Research

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.”

More transparency is needed in the industry that collects equine chorionic gonadotropin, according to a review team.

Mixed grazing of horses with cattle “opens a promising alternative for controlling horse parasitic infection that remains largely unknown by horse breeders.”

French researchers set out to learn more about the use of the senses in postural control among a group of 10 expert horse-riding women who specialized in dressage.

Canadian study links eyelid blinks and twitches to stress in horses.

Equine gait analysis has many practical applications beyond lameness assessment and to support and improve equine health and performance, the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) is giving equine vets free access to the latest research on the topic.