AQHF Opens Annual Call for Equine Research Grant Proposals
AMARILLO, Texas — The American Quarter Horse Foundation is accepting proposals for its annual Equine Research Grant Program, providing qualified researchers with an opportunity to advance scientific knowledge that can benefit the American Quarter Horse and the broader equine industry. Established to support relevant basic and applied research, the AQHF Equine Research Grant Program provides […]
Just 3 Minutes with Miniature Horses and Donkeys Improved Teens’ Mood
September 21, 2026 Comments Off on Just 3 Minutes with Miniature Horses and Donkeys Improved Teens’ Mood
Adolescents Who Read the Equines’ Body Language Were Less Sad and Lonely By Liana Wait, UC Davis, September 15, 2026: Interacting with animals can make people feel calmer and less lonely and anxious. A new study from the University of California, Davis, shows that animals play an active role in shaping these interactions and their outcomes. […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Researchers Explore Genetic Diversity in the American Quarter Horse
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Researchers Explore Genetic Diversity in the American Quarter Horse
New Research from the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory: How assisted reproductive technology (ART) is shaping the future of horse breeding. A new study led by VGL Director Dr. Rebecca Bellone examines how modern breeding practices, such as artificial insemination and in vitro embryo production, are influencing genetic diversity in domestic horses. Focusing on the […]
Continue reading …Register Now for the Inaugural Equine Conservation Summit on November 14
September 12, 2026 Comments Off on Register Now for the Inaugural Equine Conservation Summit on November 14
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 10, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Horse Outreach Workgroup is pleased to announce the first Equine Conservation Summit will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in California, Maryland at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. The Summit is geared toward anyone who owns or cares for horses, […]
Continue reading …Mule Helps Scientists Build The Clearest Horse and Donkey Genomes Yet
September 4, 2026 Comments Off on Mule Helps Scientists Build The Clearest Horse and Donkey Genomes Yet
Lexington, KY— A mule has helped researchers build the most complete reference genomes to date for horses and donkeys, giving scientists access to complex regions of DNA that earlier versions could not fully capture. Led by researchers in the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and published in Cell Genomics, the international study introduces new […]
Continue reading …Story of a Senior Horse: Lessons for Lucky
September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Story of a Senior Horse: Lessons for Lucky
Rodney, Ontario – My mom and I have a 32-year-old horse. His name is R Lucky Tramp. We call him Lucky. We are all senior citizens – Lucky, Mom and now me. Recently, my Mom asked a really good question. “What do I do if I find Lucky down?” (Our vet is over an hour […]
Continue reading …APHIS Approves Release of New World Screwworm Infested Zone in New Mexico
August 30, 2026 Comments Off on APHIS Approves Release of New World Screwworm Infested Zone in New Mexico
Contact: aphispress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, D.C., August 30, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has approved the release of the only New World screwworm (NWS) infested zone in New Mexico, concurring with the recommendation made by New Mexico’s state veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Holeck, and the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB). “New […]
Continue reading …Research Update: Slowing Feed Intake of Concentrates
August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Research Update: Slowing Feed Intake of Concentrates
By Jessica Prigge, PhD, University of Tennessee Shared by UMN Extension, UMN Equine Extension Program When feeding concentrates or grain, maximizing the time spent chewing can improve saliva production, nutrient absorption, and gut health. It can also reduce the risk of choke—especially in horses that bolt their feed. A Colorado State University study evaluated […]
Continue reading …Changes in Chemical and Fatty Acid Composition of Timothy Hay from Field to Bale and During Storage
August 27, 2026 Comments Off on Changes in Chemical and Fatty Acid Composition of Timothy Hay from Field to Bale and During Storage
While horse owners often focus on the quality of the forage they buy, a new study reveals how much hay changes before it ever reaches the barn. Kentucky Equine Research tracked the chemical and fatty acid profiles of timothy hay all the way from the standing crop in the field, through the baling process, and […]
Continue reading …Side Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors (-flozin drugs) in Horses are Avoidable
August 14, 2026 Comments Off on Side Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors (-flozin drugs) in Horses are Avoidable
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD There is no question that the -flozin drugs, primarily ertugliflozin and canagliflozin at this time, are a very potent tool in the war against metabolic syndrome and high insulin. They work by blocking the reuptake of glucose, which is initially filtered out of the blood by the kidneys then reabsorbed. In […]
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