
Equine Science Society Symposium 2019
Event coverage from the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Consider Flavoring Your Horse’s High-Fiber Feed With Fenugreek
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 12, 2019
A research team investigated which flavorings horses preferred to make high-fiber rations more palatable. Here’s what they found.
Read MoreWeekly Furosemide Use Doesn’t Disrupt Horses’ Long-Term Calcium Balance
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 8, 2019
Equine researchers recently found that calcium levels return to baseline within five days, suggesting that weekly furosemide administration in racehorses doesn’t lead to long-term calcium losses that might contribute to skeletal injuries.
Read MoreA Citrus Oil Supplement Might Have a Calming Effect on Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 8, 2019
A researcher found horses given the supplement startled less.
Read MoreFortified Concentrate Feed Found to Improve Horses’ Toplines
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 7, 2019
Owners who struggle to provide their horses with consistently good-quality forage might be able to improve feed digestibility and topline development by offering these horses a fortified feed, researchers find.
Read MoreDoes Omeprazole Reduce Cribbing in Horses?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 5, 2019
A researcher tested whether treating gastric ulcers as the cause of cribbing could reduce the behavior; omeprazole at a standard dose wasn’t useful for this purpose.
Read MoreClayton on Ground Reaction Forces, Footing, and Lameness in Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 4, 2019
Renowned researcher Dr. Hilary Clayton gave a keynote presentation about equine locomotion at the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium. Here’s our exclusive recap.
Read MoreTheraPlate Might Help Minimize Muscle Loss in Horses on Stall Rest
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 2, 2019
Because research into vortex wave circulation therapy is new, one researcher sought to understand how it might be helping horses, and she produced measurable results.
Read MoreTransport and Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Microflora
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 1, 2019
Stress not only leads to stereotypical behaviors and high cortisol (stress hormone) levels but also disrupts the horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome.
Read More8 Facts About Circadian and Circannual Rhythms in Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Aug 31, 2019
Daylight cycles influence physiology and behavior rhythms. And, as an Irish researcher recently reported, understanding how horses respond to these cycles can help you better manage your animals.
Read MoreDoes the Moon Phase Affect Horses’ Colic Risk?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Aug 30, 2019
Studies have shown a lunar influence on humans and animals, from fertility levels to hormone fluctuations to immune response. More research into its effect on equine colic, however, needs to be done to make a strong association.
Read MorePicky Eater? Add Anise Flavoring to Your Horse’s Feed
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Aug 29, 2019
A researcher tested common oil-based palatants to find out which horses liked best. Here are her results.
Read MoreHorse Eating Too Fast? High-Fiber Feeds Might Slow Him Down
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Aug 29, 2019
A researcher investigated how long horses spent eating when offered varying amounts of soluble fiber. Her findings could help your horse avoid health and behavior issues, such as gastric ulcers and cribbing.
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