Disease Transmission and the Horse-Human Bond
Many infectious diseases can spread between horses and humans, putting both species at risk. The post Disease Transmission and the Horse-Human Bond appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
View ArticleNew Efforts Toward Doping Horses Thwarted
Scientists from the Laboratory of Racing Chemistry in Japan have already identified a new form of doping and have begun developing tests to identify doped horses. The post New Efforts Toward Doping...
View ArticleForage-Only Diets for Horses Require Supplementation
Overweight horses are commonly limited to lesser quality hay, which is likely deficient in nutrients. Easy keepers are usually also in need of proper vitamin and mineral supplementation in the diet....
View ArticleDiagnosing Broodmare Problems a Two-Step Process
If owners and vets were able to predict which mares have uterine problems early in the breeding season, major losses from failure to conceive and early embryonic death could largely be avoided. The...
View ArticleBirdsfoot Trefoil for Horses
When growing conditions are challenging for alfalfa cultivation, birdsfoot trefoil is an appropriate, though lesser-known, source of good-quality protein and energy for horses. The post Birdsfoot...
View ArticleImproving Digestibility Trials in Horses
Measuring digestibility can be time-consuming and expensive. Researchers recently tested a new marker to make the process more efficient. The post Improving Digestibility Trials in Horses appeared...
View ArticleNovel Treatment for Big Head Disease in Horses
Horses with big head disease have abnormally shaped skulls as well as large jaw bones, which makes chewing difficult. Affected horses are therefore often very thin due to anorexia, lame, and weak. The...
View ArticleStereotypies in Horses: New Research
A new study shows that horses with repetitive behaviors learn at the same rate as horses without stereotypies and do not appear to be cognitively impaired, as once thought. The post Stereotypies in...
View ArticleManagement, Nutrition Significantly Impact OCD in Horses
A recent study using advanced genetic analysis techniques confirmed that multiple genes contribute to the problem, and that environment, including diet and other management practices, influences the...
View ArticleEquine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Dietary Management
According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, approximately 93% of racehorses, 60% or more of performance horses, and 25-50% of foals have or have had equine gastric ulcer syndrome....
View ArticleSeek Nutrition Advice for Feeding Foals
Weaning can be wrought with confusion for both the foal and owner. Too much energy, too little energy, imbalanced micronutrients, or just the wrong diet altogether potentially cumulates in major health...
View ArticleHelp Horses Recovering from Diarrhea
If your horse suffers a bout of colitis, what feeding strategies can you use to help repair the gastrointestinal tract? The post Help Horses Recovering from Diarrhea appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleMeasuring Foal IgG: How and When
Foals aren't born with infection-fighting antibodies called immunoglobulins (Igs), but instead get them from their dam's colostrum. IgG testing ensures sufficient passive transfer has been achieved....
View ArticleKentucky Equine Research Conference Wrap-Up
The Kentucky Equine Research Conference took place October 29-30 in Lexington, Kentucky. At this year’s conference, the company celebrated its 30th anniversary with a look back at how far equine...
View ArticleOmega-3 Fatty Acids for Horses: An Overview
Essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, are used as important functional components of cells. The post Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Horses: An Overview appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleSteaming Horse Hay: As Effective As Once Thought?
According to one recent study, steaming hay, a common strategy for managing horses suffering severe equine asthma, may not help as much as once thought. The post Steaming Horse Hay: As Effective As...
View ArticleEquine Allergy Vaccine Update
Veterinary researchers are exploring the underlying processes of equine asthma at a cellular level in search of highly effective treatment options for this common equine ailment. The post Equine...
View ArticlePreventing and Treating Bone Cysts in Horses
In addition to causing lameness in young horses, disturbing training schedules, and leading to osteoarthritis later in life, bone cysts are challenging to treat. The post Preventing and Treating Bone...
View ArticleBran Mash: A Mashup of Myths
A common belief is that feeding your horse a bran mash will help warm him and have a laxative effect. However, neither is true! The post Bran Mash: A Mashup of Myths appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleEquine Cushing’s Disease: Australian and North American Differences
According to a recent study, PPID in certain geographic regions, such as Australia, may not present as classically described, and milder PPID cases could be missed easily. The post Equine Cushing’s...
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