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Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers

...capacity on-site and available without restriction. Drs. Sally DeNotta and Samantha Brooks presented the next talk, “Should You Sweat it? Anhidrosis in the Equine Athlete.” DeNotta provided an overview of...

Woman measuring grain in barn aisle before feeding horses.

How to Feed Horses: General Guidelines

...their feed and forages. Parasite control. Parasites can increase the risk of digestive tract problems, such as colic or ulcers. Horse owners should practice parasite-control measures including an appropriate deworming...

Phenylbutazone May Improve Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

...discomfort. “In humans with type-2 diabetes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase insulin secretion from the pancreas and decrease clearance from the bloodstream. This is the opposite of what we want to...

A KER intern posing with a research horse at the KER Performance Center.

Kentucky Equine Research Named Official Sponsor of World Equestrian Center

...than 800 permanent stalls, ample retail space, delicious on-site dining and a wealth of luxurious lodging options, this southwest Ohio facility has established itself as a renowned equestrian sport destination....

Myofibrillar Myopathy in Horses: History, Feeding, and Management

...recommendations can be found on Valberg’s website. Unfortunately, an exact cause for MFM is not known at this time. While it is likely that there is a genetic component, a...

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER)

Kentucky Equine Research Presents Findings at European Conference

...nutrition and exercise. Kentucky Equine Research hosts the Valberg Neuromuscular Diagnostic Laboratory on its website. David Nash, director of nutrition technology for Kentucky Equine Research, also attended the conference. ...

Colicky horse laying down in a stall at the vet hospital.

Top Worries Following Surgery in Horses

...Equine Research. Data for eight specific complications reported in those 67 studies published between 2000 and 2023 were analyzed. Those complications included: Postsurgical colic; Surgical site difficulties, such as incisional...

Grass, Yards and Drugs: Uncovering Some Surprising Aspects of Bone Health

...a tailored diet analysis or advice on optimising nutrition for bone health, please contact Kentucky Equine Research at [email protected]. For more information about equine nutrition, please click around this website!...

Novel Immunotherapy Protocol Improves Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses

...at the injection site. “Nutritional support for horses suffering from IBH may include supplementing with long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as they can support the immune system as well as skin...

Hypersalivation in Horses: Look at Feedstuffs

...an endophyte (fungal parasite) that infects tall fescue and ryegrass. Eleven outbreaks of hypersalivation were reported to the researchers during the study period. “The research team noted that this was...

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of PRP, Platelet Lysate Examined in Horses

...According to the research team, “It is possible that the platelet lysate protected the tissues around the administration site,” adding that subsequent studies are needed. * Fukuda, K., H. Mita,...

Equine nutrition research blood sample at KER Performance Center.

Research Insights: Processing Samples from Blood Collections

...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...

Researchers Test Herbs for Deworming Effectiveness in Horses

Largely due to inappropriate use of chemical dewormers, known also as anthelmintics, the equine industry is now faced with widespread parasite resistance. Lulled by the idea of “natural” or “environmentally...

Alfalfa Pellets for Severe Equine Asthma: Pros and Cons

...alfalfa pellets on controlling severe equine asthma, the Canadian researchers recruited 10 horses from the Université de Montréal’s Equine Asthma Research Laboratory and induced exacerbation of disease by feeding dry,...