Kentucky Equine Research

Researchers wanted to know if small differences in body condition affected response to ovulation-inducing drugs.

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A survey in Finland examined the size and experience of adult riders in relation to the horses they rode.

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Routine testing is the most reliable way to confirm your horse’s vitamin E status and prevent deficiency-related disease.

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Veterinarians often struggle to pinpoint neurologic disease because similar clinical signs occur across multiple conditions.

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Horses have an innate, finely tuned system that directs them to drink. Understanding how this system works and where it sometimes falls short can help horse owners keep their animals properly hydrated, especially during exercise, travel, or hot weather. The Basics of Thirst Thirst is regulated by a neural network centered in the hypothalamus and […]

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