Health

January 27, 2011
Test Identifies Equine Embryos Carrying Genetic Defects
Research at Texas A&M University has led to the development of a technique to identify defective genes in embryos

January 27, 2011
Equine Motor Neuron Disease
Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) is characterized by the rapid onset of trembling, constant shifting of weight in the

January 26, 2011
Run-In Sheds: Are They Worth the Trouble?
Overall use by horses standing or lying in or next to the sheds was less than 10%.

January 26, 2011
Exercise and Immune Response in Younger and Older Horses
Horses need regular exercise to keep their musculoskeletal systems in good condition. A trial was designed to determine the

January 25, 2011
Managing Horses in Mud
While most horses have no problem dealing with slippery, splashy footing, others aren’t so fortunate.

January 19, 2011
Dummy Foal Syndrome
Complications just before, during, or after birth can result in a decreased oxygen supply to the foal's brain.

January 18, 2011
Managing Horses in the Desert
Despite the lack of natural water and forage, desert environments can be a viable option for keeping horses.

January 17, 2011
Eye Injuries
Eye injuries in horses can range from minor (irritation from dust or chaff) to major (puncture wound or serious

January 13, 2011
Understanding Ringbone
This arthritic condition affects the pastern joint or occasionally the coffin joint.

January 11, 2011
Handling Horses: Stay Safe
One of the first and most important lessons a young foal learns is that while it's all right for