How to care for the basic health needs of horses
One study presented at the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium found the answer. Also learn about how vibration plates really affect horses, if GPS accurately measures horse speed, and more.
Research suggests that bisphosphonates can effectively help control clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses, but there’s less research on off-label use. Here’s what to know.
Read about research into increasing the time horses spend eating (a good thing) without feeding them too much (a bad thing), along with more take-homes from the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium.
Has any research been done regarding what horses might like and dislike about their homes?
Researchers successfully tested a drug- and hormone-free approach for suppressing estrus in mares they say is safe, easy, and doesn’t affect future fertility.
Surgeon Dr. Anthony Blikslager shares his perspective on preventing horse colic.
There’s no getting around it: Horses—especially those expected to perform at a high level—are risky purchases. But a thorough prepurchase exam can help give you confidence that you’re making the right investment for your scenario. Here’s what practitioners look for during prepurchase exams for upper-level sport horses.
Horses with grassy turnouts graze all day, so they don’t need extra forage when they’re stalled at night, right? Not so fast, our nutritionist says. Here’s why.
Butte County public health officials say they’re concerned about an increased number of mosquitoes capable of transmitting WNV due to late-season rainstorms and more breeding sites in the 2018 Camp Fire burn zone.
We might be quick to blame a horse for misbehaving, but a closer look at equine behavior might reveal we’re the problem. Here’s what to consider.
Researchers recently found that, despite what can be an arduous first year of transition, healthwise, owners are overwhelmingly very satisfied with their horses and most said they’d buy an OTTB again.
If a horse’s tail has been blocked or nerved, is he at a social disadvantage when turned out with others? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
Scientists are exploring how 3-D-printed scaffolds can help turn equine induced pluripotent stem cells into bone, which, they say, paves the way toward laboratory production of bone constructs that could ultimately aid fracture repair in horses.
A veterinarian offers tips on sun protection for horses with pink skin from sunburn and photosensitivity during the summer months.
Do fish help keep horse water tanks clean? Maybe not, our nutritionist says, but they might have other benefits. Here’s why.
Studies have shown that equestrians are at more risk for traumatic brain injuries than participants in most other sports. Here’s what you need to know about concussion diagnostics and returning to riding.
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