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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 […]

September 4, 2026 / Read More

Story of a Senior Horse: Lessons for Lucky

September 1, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

APHIS Approves Release of New World Screwworm Infested Zone in New Mexico

August 30, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Research Update: Slowing Feed Intake of Concentrates

August 28, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Changes in Chemical and Fatty Acid Composition of Timothy Hay from Field to Bale and During Storage

August 27, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Side Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors (-flozin drugs) in Horses are Avoidable

August 14, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

When the Mood Strikes: Mare Behavior Studied

August 12, 2026 Comments Off

By Kentucky Equine Research Mares have long carried a reputation for being more temperamental than geldings. Frequently, this perception is based on the estrous cycle. Is that fair, though? Do other influences, such as pain, training, or management, factor in? To answer that question, a veterinarian at the University of Helsinki analyzed retrospective data from […]

Nationwide Recall Alert for Two Lots of Adequan Canine & Two Lots of Adequan IM Equine

August 6, 2026 Comments Off

August 3, 2026: RECALL ALERT per American Veterinary Medical Association: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to […]

Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility

July 30, 2026 Comments Off

Secretary Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm (Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eli Crane […]

Survey: How Age and Misconceptions Impact Colic Referral Decisions

July 29, 2026 Comments Off

July 1, 2026 By Kentucky Equine Research Colic remains the most common emergency attended by veterinarians and a focus of continued research. Many studies on colic risk factors, treatment options, and outcomes have been published over the past several decades. Despite these research efforts and attempts at disseminating the information gleaned from these studies, a recent survey reported that some owners […]