Husbandry & Training

Dr Natalia Novoa looks at how to tackle anhidrosis in horses, particularly in hot and humid climates.

“We must consider multiple variables when targeting ponies for insulin dysregulation screening, in order not to miss those potentially at increased risk of laminitis, who may have a ‘healthy’ body condition score.”

The new body condition index removes the subjective assessments that are part of conventional body condition scoring.

“For a sport involving two somewhat independent athletes performing a complicated pattern of movements, the task of establishing key performance determinants is challenging.”

Sue Dyson explains the science behind the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram.

Recent estimations suggest that almost one-third of conserved forage fed to horses is wasted.

“We can conclude that inertial measurement units can play an important role in equine medicine and research.”

The system created by University of Copenhagen researchers relies on visual appearance and palpation.

Analysis by Raman spectroscopy revealed metabolites involved in the rise of fatigue.

Researchers discover that veterinarians differ in their understanding of what “fit to compete” actually means.

Study centered on the wild horse population on Sable Island, off Canada’s eastern coast.

Many horse owners have thought about breeding their favorite mares, but what does it take to become a responsible and successful breeder?

Scientists monitored blood parameters in 10 horses before and after a 218km truck journey.

Overall racetrack earnings are important in Quarter Horse breeding decisions, but adding times can improve the results.

“We believe there is rationale to challenge the dogma of the placenta being sterile in horses,” the study team said.

Horses were investigated for poor performance. Low grade lameness was the primary cause, but poor saddle fit affected 37% of the horses.

The device successfully detected impending births in the 17 mares used in the study.

Study in Brazil centered on 20 horses from three breeds with Iberians roots.

“The cardiac remodeling that occurred was mainly associated with the effect of physical training.”