Health

February 07, 2011
Musculoskeletal Injury Risks in Training
Training to race involves one of the most demanding equine exercise schedules. Musculoskeletal injuries are quite common among racehorses

February 02, 2011
Ventilation Important During Horse Transport
A recent study was designed to assess air exchange rates in horse trailers with various ventilation port configurations and

January 31, 2011
Management Tips to Reduce Respiratory Tract Irritation
The most important component of treatment is environmental control to reduce exposure of the horse to the airborne allergens

January 28, 2011
Cryptosporidium May Be Related To Foal Heat Diarrhea
Mares come into estrus about 7 to 14 days after giving birth. This period coincides with the occurrence of

January 28, 2011
Sorting Out Abnormal Oral Behaviors
Researchers found that a group of confirmed cribbers engaged in the vice an average of 1,470 times during a

January 28, 2011
Barn Ventilation in the Cold Months
As cold weather descends, horse owners worry about keeping frigid winds from whipping through their barns. And though it's

January 27, 2011
Test Identifies Equine Embryos Carrying Genetic Defects
Research at Texas A&M University has led to the development of a technique to identify defective genes in embryos

January 27, 2011
Equine Motor Neuron Disease
Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) is characterized by the rapid onset of trembling, constant shifting of weight in the

January 26, 2011
Run-In Sheds: Are They Worth the Trouble?
Overall use by horses standing or lying in or next to the sheds was less than 10%.

January 26, 2011
Exercise and Immune Response in Younger and Older Horses
Horses need regular exercise to keep their musculoskeletal systems in good condition. A trial was designed to determine the