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July 16, 2025
Drinking Behavior of Horses: Six Facts About Water Intake
Providing fresh, clean water to horses at all times remains a basic principle of horsemanship.

July 14, 2025
Slow Respiratory Rate Recovery Potential Sign of Asthma in Horses
Recovery of respiratory rate following submaximal longeing appears to be an economical and noninvasive technique for identifying mild asthma.

July 09, 2025
Gastroscopy Remains Gold Standard for Diagnosing Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Directly visualizing the lining of the stomach with endoscopy is the gold standard for identifying ulcers in the horse’s stomach.
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Drinking Behavior of Horses: Six Facts About Water Intake
Providing fresh, clean water to horses at all times remains a basic principle of horsemanship.
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Chewing Requirements and Glycemic Response of Fibrous Feedstuffs
Chewing duration is important for optimal horse health and welfare. The saliva produced during chewing buffers stomach acid, and longer chewing times can reduce the risk of boredom and stereotypies. Increased chewing may also result in lower glycemic responses, which could be important for certain horses. The study objectives were to determine whether there were
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Slow Respiratory Rate Recovery Potential Sign of Asthma in Horses
Recovery of respiratory rate following submaximal longeing appears to be an economical and noninvasive technique for identifying mild asthma.
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Biggest Barriers to Human-Led Exercise in Horses
Time, weather, and suitable facilities were the three main factors limiting how much human-led exercise a horse receives.