Know Thy Forage: Ten Forage-Related Terms That May Be New To You
August 23, 2023 Comments Off on Know Thy Forage: Ten Forage-Related Terms That May Be New To You
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Every aspect of equestrianism features a language of its own. Coat color enthusiasts can define every shade and nuance; tack specialists can accurately describe a barrel full of bits using a specialized vocabulary. For nutrition aficionados, a robust wordlist is also in play. Just as forage is the foundation of […]
Continue reading …Stereotypies in Horses: New Research
August 10, 2023 Comments Off on Stereotypies in Horses: New Research
By Kentucky Equine Research staff: Owners of horses suffering from stereotypies: fret no more! A new study* shows that horses with repetitive behaviors learn at the same rate as horses without stereotypies and do not appear to be cognitively impaired, as once thought. The research team stated their results “challenge the widely held belief that crib-biting horses, […]
Continue reading …Equine Gastric Ulcers: Special Care and Nutrition
July 24, 2023 Comments Off on Equine Gastric Ulcers: Special Care and Nutrition
From AAEP By Scott R. McClure, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR Why Do Horses Get Ulcers? Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse at any age. Up to 90 percent of racehorses and 60 percent of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. These are […]
Continue reading …Gastric Health in Horses: Omeprazole Beneficial for Squamous, But Not Glandular, Ulcers
July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Gastric Health in Horses: Omeprazole Beneficial for Squamous, But Not Glandular, Ulcers
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff, KER May 24, 2023 Treating gastric ulcers often involves administering omeprazole, a medication that decreases acid production by the stomach. Omeprazole comes in various formulations, including pastes and granules. A recent study found that two omeprazole formulations, one paste and one gastro-resistant granule, performed equally well for healing squamous ulcers. What came […]
Continue reading …Walking A Horse Until Cooled Completely Proves To Be a Myth
July 18, 2023 Comments Off on Walking A Horse Until Cooled Completely Proves To Be a Myth
Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee COOL SCIENCE (pun intended)! An old myth wants us to believe that horses should be walked until they cool completely after exercise, even in the summer. However, a study from 2020 looked at five different ways to cool a horse after exercise: walking, walking with […]
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By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified in Equine Practice Fox Run Equine Center Horse owners need to consider management practices for horses during hot and especially hot and humid weather. When horses exercise, heat is generated, elevating the body temperature. There are mechanisms in place to allow dissipation of heat, mainly […]
Continue reading …Ivermectin Resistance in Small Redworms
July 7, 2023 Comments Off on Ivermectin Resistance in Small Redworms
From Equine Science Update In a recent study conducted in Brazil, it was discovered that there is widespread resistance to ivermectin among cyathostomins (small redworms) in most of the properties evaluated. This finding is concerning, as it has been increasingly recognised that important equine worms are developing resistance to commonly used anthelmintics. The severity of […]
Continue reading …Cushing’s Disease in Horses and Importance of Diet
July 6, 2023 Comments Off on Cushing’s Disease in Horses and Importance of Diet
By Katie Young, Ph.D., Kentucky Equine Research Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, equine Cushing’s disease) is an age-related endocrine disorder that occurs in about 20% of horses, ponies, and donkeys 15 years of age or older. PPID can occur in younger horses, but it is rare in those younger than 10 years of age. At […]
Continue reading …Musical Soundtrack to Help Calm Your Horse During Stressful Fourth of July Holiday
July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Musical Soundtrack to Help Calm Your Horse During Stressful Fourth of July Holiday
Boehringer Ingelheim – June 2021 Boehringer Ingelheim is focused on helping keep horses safe and “sound” when it comes to stress with the release of a music track specially designed to help reduce stress in horses. Research shows stress can quickly turn into equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), with one study showing horses can develop […]
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By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified in Equine Practice Fox Run Equine Center Horses are fight or flight creatures; when scared they most often try to get away from the source of fear. Fourth of July fireworks can be loud and bright, causing a fear reaction in some horses. For these horses, finding […]
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