Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Researchers say the mutation responsible for the sometimes-fatal muscle condition immune-mediated myositis (or IMM) is just as common, if not more so, than at least two other well-known genetic diseases in Quarter Horses: HERDA and HYPP.
Colombian Paso Finos have a unique gait most other Paso Finos don’t: the trocha. And recent study results suggest that gait isn’t genetically similar to lateral gaits in other ambling breeds like Icelandics, Tennessee Walking Horses, and pacers.
Whatever your horse’s job, his joints keep him moving. But osteoarthritis can stop a horse in his tracks. Here’s what to know about this debilitating condition.
Scientists recently tested a noninvasive, wireless, wearable device that allows veterinarians to monitor heart function, sounds and murmurs, and more while the horse remains free to move around his normal surroundings.
High temperatures and humidity can make caring for horses a challenging endeavor.
Researchers recently identified the genetics behind some equine joint angles, which, they say, can impair equine performance, health, and welfare. Here’s how.
Lemon verbena extract could help reduce cellular stress that leads to oxidative damage, which, in turn, can compromise horse health and welfare. Here’s how.
Proposals for research on how bisphosphonates impact racehorses and young racing prospects intended for sale at public auction must be submitted by Oct. 1.
A five-member team of independent CHRB veterinarians and stewards will provide additional review of horses’ medical, training, and racing history and will have authority to scratch horses that do not appear fit to run.
By analyzing “wither drop,” researchers found that some horses tend to drop their withers lower when bringing one foreleg forward than the other. Here’s what that means for equestrians.
A U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian who has overseen the shipping of horses to six Olympic Games shares what steps to take before, during, and after a long-distance trailer ride.
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.
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.
Arytenoid function can impact both sales price and airway function in horses, so it’s important for both buyers and sellers that veterinarians evaluate it consistently, one practitioner says.
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.
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.
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