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Help Horses Avoid Heat Stress

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Help Horses Avoid Heat Stress

Horses, like humans, dissipate most of their excess body heat through sweating. Horses can sweat as much as 2½ to 3 gallons – 10 to 12 liters – per hour. Depending on the environmental temperature and the animal’s workload, it is possible for a horse to become dehydrated in as little as two to three hours. Furthermore, horses may not drink enough, even when provided water.

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All Carbs Matter in Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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All Carbs Matter in Equine Metabolic Syndrome

There are physiological differences between humans and horses. For example, horses don’t produce high levels of ketones, even when starving. Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) are not at high risk for cardiovascular disease, the way humans are. They develop laminitis instead.

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UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Launches New Website, DNA Tests

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UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Launches New Website, DNA Tests

Beyond the easily searchable genetic tests offered, the VGL’s new website also features a genetics glossary, coat color resources, and educational materials like “pop-up” scrollable definitions of words throughout the site, as well as continually-updated activities and gameslike animal-related crossword puzzles and DIY at-home science projects.

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Fully Articulated Horse Skeleton Rebuilt to Help Teach Anatomy

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Fully Articulated Horse Skeleton Rebuilt to Help Teach Anatomy

“I’ve held each portion of the horse in my hand and turned it around to make it fit where it was supposed to go, then put it back together. So, I’ve literally taken everything apart and then put it back together piece by piece. As a future equine surgeon, it’s going to be priceless, truly. … It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

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Innovative Research on Equine Lameness and Conditioning Tips

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Innovative Research on Equine Lameness and Conditioning Tips

Could biologic therapies be the future for treating joint disease? Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Mark Hurtig, and his team are investigating novel new methods to potentially repair tissue rather than just suppressing the signs of joint disease.

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Laboratory Reference Ranges are NOT Normals

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Laboratory Reference Ranges are NOT Normals

When you get a report from a diagnostic laboratory, you will see tests listed in a column on the left, followed by the test results (sometimes with an asterisk or a H = high, L = low mark) and a final column with the reference range. Some even call this a normal range, but it’s not.

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US Horse Population – Statistics

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US Horse Population – Statistics

In recent weeks, several figures have been circulated regarding the US horse population. The American Horse Council (AHC) wishes to clarify these statistics to avoid confusion and misunderstanding of the data.

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Time To Ride® Helps Rebuild the Grass Roots Horse Industry

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Time To Ride® Helps Rebuild the Grass Roots Horse Industry

Even with states gradually reopening, most sports activities for kids will take weeks or months to regroup and restart. Team sports are especially impacted, as traditional activities such as baseball, football, soccer and field hockey don’t allow for social distancing. Many summer season activities are already cancelled, and fall sports are questionable.

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Research to Focus on Horse and Human Bond with Veterans

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Research to Focus on Horse and Human Bond with Veterans

The research project, conducted by the Equine Science Center at Rutgers University, will focus on the horse human bond, and how EAAT affects both humans and horses during these types of therapy sessions. “It is important that we are not only able to fund the research that will be conducted, but also cover all costs associated with the veterans who will be volunteering their time for this important cause,” said Center Director Dr. Karyn Malinowski. “This will be the first time research conducted with EAAT will measure the same physiological markers of stress and well-being simultaneously in both the horses and veterans.”

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Topline Loss- How Nutrition Can Help

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Topline Loss- How Nutrition Can Help

A smooth, strong topline is a definitive sign of health. Your horse’s back musculature not only looks good but is important for his ability to support his spine and joints.

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