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Paint mare with foal nursing
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 Read more
Horse laying down in sand
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 Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
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%. Read more
Horse trotting in pasture
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 Read more
Picking out a horse's hoof
January 25, 2011

Managing Horses in Mud

While most horses have no problem dealing with slippery, splashy footing, others aren’t so fortunate. Read more
Foal laying down in pasture
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. Read more
Horse grazing in sandy pasture
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. Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
January 17, 2011

Eye Injuries

Eye injuries in horses can range from minor (irritation from dust or chaff) to major (puncture wound or serious Read more
Horse's hooves
January 13, 2011

Understanding Ringbone

This arthritic condition affects the pastern joint or occasionally the coffin joint. Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
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 Read more
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