Weighing Horses: The Truth About Weight Tapes
Researchers compared body weights derived from weight tapes and calibrated scales in more than 1,700 horses. The post Weighing Horses: The Truth About Weight Tapes appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleBody Condition Index: New Tool for Objectively Assessing Body Fat in Horses
A new tool, called the body condition index, provides more consistent and repeatable measures of body fat than body condition scoring. The post Body Condition Index: New Tool for Objectively Assessing...
View ArticleFeeding Horses: When Not to Feed That Hay to Your Horse
All horse owners run into red flags when doling out hay, leaving them to ask, “What is that in my hay?” or “Should I feed this to my horse?” The post Feeding Horses: When Not to Feed That Hay to Your...
View ArticleRespiratory Diseases in Draft Pulling Horses
Researchers organized a study to determine the prevalence of respiratory disease in competitive draft pulling horses. The post Respiratory Diseases in Draft Pulling Horses appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleForage for Horses: Round-Bale Feeder Selection Affects Costs, Quality, Health
Different round-bale feeders produce more waste than others, unnecessarily increasing feed-associated costs. The post Forage for Horses: Round-Bale Feeder Selection Affects Costs, Quality, Health...
View ArticleHoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
Dealing wth soft, crumbly hooves and unsure where to turn? Try this four-pronged approach to getting your horse’s hooves in order. The post Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet...
View ArticleStrategic Horse Feeding: Switching Feeds
Horses require different feeds for different stages of life. Make the switchover from one feed to another as seamless as possible with these tips. Above all, make feed changes gradually. Offering new...
View ArticleHorse Health: Are You Getting the Best Reading from Your Weight Tape?
Some studies show that weight tapes may not always give an accurate reading, but they are worthwhile in tracking changes in weight over time. The post Horse Health: Are You Getting the Best Reading...
View ArticleGastrointestinal Glitches: Colic, Ileus Research in Horses
Chewing on a bit quickens gastrointestinal transit times, making this an inexpensive and well-tolerated method to avoid post-operative ileus. The post Gastrointestinal Glitches: Colic, Ileus Research...
View ArticleChew on This: Masticatory Muscles May Be Problematic in Horses
As with other tissues in the body, the muscles that power chewing are susceptible to inflammation and disease. The post Chew on This: Masticatory Muscles May Be Problematic in Horses appeared first on...
View ArticleBenefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored
Given results of a recent study, horse owners may question whether retirement without structured exercise is advisable for senior horses. The post Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses...
View ArticleFeeding Behavior in Horses: Subtle Changes May Signal Emotional State
Researchers set out to identify facial markers indicative of perceived emotional stress in horses through a feeding trial. The post Feeding Behavior in Horses: Subtle Changes May Signal Emotional State...
View ArticleSweeten the Deal: Use Palatable Products for Oral Sugar Test in Horses
While corn syrup is the go-to carbohydrate used by veterinarians in oral sugar tests, researchers tested other sources of sugar. The post Sweeten the Deal: Use Palatable Products for Oral Sugar Test in...
View ArticleUnderstanding Osteoarthritis in Horses: A Closer Look at Synovial Fluid
Researchers are focusing on creating a “synovial fluid metabolome” to identify biomarkers that may expedite osteoarthritis diagnosis. The post Understanding Osteoarthritis in Horses: A Closer Look at...
View ArticleStiff-Horse Syndrome: Introduction to a Neurological, Autoimmune Disease
Rarely diagnosed, stiff-horse syndrome causes muscle spasms and unusual posture in affected horses, especially during times of stress. The post Stiff-Horse Syndrome: Introduction to a Neurological,...
View ArticleDo Low Mineral Levels Predispose Horses to Lameness?
Because lameness is one of the costliest conditions affecting horses, researchers have investigated the effects of mineral deficiencies. The post Do Low Mineral Levels Predispose Horses to Lameness?...
View ArticleRespiratory Health in Horses: Support for “One Airway” Movement
Recent evidence suggests that disorders of the upper and lower airways occur concurrently and that treatment of one may improve the other. The post Respiratory Health in Horses: Support for “One...
View ArticleCorrection of Dental Malocclusions Does Not Improve Nutrient Absorption in...
Researchers reported that correction of dental abnormalities improves mechanical digestion of feed but not nutrient absorption. The post Correction of Dental Malocclusions Does Not Improve Nutrient...
View ArticleFecal Microbiota Transplant for Horses with Colitis
In horses, fecal microbiota transplants are performed in some clinical cases of colitis, depending on the practitioner’s treatment preference. The post Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Horses with...
View ArticleHyaluronic Acid Supports Muscle Repair in Performance Horses
Hyaluronic acid exerts anti-inflammatory effects when administered intravenously, but those effects do not impede natural muscle healing. The post Hyaluronic Acid Supports Muscle Repair in Performance...
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