Health

Of the 21 markers measured so far, three show real promise in being able to predict injury.

Researchers performed whole genome sequencing of two affected foals to identify the gene responsible.

Managing the weight of some horses and ponies to prevent obesity and the associated health risks can be difficult, but a new study provides a better understanding of why this may be particularly challenging for some.

“Our results suggest that horses and camels should be tested and/or closely monitored for evidence of Covid‐19 infection.”

Evidence from a study showed that the efficacy of ivermectin and moxidectin was markedly reduced in imported horses, whereas those born in the US showed 100% strongyle egg count reduction.

The parasympathetic stimulation triggered by chiropractic adjustments improves multiple facets of health for any horse.

Connemara Pony Research Group believes a four-pronged strategy would help tackle Hoof Wall Separation Disease.

Results suggested that the telephone triage of colic cases, and the identification of potentially critical cases, is currently unstandardised within British equine practices.

The horse-related grants from the Morris Animal Foundation will support research teams at 13 universities and institutions.

Honoring and respecting the way a horse is designed is the key to quality living. It means a life without daily suffering and fear. And it means a life where your horse can make choices.

Researchers applied mathematical models a group of horses to learn about the roles of kinship, aggression, proximity, social rank, and networking in mutual grooming.

The most obvious differences in heart-rate variability between the colic survivors and those ultimately euthanised were seen on the day after hospital admission.

Little is known about the condition, which carries a poor prognosis.