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December 21, 2022

Do Aging Stem Cells Have Limited Utility in Equine Injuries?

Stem cells decline in their ability to differentiate into cartilage and bone cells as they age, potentially leaving older Read more
Racehorse galloping on a training track during morning workouts.
December 19, 2022

Climate May Dictate Altered Training Protocols for Young Horses

Does temperature matter during the training of racehorses? Researchers suggest temperature affects body condition and training effectiveness. Read more
December 14, 2022

PPID Management in Horses: Monitoring Essential After Diagnosis

Researchers published a “clinical audit” of how horses with PPID are managed after diagnosis, noting compliance with follow-up advice. Read more
December 05, 2022

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Some Horses Don’t Follow the Rules

While no horse is completely immune from developing gastric ulcers, certain horses are more prone than others. Read more
Stallion playing in paddock
November 29, 2022

Improving Sperm Motility in Stallions by Studying Proteomes

Though all factors affecting sperm motility remain unclear, researchers investigating semen proteomes have gathered positive early results. Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
November 28, 2022

Searching for Biomarkers of Dysbiosis and Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses

The cause of leaky gut syndrome in horses remains elusive. By identifying a specific biomarker, researchers might have hit Read more
November 23, 2022

PPID Research: Probing Dopamine, Brain Receptors in Horses

To better understand the role of dopamine and brain receptors in PPID, researchers took a closer look at the Read more
November 21, 2022

Gauging Pain in a Lame Horse at Rest

Movement assymetry is sign of lameness, likely due to discomfort. How much pain does a lame horse experience while Read more
November 16, 2022

Mares Eating for Two: What’s New?

Pregnant mares, like some women, have changes in feed preferences and feeding behaviors that may benefit their growing fetuses. Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
November 09, 2022

Blue Light Exposure in Pregnant Mares Safe for Offspring

The foals of mares exposed to blue light were observed for a year to determine if any long-term, detrimental Read more
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