What your horse's hair whirls and whorls may mean
Research shows that the direction of a horse's "cowlicks" provides clues to how he will behave when he spooks.
Mick McCluskey, BVSc, MACVSc
Can you get the flu from your horse?
New research suggests equine influenza virus is zoonotic
High-tech boost for rainrot diagnosis
Researchers say polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology can be indispensable for investigating difficult cases of rainrot..
A positive for peer pressure
Research shows that riders are more likely to be safety conscious if their fellow equestrians have similar habits and views.
Origins of ambling horses traced
DNA analysis suggests that gaited horses were brought from the British Isles to the North Atlantic island by the Norse people.
Nothing boring about yawning
A yawn can signal something other than boredom or drowsiness, it may mean a horse is frustrated or unhappy.
What's at the root of insulin resistance?
It's long been know that obese horses are more likely to develop insulin resistance. Now we may know why.
An easier test for tapeworms
In the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, a simple saliva test can now be used to identify tapeworm infections in horses.
Racetrack fatalities continue to decline
Statistics show a 14 percent drop in fatal injuries to Thoroughbred racehorses at American racetracks from 2014 to 2015.
New option for treating arthritic pain
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a tablet form of the COX-2 selective firocoxib, sold under the name Equioxx.
A case for cold storage
Research shows that the way manure samples are handled can affect the accuracy of fecal egg counts.
A dietary cure for OCD?
Feeding practices may help heal minor developmental bone lesions
Surgery to prevent colic?
A simple procedure can reduce a horse's risk of developing a common type of colic.
Fear of fireworks widespread among horses
New study shows anxiety consistent among horses exposed to pyrotechnics..
Reassuring findings about vaccine administration
New research suggests that vaccines against equine influenza virus (EIV) and equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1/4) can safely be given on the same day.
New cause of glaucoma in horses
Abnormally high pressure within the eye linked to detachment of the Descemet’s membrane.
An easier way to diagnose EHV-5 lung infection
New research suggests that one type of sporadic lung infection can be diagnosed without a biopsy.
How your horse tells you what he wants
New study shows that horses are capable of using a mode of communication often used by dogs.
Alfalfa hay linked to photosensitivity
Research shows that alfalfa hay can induce primary photosensitive reactions in horses.
A genetic component of equine personality identified
Researchers are close to identifying a gene that may make some horses easier to handle than others.
First U.S. case of equine Chagas disease
A protozoal infection mainly found in Mexico, South America and Central America, has been diagnosed in a horse in Texas.
Encouraging findings about long-distance transport
New research shows that horses transported long distances with a commercial shipping company had low risk of associated health problems.
How horses read human emotions
Research shows that horses recognize and react to human emotions expressed by facial cues alone.
Spotting signs of equine depression
A growing body of research suggests that horses can enter a depression-like state as a reaction to their environment or chronic pain.
USEF to require microchips for some events
By the fall of 2018, horses competing in the hunter/jumper, jumper and equitation divisions must be ID microchips.
First U.S. case of equine Chagas disease
A protozoal infection previously seen only in Mexico, South America and Central America has been detected in a horse in Texas.
USEF to require microchips for some events
By the fall of 2018, horses competing in the hunter/jumper, jumper and equitation divisions of United States Equestrian Federation-recognized events must be microchipped for identification purposes.
A genetic component of equine personality identified
Researchers in Japan are close to identifying a gene that may make some horses easier to handle than others.
Combination dewormer approved for pregnant mares
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Quest Plus Gel for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares.
Leptospirosis vaccine introduced
The first vaccine that protects horses against the bacterial infection leptospirosis is now available.
“Height” gene in Shetland Ponies identified
Swiss researchers have located a gene that controls height in Shetland Ponies and other pony breeds.