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Obese Equine Athletes: Are These “Unhealthy” Healthy Horses?

...Condition Resources on the Kentucky Equine Research website. *Pratt-Phillips, S., A. Munjizun, and K. Janicki. 2023. Visual assessment of adiposity in elite hunter ponies . Journal of Equine Veterinary Science...

Rehabilitation for Tendon Injuries in Horses: Stem Cells Useful

...patient and then sending those cells to a laboratory to be cultured. Ten million of the patient’s cultured cells are then injected directly into the lesion (i.e., site of injury...

Sweaty steeplechase racehorse being led after race.

Consider Preloading Electrolytes to Exercising Horses

Exercising horses lose valuable electrolytes in sweat and can easily become dehydrated. Owners often offer electrolytes following work or competition to replace these losses; however, pre-exercise electrolytes may be an...

Kentucky Equine Research to Exhibit at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover

...gathering of the organizations, trainers, and farms dedicated to serving these horses when they retire from racing. All event details can be found on the Retired Racehorse Project’s website. ...

Weighing Horses: The Truth About Weight Tapes

...is still useful,” advised Whitehouse. For more resources on body condition scoring and weight management, visit the Body Condition Resources page on the Kentucky Equine Research website. * Grimwood, K.,...

Chew on This: Masticatory Muscles May Be Problematic in Horses

...cheek of the jawbone. In some horses, this muscle is nearly two inches thick.* Of these muscles, the masseter is the most likely site of disease or malfunction.+ Masseter myodegeneration...

Equine Health and Nutrition Conference, Presented by Kentucky Equine Research: Register Now for Special Pricing

...so register now before it’s too late. Early-bird registration is open through November 15. Visit the conference website for more information. We hope to see you in Ocala in February!...

Kentucky Equine Research Conference: Come to Florida in February!

...so register now before it’s too late. Early-bird registration is open through November 15. Visit the conference website for more information. We hope to see you in Florida this February!...

Kentucky Equine Research Wraps Up Successful Trip to AAEP Convention

...AAEP website, the convention is the world’s largest continuing education event for veterinarians devoted to equine practice and features over 100 hours of continuing education, presentations on the latest in...

Woman measuring grain in barn aisle before feeding horses.

How to Feed Horses: General Guidelines

...their feed and forages. Parasite control. Parasites can increase the risk of digestive tract problems, such as colic or ulcers. Horse owners should practice parasite-control measures including an appropriate deworming...

Nourishing Thin Broodmares for Foaling and Lactation

...of, though they seem to be few. The veterinarian will likely be interested in doing a fecal egg count to determine parasite load and then recommend an appropriate deworming protocol....

Phenylbutazone May Improve Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

...discomfort. “In humans with type-2 diabetes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase insulin secretion from the pancreas and decrease clearance from the bloodstream. This is the opposite of what we want to...

Alternative to Pergolide Shows Promise in Horses

...injection. During partial anorexia, horses preferred forage sources over concentrate feed. No injection site reactions occurred. At the end of this study, 25 of the 40 horses continued treatment with...

Tokyo Olympics: Feed and Forage Facts

...in placing orders, sourcing products, and providing support to the team that fulfilled on-site orders for feed, hay, and bedding. At past Olympic Games, the bulk of available hay was...

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How Does the Glycemic Index of Hay Impact High-Performance Horses?

...team that fulfills on-site orders for feed, hay, and bedding. Horse owners know that consistency is key to feeding and managing healthy horses, especially in the midst of travel and...