Small strongyles would rather stick with horses, study shows
Researchers in the Czech Republic make an unsuccessful attempt to infect laboratory animals with small strongyles.
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Research
The spread of Lyme disease in horses: Is it time for a vaccine?
Experts who produced a consensus statement on troublesome disease discuss the prospect of an equine vaccine.
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Are horse owners ready for climate change extremes?
An Australian survey suggests major weather events affect many horse owners, but fewer are making preparations for next time.
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Dramatic genetic findings reshape history of horse domestication
Credible evidence for horse domestication goes back 5500 years, but genetic testing reveals a remarkable twist to the story.
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Light cast on selective horse breeding from 2700 years ago
Iron Age Scythian breeders wanted a robust horse with good forelimbs, and a good udder on the mares.
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Supporters of whip use in racing are mostly men, study findings show
Researchers learn more about those opposed to a ban on whip use in racing.
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Researchers pinpoint the look of the oriental-style Lipizzaner
Scientists delve into the input of the Arabian breed into Lipizzaner horses.
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Dry boot system a good option for cooling legs of laminitic horses – study
“This cryotherapy method might offer an effective alternative for digital cooling.”
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Scientists announce breakthrough in strangles vaccine research
Newly developed vaccine conferred excellent levels of protection against strangles and is worthy of further development and clinical investigation.
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Therapeutic riding programs help troubled veterans, study finds
It may be important for health care systems to support therapeutic horse-riding as a viable complimentary therapy, the lead researcher says.
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Study is first to link equine herpesvirus 8 to abortion in horses
It is possible that EHV-8 is under-diagnosed in horses because of its close relationship to other equine herpesviruses.
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Snapshot of Australian horse care described in just-published study
Researchers say consideration should be given to compulsory national registration for all equines in Australia.
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Racing performance unaffected by Hendra vaccine, Australian study finds
Researchers checked race performance of hundreds of horses in south-eastern Queensland.
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Researchers paint sobering picture of equine welfare challenges in poor regions
Straightforward solutions are not available for most situations faced by field workers, research has shown.
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Complete rest may increase the risk of joint collapse in at-risk racehorses – study
Findings have important implications for the management of subchondral bone injuries in horses.
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Concussion issues can linger for years, New Zealand study finds
Researchers revisited concussion victims four years after they suffered their injury.
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Rider strategies affect likelihood of Endurance eliminations, study shows
Research shows that speed, and when riders call for it, have a big effect on elimination chances.
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Epileptic disorder in Egyptian Arabian foals distinct from other genetic conditions
Researchers found no apparent association between juvenile idiopathic epilepsy and the four gene-based disorders for which they tested.
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The analysis is done: Women jockeys are the equal of men in Britain
However, they remain in the minority and appear to get fewer opportunities.
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Equine stem cells valuable in fighting bacteria in skin wounds, scientists find
The techniques being developed may eventually translate to treatments for human patients.
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