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Racehorse exercising on track
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 Read more
Horses looking out windows of trailer
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 Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
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 Read more
Paint mare with foal nursing
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 Read more
Cribbing horse
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 Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
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 Read more
Paint mare with foal nursing
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 Read more
Horse laying down in sand
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 Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
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%. Read more
Horse trotting in pasture
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 Read more
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