Research

“In light of the high mortality rate and the absence of specific treatment, prevention is the key.”

Findings suggest the most successful horses may have benefited from enriched environments.

Donkeys prove to be most distinctive among equine species, with their superior ability to digest fiber.

75% of the children surveyed had experienced at least one type of painful incident more than once, yet only 7.3% said they had modified their behavior.

Researchers in Ireland say that Australian Thoroughbreds have their own genetic identity.

These effectively condense during fetal development into the foot structure familiar to all horse owners.

Core states or counties that had an initially high percentage of stallions in the mid-1990s have tended to grow, the researchers found.

Several studies have indicated that leaching of phosphorus from horse paddocks and pastures are hotspots for high leaching losses. How can it be managed?

Scientists have debated for years whether the Borna virus can trigger severe brain swelling and death in humans.

“From livestock to sport, through to landscape managers and leisure partners, equines show a wide range of little-known environmental advantages and assets.”

Researchers to use data from air quality monitoring stations and weather stations near two racetracks, cross-referenced with endoscopic exams.

Findings add an interesting twist to the ongoing and often sensitive debate around how much weight a horse can comfortably carry.

Yoko Ikeda and her colleagues set out to learn more about the risk factors for injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon in Japanese racehorses.

For the study, researchers assessed patterns of virus-sharing among a large range of mammals, including humans and domestic species.

The surprise finding was made in the biggest ever study into the causes of severe equine asthma.

“Brick-making is one of the largest employers of human labor in the country. An outbreak of glanders would thus have an enormous negative impact.”