Researchers compared bone mineral density, bone volume and microdamage in horses who had suffered fatal fractures to a control group.
Health
Some leading breeders detail their regimens for ensuring their stallions are healthy and ready for the rigours of the breeding season.
Bowed tendons and suspensory ligament issues are the most common injuries in the racing sectors ‒ but don't have to be career-ending.
Working with horses can provide us with numerous benefits to both our physical and mental health.
Thoroughbreds comprised the largest population of a study at the UK which looked at infections of these extensive air-filled cavities.
This most severe form of pneumonia associated with long-distance shipping often requires long-term hospitalization to resolve.
These spasms of the diaphragm similar to human hiccups made the news after The Minkster's poor performance in the Plate Trial.
Opinion and policy vary widely in Canada as to when combined heat and humidity make racing too dangerous for racehorses.
Equine breeding facilities need to act quickly to prevent the spread of this highly contagious, deadly disease that causes diarrhea in foals.
Prolonged soaking in warm water has long been the go-to treatment for abscesses, but the practice may actually be detrimental to healing.
A seed-borne fungus in tall fescue has been linked with compromised health, especially in pregnant mares grazing on large amounts.
Research indicates that growing horses' skeletal strength is highly influenced by the daily strains their bones undergo.
Whether maiden or experienced, many mares are able to deliver their charges with ease, but unexpected challenges can make every second count.
Any abnormal behaviour should be dealt with quickly, as sepsis carries the risk of infection and inflammation in many of the body's systems.
KER researchers found that cardiovascular fitness on the racetrack can be correlated to heart rate at the trot on a mechanical walker.
