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Horses eating in over-grazed pasture
February 01, 2018

Horse Management: Birds in the Barnyard

While many horse owners enjoy the benefits of sharing their farm with chickens and other fowl, some bird species Read more
Horse standing in trailer
January 22, 2018

Horse Transport: Assessing Diet and Performance

Researchers conduct studies to provide horse owners and trainers with evidence-based data to facilitate dietary selection for maximal health Read more
Close-up of Standardbred's legs while exercising
January 17, 2018

Scoring Tendon Injuries in Horses

Despite being considered the tool of choice, no record of repeatability or reliability of ultrasonographic scoring systems for superficial Read more
Test tube of blood
January 10, 2018

Medications Impact Autologous Treatment Options in Horses

Veterinarians use regenerative therapies to manage certain musculoskeletal conditions in horses where they collect samples that can be stored Read more
Hosing off horse
January 05, 2018

Month-By-Month Tips for Maximizing Horse Health

Consider some of these suggestions, combined with classic reminders, to help you on this year’s journey for optimal horse Read more
Horse eating grain
December 27, 2017

What to Expect When Working with an Equine Nutritionist

Equine nutritionists should, above all else, be well-versed in both the traditions of horse feeding and current nutrition trends, Read more
Horses in barn
December 21, 2017

Domestication of Horses Alters Intestinal Microbiome

One recent study reported that domestication altered the horse's intestinal microbiome. Researchers believe that domestication resulted in major alterations Read more
Close-up of Standardbred's legs while exercising
December 19, 2017

New Sources of Equine Stem Cells Explored

One research team suggests that stem cells can be successfully harvested from the bone marrow of deceased horses to Read more
Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
December 13, 2017

Predicting Foaling in Mares: A Review of Methods

In recent years horse owners have used mammary secretions in an attempt to foretell foaling. Researchers recently set out Read more
Fat horse in pasture
December 07, 2017

Weight Loss in Horses: Add Exercise to the Equation

Recognizing the need for novel ways to foster exercise and weight loss, a group of Australian researchers suggested using Read more
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