Using a grazing muzzle appears to be more effective than restricting access to pasture, for reducing the amount of grass eaten by ponies, ac...

Flexion tests are often used as part of a prepurchase examination or a lameness work-up to evaluate lameness or assess the likelihood of fut...

Japanese research has found evidence of treponemes in equine canker by looking for specific portions of RNA characteristic for the organisms...

Psyllium, a sort of "super-bran", is already used in horses, particularly for treatment and prevention of sand colic. When mixed w...

Vets that work with horses are more likely than other vets to carry methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to an Aust...

Australian scientists have succeeded in developing an experimental vaccine to protect horses against Hendra virus. Hendra virus (HeV) was...

The Saddle Research Trust (SRT), believe they have discovered a new theory in rider asymmetry, which they feel will have implications for eq...

Flunixin excreted in the urine may be ingested with bedding, risking prolonging the time taken to clear the drug from the body. Owners an...

Elite riders' eye movements may be key to show jumping success. Research from Nottingham Trent University found that an experienced show...

Plant oils might provide the answer to mares that are unruly when in season. Some mares become unruly and difficult to manage when in season...

How do you sedate a needle shy horse? Recent research suggests that detomidine, a sedative commonly used in horses, can be effective when ad...

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...