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Genetics

Livestock Conservancy removes Morgan (Traditional) from Priority List

Sep 14, 2023

The move comes in light of healthy registration numbers, joint commitment to maintaining genetic diversity within the breed

Unveiling of new UK aged horse center with officials posed in front of the facility

University of Kentucky unveils new Aged Horse Care and Education Facility

Aug 29, 2023

The new center was created to help lead breakthroughs in senior horse care and train the next generation of scientists

Easy gaits

Aug 15, 2023

What gives some horses all the right moves?

Man dealing with spooked horse/Getty image

New study targets equine 'spook' response

May 25, 2023

In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that even domesticated horses are hardwired to be aware of danger and can scare easily. AdobeStock image Unfortunately,...

Can horses inherit susceptibility to cataracts?

May 11, 2023

A Cornell University study suggests that some horses may be genetically predisposed to developing cataracts.

Image of second clones Przewalksi's Horse foal (c) by Jaimie Wells

Second cloned Przewalski’s horse offers hope for species conservation

Apr 20, 2023

Scientists are hailing the birth of the world’s second cloned Przewalski’s horse as an indication that cloning might indeed be a useful tool in genetic rescue. According to an April 19 news release from...

Horses in Spring Buttercup Field, Mare with Her Young Foal

Temple Grandin teams with Australian expert on landmark equine study

Mar 1, 2023

A world-first equine study spearheaded by University of New England (Australia) Professor of Animal Behavior Paul McGreevy in collaboration with Colorado State University Professor of Animal Sciences Temple...