A study into the pharmacological management of insulin resistance using metformin, failed to demonstrate any benefit. The research was condu...

Bacteria may be more important in the development of periodontal disease in horses than previously thought, according to research carried ou...

One year on, the test for Fell Pony Syndrome, has been acclaimed a great success. As the genetic test identifies carrier animals, it can ...

A recent study suggests that limiting access to pasture may not be effective at reducing grass intake by ponies   Recent research, about...

Horses are not likely to play a major role in the spread of one type of antibiotic resistant micro-organism, to humans, according to a study...

Whipping has no effect on the likelihood of a horse winning or being placed, according to a recent report. The authors conclude that whippi...

Equine Guelph offer you the chance to influence their research and education programs so they meet the needs of the equine industry.  Comple...

  Could a festive winter decoration provide the cure for equine sarcoids? Sarcoids are the most common skin tumour of horses. They are d...

News that a vaccine against Rhodococcus equi is entering the final stages of development offers the hope of preventing this serious respira...

PSSM is a metabolic disease that results in the accumulation of glycogen and abnormal polysaccharide in muscle. A genetic mutation of the gl...

Stem cell treatment reduces the rate of repeat injuries when used for treating superficial flexor tendon injuries in racehorses, according ...

Obesity is likely to be just as common in horses as it is in the human population. A University of Nottingham study found that at least on...

Australia´s recent heavy rain presents an opportunity to examine how feral horses are affected by the weather.   Magdalena Zabek has been wo...

The Jockey Club recently released an updated North American fatality rate for Thoroughbreds based on two years’ worth of data in the Equine ...

Barely a month goes by without another report of anthelmintic resistance. The usual culprits are the cyathostomins - the small red worms. No...

University of Minnesota researchers are looking for help to investigate the perplexing condition known as "Shivers"   "Shive...

Knowledge of the horse’s genetic blueprint has opened many avenues of research according to a recent report. The “genome” is the term used t...

A few years ago, the major racetracks in California introduced synthetic tracks. It was hoped that this would give a more consistent surface...

Scientists at the University of Maine have developed a novel rapid test for strangles. Current culture techniques require several days to co...

A natural lifestyle - freedom to roam, and the ability to choose what to eat - does not necessarily result in ideal foot conformation. The f...