Dr. Temple Grandin on Fear in Horses
The Horse Staff
August 12, 2013
Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, talks about how horses experience fear.
Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, talks about how horses experience fear.
Dr. Dickson Varner describes what he’s looking for during a stallion breeding soundness exam.
Dr. Chris Sanchez of the University of Florida describes how pain affects conception rates in other species and how this research might be applied to horses.
Seeing the tiny ponies grazing on lush, green University of Pennsylvania pasture, you’d expect more than a few to founder. Find out why they don’t from equine behavior researcher Dr. Sue McDonnell.
Dr. Wendy Vaala shares important information about proper internal parasite control and deworming for suckling and weanling foals. She especially emphasizes the importance of treating roundworm infection.
Dr. Hayley Randle shares why it’s important for riders and coaches to understand rein tension.
Dr. Hayley Randle of Duchy College in Cornwall, U.K., compares how professional and amateur riders responded during her rein tension study.
Did you know the rate of death for horses under general anesthesia is 100 times greater than humans? Horse size and history makes a difference. Learn that and more about field anesthesia from specialist Dr. Nora Matthews of Texas A & M.
Dr. Hayley Randle, a researcher with the equitation science department at Duchy College in Cornwall, U.K., shares the results of her study investigating rider perception of rein tension.
Dr. Peter Timoney of the Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky discusses maintaining a balance between the facilitation of international horse movement and mitigation of disease risk.
Dr. Kenneth Lam, executive manager and international veterinary liaison for the Hong Kong Jockey Club, presents ways to protect populations when temporarily moving horses for international competitions.
Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.
Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University answers a reader question about transferring skills from human infection control to a career in equine infection control, noting that many disease prevention concepts are similar between species.
Dr. Graeme Cooke, FEI veterinary director, discusses how we can better facilitate movement of horses for international competition while preventing the spread of disease.
Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University describes how to select a disinfectant to protect horses from infectious disease agents, based on organic material present, surface type, and disinfecting goals.
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz of Colorado State University describes using quarantine, designated equipment, and other measures to avoid disease spread among a population when a new horse arrives at a barn or returns from a show or event.
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