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Study Finds Horses Exhibit No Behavioral Changes When Petted in Children’s Zoo Environment

In the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden, a groundbreaking study has revealed new insights into the stress responses of Gotland Russ horses, commonly found in the Children’s Zoo at Slott...

Horses Maintain Calm Faces While Heart Racing When Spotting Predators

Predator detection in horses may be quieter than many people assume. A new study from The Ohio State University suggests that domestic horses can recognize unfamiliar predators usi...

Equine Injury Database Leads to Next Generation Tools

In 18 years, the Equine Injury Database has led to substantial changes in racehorse safety and is the springboard to new initiatives on more advanced risk profiles to assist regula...

UK Equine Secures USDA Funding For Horse Health Studies

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers have received awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of F...

Friday News & Notes

One Big Thing: Equine Researchers Secure Over $1.8 Million in USDA Funding for Horse Health Studies   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by UK Research (@ukresearch) Unive...

Kindness, education and positive role models key to thoroughbreds’ life-long wellbeing

Library image. Staff education, role models and trustworthy research were the three key themes in a cross-industry discussion on how to ensure thoroughbreds’ wellbeing is the best...

Do you know when to call the vet? Study raises concerns – as many horse owners still reach for outdated treatment

How a Chinese horse became the genetic bridge that brought American horses to Europe

KY Equine Drug Research Council Backs Imaging Study

Members of the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council recommend advancing a research proposal aimed at using advanced diagnostic imaging to better identify Thoroughbreds at risk for...

An intronic variant in <i>Ferredoxin Reductase (FDXR)</i> creates a cryptic exon in Quarter Horses with Equi...

by Briana N. Brown, Anna R. Dahlgren, Sharmila Ghosh, Blythe Durbin-Johnson, Andrew Willis, Cassandra Olivas, Daniel York, Robert Grahn, Rebecca R. Bellone, Gino A. Cortopassi, And...

Saturday Links

The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is pleased to offer three free informative events this month:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Horses and Humans Re...

Study: Stall Contamination Affects Metformin Positives

A recently released study from the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine shows contaminated shavings can influence the outcome of blood and urine metformin t...

Health Zone: Neurological

Neurological diseases in horses are often frustrating to accurately diagnose, which in turn can make correct treatment plans complicated to implement.

Hagyard Unveils Creation of Novel Salmonella Vaccine

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute partnered with Gluck Equine Research Center to unveil a new Salmonella vaccine in response to increasing number of cases within recent years.

Expert advice for feeding horses with or prone to laminitis – what owners need to know

Antibiotic resistance is putting horses’ vision – and human health – at risk

Researcher O'Casaigh Buys 90% Interest in Early Voting

Dr. Padraig O'Casaigh announced July 6 he bought the majority interest in Early Voting. He said proceeds from the stallion's stud fees will be used to provide financial assistance...

Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study finds

A trio of horses looking out of their stablesLivery yard owners and managers are facing increasing challenges and “emotional labour” – as new research shows the need for better sup...

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Safety Summit Highlights Racehorse Data Revolution

Equine professionals at the forefront of health and performance technology deliver insightful presentations regarding objective equine-monitoring data during the June 30 Welfare an...

HIWU Issues Horsemen’s Advisory Related to Supplements

In recent months, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has adjudicated multiple cases involving the dietary supplement Easywillow. HIWU urges horsemen to utilize its substanc...

The best way to cool horses and the science behind it

What’s the best way to cool horses, and should you scrape the water off?

Preparing your mare for breeding: the pre-breeding checks every owner should know about

The result of a well-prepared season – but every healthy foal traces back to good pre-breeding groundwork.Preparing a mare for breeding starts months before she sets foot on the st...

Bovine congestive heart failure in feedlot cattle

Research shows heart scores can identify cattle at risk for congestive heart failure, with heritability estimates suggesting genetic selection tools may help.