Research

“The superficial pain-sensitive epidermal layer of horse skin is as richly innervated and is of equivalent thickness as human skin.”

“Despite the fact that predator vocalizations are usually unfamiliar to present-day domestic horses, the horses responded with signs of anxiety.”

Researchers will investigate genetic and epigenetic contributions to exercise, disease and behaviour traits in thoroughbreds, using genomics and computational technologies to evaluate how the early life environment influences DNA.

Joint winners named for the British Equestrian Trade Association Equine Thesis of the Year Award for the first time with Daniela Amiouny and Victoria O’Hara sharing honours.

Researchers delve into musculoskeletal injuries among Thoroughbreds in Queensland.

Horses certainly welcomed the return of their owner during an experiment. However, they also welcomed a stranger.

It is hoped the findings will allow the US horse racing industry to address the regulation of furosemide from a scientifically-informed perspective.

Researchers looked for differences between races in which horses can be whipped, and those in which they cannot. Here’s what they found.

“The solution will be to find ways in which parasite populations can be managed without more frequent administration of anthelmintic products.”

A study team from New Zealand’s Massey University delved into the lives of the 24 horses used to teach the nation’s vets. 

“These factors should be considered for the interpretation of these analytes when measured in horse saliva,” say researchers.

Large quantities of spent coffee grounds go to landfill. The solution? Add horse manure and compost it.