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August 23, 2013
Equine Genetics Course Offered
Lectures will address single-gene equine genetic disorders including hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) and hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA)
August 16, 2013
An Uncommon Draft: The Black Forest Horse
The breed’s name has nothing to do with its usual coat color. The Black Forest Horse possesses a chestnut
July 31, 2013
Ancestry of Przewalski’s Horse Studied
Recent research has suggested that modern domestic horses and wild Przewalski’s horses are distant cousins, having diverged from a
July 11, 2013
Horse Height Gene Identified
A horse’s mature height is influenced by a combination of factors including genetic makeup and nutrition. At the Institute of
July 05, 2013
What Is the Best Exercise Speed in Horses Training for Endurance?
The goal of this study was to determine if lactate threshold (LT) and onset of blood lactate accumulation (OBLA)
July 03, 2013
Performance Stress in Horses and Riders
Researchers measured heart rates of horses and their riders as they trained at home and again as they performed
June 22, 2013
White Thoroughbreds: Where Did They Come From?
Much less common for the breed are horses that display a white or mostly white coat. Historically, there have
June 12, 2013
Gestation Periods in Horses and Other Animals
Gestation Periods in Horses and Other Animals.
June 06, 2013
ARCI Guidelines for Construction and Use of Racing Crops
In order to support humane treatment of racehorses and to guarantee that the wagering public is informed about factors
May 29, 2013
Economic Contribution of Racing to Canadian Economy
The horse industry in Canada contributes almost $20 billion to the country’s economy annually.
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