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Cribbing horse
January 28, 2011

Sorting Out Abnormal Oral Behaviors

Researchers found that a group of confirmed cribbers engaged in the vice an average of 1,470 times during a Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
January 28, 2011

Barn Ventilation in the Cold Months

As cold weather descends, horse owners worry about keeping frigid winds from whipping through their barns. And though it's Read more
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
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