Scientists categorize dwarfism in horses as being either proportional or disproportional, but both types are caused by genetic mutations.
Researchers identified found mutations in the gene aggrecan—the major structural protein of cartilage associated with dwarfism in Miniature Horses.
A high-fat, high-fiber “museli” mix appeared to supply sports ponies with enough energy to perform well and maintain body condition while reducing blood glucose levels after meals, potentially reducing their risk of metabolic disorders.
We must consider the breeds of our horses and ponies when planning their diets. Here’s a look at what we currently know about feeding major equid categories and where we’re heading.
At the end of 2017, 120 Shackleford Banks horses roamed Cape Lookout National Seashore, in North Carolina.
Polly’s owner planned ahead to keep her healthy and happy over their 2,500-mile, 14-month journey from the Canadian to Mexican borders.
Scientists are continuing to uncover which genes are responsible for certain traits in horses.
An ideal conditioning and racing program allows racehorses to perform at their peak, remain sound through their racing careers, and be ready to commence a second career in another discipline.
Ponies that didn’t receive extra hay adapted to the available food supply, but blood parameters suggested health problems could develop when the available fodder is insufficient.
Presentation topics will include metabolic issues, breeding, melanoma, lameness in prepurchase exams, and more.
Researchers have found yet another genetic variation responsible for yet-unexplained white spotting.
Veterinarians could be able to use this baseline data to identify prelaminitic changes in Arabian horses.
Researchers found high degrees of heritability (up to 0.17), especially in male horses and in pacers.
Base coat color and horse sex appear to play significant roles in spotting patterns, researchers learned.
For the first time in more than a century kulan (or Asiatic wild asses) are residing on Kazakhstan’s central steppes.
Researchers from The Donkey Sanctuary and the University of Milan developed the guidelines during a two-year study.
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