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Myofibrillar Myopathy in Horses: Dietary Help Possible

...disruption sites. Telltale signs of the disease exist microscopically, underscoring the need for muscle biopsy for accurate diagnosis. “Dietary recommendations for horses with MFM are different than other myopathies. Instead...

Puncture Wounds and Synovitis in Horses: Blame the Shrubs?

...synovial or perisynovial structures. The most common sites of injuries were tendon sheaths of the forelimb (12 of 35 cases) and fetlock joints (11 of 35). All horses eventually returned...

Feeding Practices and Stereotypies in Horses: A Connection

...stable records, interviews with caretakers, and on-site visits. Abnormal behaviors were assessed based on an instantaneous scan-sampling method in which an observer recorded the behavior of each horse at 10-minute...

Win a $100 Gift Card to Boutique Equines – Entry Confirmation

...tampering with the operation or conduct of the Promotion, including, without limitation, the entry process or the operation of the web site or otherwise violating these rules. Sponsor reserves the...

Majestic gray horse standing in a field with a flowing mane and forelock.

Bump Up Bloom with Proper Nutrition, Care

...a great example, as abnormal shedding and hair growth patterns commonly occur in affected horses and ponies. Young horses with heavy internal parasite burdens frequently have dull, dry coats, as...

Common Musculoskeletal Problems of Barrel-Racing Horses

...a decrease in speed, a wide turn around the third barrel, reluctance to enter the arena, or refusal to not turn in one direction.* The forelimbs were the site of...

KER Director of Nutrition Discusses Feeding Basics for Breeding Horses on Horse Chats Podcast

...problems; practical management considerations for herd feeding; measures to reduce the risk of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD); and much more. Listen to the podcast on the Horse Chats website here....

Genetic Differences Identified in Racehorses

...genetic screening tests, including a technique called composite selection signals analysis. These tests identified a region of DNA on chromosome 14 (ECA14) containing genes that modulate behavior, locomotion, and skeletal...

The New Look of Targeted Nutrition

Kentucky Equine Research will unveil the new packaging of the KER Targeted Nutrition range at Equitana 2018. Visit the Kentucky Equine Research at Site 485 at Equitana, 15-18 November 2018,...

Dressage rider Ashley Moore and Bravour riding a dressage test

Bravour Earns Second-Place Ranking in Young Horse Development Program

...promotes and encourages the proper development of young horses to prepare them for future international success, according to the Equestrian Canada website. Six-year-old horses in the program must ride the...

Planning on an Early Foal? Start Preparing Now

...wearable light devices allow mares to remain on pasture while simultaneously being exposed to the requisite amount of light. In addition to light, be certain your mare passes her annual...

Reviewing an x-ray of a horse's cannon bone

Hands-On Horse Research: Radiographic Photodensitometry In Action

...is expressed as a radiographic bone aluminum equivalent (RBAE), which can be used to calculate actual BMC. The third metacarpal, or cannon bone, is the preferred site for radiographic photodensitometry....

Taking an x-ray of a horse's cannon bone.

Hands-On Horse Research: Assessment of Skeletal Strength of Horses

Pegasus feed bags in front of a cross country fence

Milne Feeds a Proud Sponsor of Wooroloo Three-Day Event

...dedicated trauma doctor on-site to support the event paramedics, in response to the new safety initiatives being implemented by Equestrian Australia. The event at Wooroloo has a long history since...

Focus In on Milne Equine

...mill is FeedSafe accredited, with strict quality assurance protocols that include testing of all raw materials and finished feeds in our state-of-the-art, on-site laboratory. We produce a range of quality,...