Don’t Sweat It: Managing the Anhidrotic Horse
In horses with anhidrosis, the sweat glands do not function properly, putting them at a significantly higher risk for heat stress and heat stroke. The post Don’t Sweat It: Managing the Anhidrotic Horse...
View ArticleCommon Musculoskeletal Problems of Barrel-Racing Horses
Barrel-racing horses sustain musculoskeletal injuries, just as other equine athletes, but are some injuries more common than others? The post Common Musculoskeletal Problems of Barrel-Racing Horses...
View ArticleNutritional Antioxidants and the Late-Pregnant Mare
The metabolic demands of reproduction, specifically late gestation, parturition, and lactation, may trigger an upswing in oxidative stress in mares. The post Nutritional Antioxidants and the...
View ArticleHow Do Horses Know When To Say When?
Because of this evolutionary drive to continuously forage, horses do not change their grazing behaviors based on their energy demands. The post How Do Horses Know When To Say When? appeared first on...
View ArticleTeff Hay: Potential Low-NSC Feedstuff for Horses
Known also as summer lovegrass or annual lovegrass, teff hay is a go-to choice for horses that require diets low in nonstructural carbohydrates. The post Teff Hay: Potential Low-NSC Feedstuff for...
View ArticleGaining Insight Into Equine Microbiota Life
In addition to breaking down feed, microorganisms that inhabit the horse’s cecum and colon may play a role in immune function, affect behavior, and more. The post Gaining Insight Into Equine Microbiota...
View ArticleBump Up Bloom with Proper Nutrition, Care
As the largest, most visible organ system of the body, the skin in combination with the coat, speaks to the overall health of the horse. The post Bump Up Bloom with Proper Nutrition, Care appeared...
View ArticleAssessing Soundness at Equine Competitions
A recent study found veterinary delegates of the FEI are able to reasonably assess a horse’s ability to compete using visual inspection. The post Assessing Soundness at Equine Competitions appeared...
View ArticlePrevalence of Quarter Cracks in Racehorses
Quarter cracks are thought to arise for many reasons: innate hoof weakness; improper hoof balance; injury or trauma to the coronary band; or infection. The post Prevalence of Quarter Cracks in...
View ArticleReversing Insulin Dysregulation in Horses, Ponies
Whether or not insulin dysregulation can be reversed once it develops remains unclear, but one recently published study suggests that it can. The post Reversing Insulin Dysregulation in Horses, Ponies...
View ArticleOil-Based Flavorings for Feeds and Supplements: Horse Preferences
Researchers tested horses' acceptability and preference of several oil-based flavors, including banana, anise, peppermint, apple, spearmint, and orange. The post Oil-Based Flavorings for Feeds and...
View ArticleSport Horse Lameness: Hind Limb Conformation, Suspensory Ligament Failure Link
When it comes to sport horses, hind limbs are often scrutinized for correctness as straight hocks are thought to predispose a horse to soft tissue injuries. The post Sport Horse Lameness: Hind Limb...
View ArticleHorse Hay: Understanding Sugar and Starch Content
Horse owners are becoming savvier in choosing the best hay for their horses, especially when those horses are affected by metabolic conditions. The post Horse Hay: Understanding Sugar and Starch...
View ArticleEndoscopic Capsules Reveal Intestinal Problems in Horses
Traditional endoscopes reach only the stomach. How can veterinarians and researchers visualize the rest of the intestinal tract? Enter endoscopic capsules. The post Endoscopic Capsules Reveal...
View ArticleStanding Up to Proud Flesh in Horses
Lower limb wounds in horses sometimes develop excessive granulation tissue during the healing process. Known as proud flesh, the cause of its proliferation remains unclear. The post Standing Up to...
View ArticleDetriments of Immobilizing Horses
While immobilizing a limb helps the primary injury heal, prolonged casting can be problematic, resulting in bone, joint, and soft-tissue degeneration. The post Detriments of Immobilizing Horses...
View ArticleSupporting the Microbiome: Potential of Prebiotics
Prebiotics fuel the microbes in the hindgut, thereby promoting the health of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, all of which help break down fiber in the horse. The post Supporting the Microbiome:...
View ArticleHistorical Review of Gastric Ulcers
One prominent researcher involved in crafting a cure for equine gastric ulcer disease (EGUD), veterinarian Al Merritt, shares his experiences in this interview. The post Historical Review of Gastric...
View ArticleDetermining Work Intensity of Jumpers
Researchers found that cantering around a flat track at 8 m/s has a similar work intensity as jumping a 1.10-m course at an average speed of about 6.4 m/s. The post Determining Work Intensity of...
View ArticleBreeding to Improve Equine Genetics: Include Nutrition
Genetics accounts for only 30% of how a foal looks, behaves, and performs. Other factors can directly affect offspring quality, including nutrition. The post Breeding to Improve Equine Genetics:...
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