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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
Exmoor Ponies in pasture
December 05, 2017

Four Keys to Perfect Pony Weight

Science has revealed that ponies are genetically predestined to pack on the pounds. How do pony owners combat this Read more
Two girls with a horse
November 30, 2017

Stick with Condition Scoring for Managing Your Horse’s Weight

Unlike rump fat thickness and laboratory methods, body condition scoring serves as both a quick and economical method of Read more
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