Digital rectal thermometers are the current gold standard, but a University of Kentucky study found that the 3rd reading is the most accurate.
Health
Gastrointestinal function affects not only body condition and feed efficiency, but also recovery, attitude, consistency, and overall management.
Trainers and owners are continually look for ways to improve performance and reduce risk, and hoof health is increasingly gaining attention.
A recent study investigated whether biomarkers found in saliva could help measure stress levels in racing and leisure horses.
A Kentucky Equine Research study looked at how long-chain omega fatty acids may help reduce the risk of this common ailment of Thoroughbred athletes.
Scientists at Kentucky Equine Research recorded horses eating overnight to determine when and how much hay is consumed.
A leading cause of lameness in young Thoroughbred racehorses is now being caught earlier; could improve racetrack safety and decrease breakdowns.
A working group is looking at identifying horses at risk, genetic markers, and postmortem protocols in exercise-associated sudden death.
Trainers have many more tools available to aid them in their decisions to best prepare and position their horses for success.
Questions as to whether the genetic structure of the population has become compromised can now be addressed with powerful genomic tools.
A study found there is room for improvement in foundation training of racing Thoroughbreds to better their chances of a good life off the track.
It's 'all hands on deck' at the Goehring Research Lab where early detection, transmission and vaccine efficacy are being explored.
Scientific evidence of welfare assessment of racehorses is lacking; researchers are attempting to develop a practical assessment protocol.
Research has found that equine tapeworms, a common cause of colic in horses, are becoming increasingly resistant to deworming products.
Researchers set out to find an easier way to check the consistency and safety of racetrack dirt and turf surfaces to reduce injury risk.
