Researchers have learned that fractured splint bone healing can be optimized by replacing metal screws with absorbable ones.
Are you searching for a facility at which to board your horse? Here are a few things to consider.
Researchers found a significant difference in how they body condition scored horses compared to the animals’ owners, who tended to underestimate body condition.
Stephanie shares some tips and tricks she learned recently while trying to medicate her off-track Thoroughbred, Happy.
The summit, which was organized and underwritten by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and The Jockey Club, featured discussions on topics ranging from disaster preparedness, jockey injuries, and equine injuries to racing integrity, Thoroughbreds as sport horses, and racing surfaces.
Remember these helpful tips for a successful road trip with your horse to make it to your destination safe and sound.
Catheter complications in horses are rare, and in most cases the benefits of catheter use “far outweigh the risks,” researchers say.
Wildfires and barn fires present a real threat to horse and human safety. Learn how to make your property fire-free during this Q&A.
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness but often resolves quickly with the proper treatment.
Officials say “spring shots” can help protect horses from mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Although Hendra virus—which has only been diagnosed in Australia thus far—can strike at any time, traditionally there are more cases during the winter months, which have arrived in Australia.
In a recent study Japanese researchers found that the right mix of equine influenza vaccines provided immunity against the virus; the wrong mix, however, did not.
A reader trying to adhere to current deworming recommendations wonders how to manage her horse who is boarded at a farm that still practices rotational deworming. An equine parasitologist weighs in.
Researchers say the standing technique minimizes risk to the patient, reduces costs to the client, and limits complications.
A successful equine slim-down program includes frequent weight assessments, smart feeding techniques, and various forms of exercise.
It’s the question that always ignites a fierce debate in the racing world: Should people be able to race Thoroughbreds under the influence of therapeutic medication?
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