug 3, 2017
Horses drank significantly more water from a bucket closest to the stall door compared to one near the feeder.
Read MoreHow Does Transport Impact Senior Horse Immune Function?
by Erica Larson | Jul 25, 2017
Decreased immune function following transport could take more than a month to return to normal, researchers found.
Read MoreResearchers Study Muzzled Horse Behavior
by Erica Larson | Jun 22, 2017
Although horses spent more time walking when muzzled, they also more than doubled the time they spent standing.
Read MoreTop Tweets From the 2017 Equine Science Society Symposium
by The Horse Staff | Jun 5, 2017
We’ve collected tweets and take-homes from the 2017 Equine Science Society Symposium. Take a look!
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