Equine Osteoarthritis: Comparing Treatments
Chronic concussion and trauma can lead to osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that can sideline horses permanently if not addressed. The post Equine Osteoarthritis: Comparing Treatments appeared...
View ArticleOmega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Foaling Mares Before Rebreeding
In a recent study, researchers set out to determine the effects of feeding docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, on uterine involution. The post Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Foaling Mares...
View ArticleGrazing Overweight Horses: Restricted Access Appropriate at Times
While horses evolved as grazers, the quality of the pasture grasses has increased dramatically in recent years, making it unsuitable for some horses. The post Grazing Overweight Horses: Restricted...
View ArticleWebinar: Improving Reproductive Success with Assisted Breeding
Join the Kentucky Equine Research team and guest speakers to learn about assisted breeding techniques and how to improve your reproductive success rates! The post Webinar: Improving Reproductive...
View ArticleInjecting Horse Joints with Antibiotics: Pros and Cons
While injecting joints with antibiotics can help to clear infections, the procedure is not without risks. The post Injecting Horse Joints with Antibiotics: Pros and Cons appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleHaynet Height: Consider Comfort of Horses
Habitual, unnatural postures can cause discomfort, so researchers set out to determine the physical effects of haynet height on neck and back shape. The post Haynet Height: Consider Comfort of Horses...
View ArticlePredicting Insulin Dysregulation in Horses: Biomarker Measurement
Identification of certain biomarkers indicate metabolic and inflammatory glitches in humans. Researchers set out to determine if the same is true in horses. The post Predicting Insulin Dysregulation in...
View Article2021 Kentucky Equine Research Conference on Product Development
The 2021 Kentucky Equine Research Conference took place in Lexington, Kentucky, from November 1-2, with the virtual conference running from November 8-12. The post 2021 Kentucky Equine Research...
View ArticleAntioxidants in Exercising Horses: New Research
According to a new study, N-acetyl cysteine and coenzyme Q10 supplementation enhances antioxidant status in well-conditioned Thoroughbreds. The post Antioxidants in Exercising Horses: New Research...
View ArticleMarine-Derived Omega-3s Benefit Foals Before Birth
Supplementing pregnant mares with certain omega-3s late in gestation has advantages for their developing foals. The post Marine-Derived Omega-3s Benefit Foals Before Birth appeared first on Kentucky...
View Article10 Facts: Steaming and Soaking Your Horse’s Hay
Choosing which way to prepare hay depends on several factors, including expense, ease of operation and, most importantly, the horse’s health needs. The post 10 Facts: Steaming and Soaking Your Horse’s...
View ArticleMuscle Problems in Equine Athletes: Making the Most of Nutrition
Thoughtful management strategies, including careful attention to nutrition and exercise requirements, can relieve clinical signs of diagnosed myopathies. The post Muscle Problems in Equine Athletes:...
View ArticleAntioxidant Status: Coenzyme Q10 and N-acetyl Cysteine for Exercising Horses
In an effort to quell the damage caused by ROS, researchers set out to determine the effect of N-acetyl cysteine and coenzyme Q10 supplementation. The post Antioxidant Status: Coenzyme Q10 and N-acetyl...
View ArticleColic Survival Scoring System in Horses
Because colic may stem from many causes, predicting survival is a challenge. Can a scoring system predict colic survival based on clinical evidence? The post Colic Survival Scoring System in Horses...
View ArticleStereotypies in Horses: Feeding Management Among Likely Causes
A group of researchers in Brazil recently set out to summarize the primary risk factors associated with the development of stereotypies in horses. The post Stereotypies in Horses: Feeding Management...
View ArticleBasic Dental Care for Horses
The condition of a horse or pony’s teeth often serves as a bellwether for its overall well-being. The post Basic Dental Care for Horses appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
View ArticleEquine 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. The post Equine Asthma: Muscular Changes in...
View ArticleBefore Breeding Season: Nutrition of Stallions and Broodmares
With breeding season just a few months away, now is the time to think about fine-tuning the nutrition of broodmares and stallions. The post Before Breeding Season: Nutrition of Stallions and Broodmares...
View ArticleStem 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 at other times. The post Stem the Flow: Free Fecal Water in Horses appeared...
View ArticleMicrobiota 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 a hospital stay. The post Microbiota Matters: Colic Duration and Lesion Location...
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