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Pagan Set to Speak at IGNITE 2nd Annual Sport Science Seminar for the Olympic Disciplines in Ocala

...equine athletes.” The mission of the group is “to deliver evidence-inspired health and performance improvements to every equine athlete,” according to its website. Learn more about this two-day seminar! ...

Reviewing an x-ray of a horse's cannon bone

Hands-On Horse Research: Radiographic Photodensitometry In Action

...is expressed as a radiographic bone aluminum equivalent (RBAE), which can be used to calculate actual BMC. The third metacarpal, or cannon bone, is the preferred site for radiographic photodensitometry....

Close up photo of a woman organizing samples in a lab.

Research Insights: Processing Blood Samples

...capability, samples may be analyzed on-site or sent to outside laboratories. Common blood analysis methods include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), blood gas analysis, blood chemistry analysis, and hemostasis analysis, among...

Cover Story: KER Collaborative Research Scores Top Billing

...the company’s research herd. In addition to his work in Ocala, the 14-year-old gelding has participated in multiple studies at the Kentucky facility. According to its website, Antioxidants “provides an...

Role of Nitric Oxide, Endothelial Dysfunction, and Blood Pressure in Laminitis Explored

...ponies with a previous history of laminitis had a greater increase in blood pressure than ponies without a history of laminitis. “This was the opposite of what the research team...

Obese Equine Athletes: Are These “Unhealthy” Healthy Horses?

...Condition Resources on the Kentucky Equine Research website. *Pratt-Phillips, S., A. Munjizun, and K. Janicki. 2023. Visual assessment of adiposity in elite hunter ponies . Journal of Equine Veterinary Science...

Rehabilitation for Tendon Injuries in Horses: Stem Cells Useful

...patient and then sending those cells to a laboratory to be cultured. Ten million of the patient’s cultured cells are then injected directly into the lesion (i.e., site of injury...

Sweaty steeplechase racehorse being led after race.

Consider Preloading Electrolytes to Exercising Horses

Exercising horses lose valuable electrolytes in sweat and can easily become dehydrated. Owners often offer electrolytes following work or competition to replace these losses; however, pre-exercise electrolytes may be an...

Kentucky Equine Research to Exhibit at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover

...gathering of the organizations, trainers, and farms dedicated to serving these horses when they retire from racing. All event details can be found on the Retired Racehorse Project’s website. ...

Weighing Horses: The Truth About Weight Tapes

...is still useful,” advised Whitehouse. For more resources on body condition scoring and weight management, visit the Body Condition Resources page on the Kentucky Equine Research website. * Grimwood, K.,...

Chew on This: Masticatory Muscles May Be Problematic in Horses

...cheek of the jawbone. In some horses, this muscle is nearly two inches thick.* Of these muscles, the masseter is the most likely site of disease or malfunction.+ Masseter myodegeneration...

Equine Health and Nutrition Conference, Presented by Kentucky Equine Research: Register Now for Special Pricing

...so register now before it’s too late. Early-bird registration is open through November 15. Visit the conference website for more information. We hope to see you in Ocala in February!...

Kentucky Equine Research Conference: Come to Florida in February!

...so register now before it’s too late. Early-bird registration is open through November 15. Visit the conference website for more information. We hope to see you in Florida this February!...

Kentucky Equine Research Wraps Up Successful Trip to AAEP Convention

...AAEP website, the convention is the world’s largest continuing education event for veterinarians devoted to equine practice and features over 100 hours of continuing education, presentations on the latest in...

Kentucky Equine Research Nutritionist Tackles Food Allergies in Horses on Podcast

...allergen testing. “Intradermal testing involves injecting small amounts of different allergens under the skin. If a wheal (raised, itchy area of skin) forms at a specific injection site, this is...