General Interest

June 05, 2017
Genetic Testing for Equine Speed Genes
Many owners of performance horses embrace genetic testing to help determine if a specific horse will have a successful

May 30, 2017
Proud Flesh in Horses: An Overview
Following a soft tissue injury to the limbs, many horses seem to embrace the notion that anything worth doing

May 25, 2017
Rings and Ridges: What Horse Hooves Reveal
Hoof rings and ridges sound synonymous, but they are not. In fact, one is a normal feature of even

May 24, 2017
Identifying, Managing Equine Lameness
According to a recent study, lameness in horses can be extremely difficult to identify, with gait asymmetries in nearly

May 18, 2017
Microbiota of the Neonatal Foal
A healthy and diverse microbiota will support immune function, vitamin and energy production, and fiber digestion throughout life.

May 15, 2017
Horse Health: Vaccination Woes
Every year, hundreds of horses die from illnesses that could have been prevented through vaccination. Saddened and frustrated by

May 12, 2017
Maximizing Equine Health, Welfare Using GPS
According to a group of Japanese researchers, affixing global positioning system (GPS) units to halters of horses and tracking

May 09, 2017
Science Behind Blanketing, Clipping Horse Hair Coats
Regardless of whether you clip, blanket, or do nothing, be sure to maximize the health of the vital integumentary

May 03, 2017
Racehorse Fatalities Continue to Decline
For the fourth consecutive year, fatal injuries to Thoroughbred racehorse declined in 2016 in all three primary areas of

April 27, 2017
Trailering Your Horse: Five Nutrition Tips
Whether traveling long or short distances, planning for a safe trip is good practice. Pack your own hay, feed