General Interest

Horses may develop osteoporosis, bone deformities, a swayback, shifting lameness, and spontaneous bone fractures. Read more

While it isn’t a problem for most equines, strong sun could be a mixed blessing for horses with light-colored Read more

How fast do equine tail hairs grow? The answer depends on diet, season, breed, and the characteristics of each Read more

In one study that followed foals that survived pneumonia after this treatment, more than half entered race training and Read more

When Kentucky Equine Research conducts digestibility studies, the procedure includes precise measurement and analysis of everything consumed by the horse as Read more

A vaccine designed to target equine melanomas has shown promise in a German study of 27 gray horses, some of which had more Read more

Researchers recently investigated whether a horse’s response to initial training may be affected by its housing conditions. Read more

Anecdotal evidence has supported the usefulness of magnesium supplements to smooth out nervous behavior, but until now, this has Read more

One of the most common illnesses in foals is pneumonia caused by Rhodococcus equi. The disease often causes a growth slump, and treatment Read more

Taking the new foal along is risky because of the chance of injury, but separating the mare and foal Read more