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Horses grazing in field
January 03, 2022

Causes of Death in Retirement Facilities for Horses

Using records from a private equine retirement center gathered over eight years, researchers aimed to pinpoint common causes of Read more
December 29, 2021

Pelvic Fractures in Athletic Horses

Although pelvic fractures occur infrequently compared to other injuries, researchers set out to describe those diagnosed in elite endurance Read more
Tall fescue
December 27, 2021

Fescue Toxicosis in Mares: How Much Ergovaline Is Too Much?

Researchers measure endophyte and ergovaline, as well as pasture species composition, to calculate ergovaline in broodmare pastures. Read more
Harness racing
December 22, 2021

Bit-Related Injuries in Harness Racehorses

Researchers attempted to pinpoint the root cause of bit-related mouth injuries in a recent study of harness racehorses. Read more
Woman measuring grain in barn aisle before feeding horses.
December 20, 2021

Set Up a Horse-Sitter for Success

Careful planning and detailed instruction can help your horse-sitter provide the best care for your farm and horses. Read more
Young Thoroughbred Horse Looking Out of his Stall in a Training Barn
December 13, 2021

Microbiota Matters: Colic Duration and Lesion Location in Horses

To understand the role of microbiota in horses with colic, researchers observed changes at three key time points during Read more
Horse manure on trailer
December 08, 2021

Stem the Flow: Free Fecal Water in Horses

Horses with free fecal water syndrome usually have normal manure, but produce and expel liquid either during defecation or Read more
December 06, 2021

Equine Asthma: Muscular Changes in Airways

Understanding airway remodeling in mild asthmatic cases may help veterinarians develop biomarkers to assess disease progression and response to therapy.    Read more
Vet floating a horse's teeth during a dental exam.
December 01, 2021

Basic Dental Care for Horses

The condition of a horse or pony’s teeth often serves as a bellwether for its overall well-being. Read more
November 24, 2021

Colic Survival Scoring System in Horses

Because colic may stem from many causes, predicting survival is a challenge. Can a scoring system predict colic survival Read more
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