Research

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New study targets equine 'spook' response
In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that even domesticated...
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Living conditions impact equine learning, performance
According to a news release in Science Daily, a new study shows that horses living in big enclosures...
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How a 'horse whisperer' can help engineers build better robots
A news release published recently on the Science Daily website describes a new way in which horses can...
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Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction: PPID
Foundation takes a new look at an old disease For many of us old enough to remember, Equine Cushing’s...
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Colic: an emergency for horse owners & research priority for Morris Animal Foundation
If you were to ask a horse owner or veterinarian their greatest equine health concern, the answer might...
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Morris Animal Foundation announces new studies focused on equine colic
Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, recently announced the selection of five...
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Researching how horses help humans
For the decades, horses have helped people recover from physical, mental and emotional challenges. Hippotherapy—the...
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Causes of sidewinder syndrome in horses investigated
California researchers found that "sidewinder" syndrome is associated with a variety of equine conditions...
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How a disagreement with my husband led to an EQUUS story about how equine research a decade ago helped...
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A very EQUUS Thanksgiving
As Americans give thanks for our many blessings, this is a good time to reflect on the individuals and...
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Research into senior horse health issues continues
October is the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the MARS Equestrian Fellowship at University...
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Biomarker Study Will Build on Promising Research Into Preventing Catastrophic Racehorse Injuries
Work at the University of Kentucky may allow for intervention before racehorse injuries occur.
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Report of parasite resistance on Kentucky horse farm raises questions
The discovery of parasites resistant to the most widely used class of deworming chemicals has implications...
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Opportunity to participate in kissing spines study
An equine genetics company is looking for samples to expand a study on kissing spines. The deadline for...
Purina Research Farm
Science and Innovation Behind Purina® Horse Feed
Our passion for horses and their health, along with our keen interest in nutritional science, is steeped...