How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Laminitis can be challenging to treat, but using acupuncture in conjunction with traditional therapies might improve results, one study found. Here’s how.
A standing equine PET scanner will soon be available at Santa Anita Park. Veterinarians and researchers hope it will ultimately help identify subtle pre-existing bone changes before they lead to catastrophic injuries.
Researchers developed the new method for horses based on work conducted in humans. The procedure involves two stabilization devices: an intervertebral device to reduce compression and screws with rotating heads and connecting rods to stabilize the vertebrae.
Belgian horses with two copies of the DDB2 genetic variant are four times more likely to develop ocular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) than those with one or no copies, researchers found.
Ammonia buildup can affect a horse’s respiratory health and performance, but it is preventable with sound management practices. Download this free report to learn more.
A strict series of pre-race procedures is designed to ensure racehorse safety and welfare.
Researchers found that many owners believe horses have emotions—even complex ones. However, the paradox, they say, is that people continue to act in ways that cause presumably negative emotions in horses.
Track ponies, or pony horses, play important roles both on training and race days.
This gift will help the University of Kentucky launch a world-class equine drug research and testing program under the direction of Scott Stanley, PhD.
No matter what devices farriers use, their goal is the same: to give each horse the best opportunity to run to his potential. Here’s how they help racehorses succeed on the track.
Study results revealed that box stalls have much higher concentrations of potentially disease-causing pathogens in the air compared to run-in sheds.
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race. Here’s a look at some of the tack you might see racehorses sporting.
Drs. Mick Peterson and Wayne McIlwraith weigh in on what we’ve learned about racing surface safety, issues currently at hand, and what the future could bring.
Regardless of whether they’ll one day achieve Triple Crown glory or never make a start on the track, foals bred to be racehorses follow a similar path at the start of their lives. Here’s a look at how many Thoroughbreds begin their journeys.
Proper nutrition is critical for growth and development. Learn the right way to feed your foal.
Veterinarians often prescribe medications to control acute and chronic clinical signs of disease, along with recommending environmental changes to limit asthmatic horses’ exposure to inhaled allergens. What do owners think of these sometimes time-consuming and expensive suggestions?
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