By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Chia seeds are small, round seeds that are generally considered a healthy addition to human diets. The seeds come from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is a member of the mint family and native to parts of Mexico and Guatemala. In humans, chia seeds support cardiovascular and digestive health, reduce inflammation, […]
Continue reading …New Test Available: Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia (EJSCA)
July 15, 2024 Comments Off on New Test Available: Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia (EJSCA)
By Liza Crissiuma Gershony, UC Davis Veterinary Medicine, April 09, 2024 Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia (EJSCA) is an inherited neurologic disease that causes ataxia in American Quarter Horses. The variant causing this disease was identified at UC Davis by Dr. Carrie Finno, Gregory L. Ferraro Endowed Director of the UC Davis Center for Equine Health (CEH), and […]
Continue reading …Ritual Horse Sacrifice in Baltic Region in the Middle Ages
July 8, 2024 Comments Off on Ritual Horse Sacrifice in Baltic Region in the Middle Ages
From Equine Science Update: Research from Cardiff University indicates that during the Late Viking Age, horses were transported across the Baltic Sea in ships and sacrificed in funeral rituals. Published in the journal Science Advances, studies on horse remains found at ancient burial sites in Russia and Lithuania show that these animals were brought from Scandinavia […]
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From Equine Guelph: Are you ready for an e-book full of fun facts all about equines? Equine Connection and Equine Guelph have partnered on an online educational initiative, “Who Knew? Fun Facts & Why it Matters.” After collecting input from our followers and adding a few of our own lessor known truths, the e-book is […]
Continue reading …Preventing Dehydration in the Horse
June 21, 2024 Comments Off on Preventing Dehydration in the Horse
By Dr. Mike Lindinger & Gayle Ecker for Equine Guelph: With exercise, the body temperature rises. This heat must be dissipated, or the horse will literally “cook”! The body cools itself through the evaporation of sweat, so sweating is especially important for the exercising horse. The sweat contains water and electrolytes, or salts. The main […]
Continue reading …Don’t Forget Momma: Post-Weaning Tips for Mares
June 20, 2024 Comments Off on Don’t Forget Momma: Post-Weaning Tips for Mares
From Kentucky Equine Research: Foals frequently pull the focus of farm managers during the weaning process, as they are far more susceptible to post-separation problems than their dams. Plus, they’re usually noisier during the process! Most mares, especially older ones, accept weaning with aplomb, but careful attention should be paid to them in case other […]
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AAEP Publishes Updated Internal Parasite Control Guidelines
June 12, 2024 Comments Off on AAEP Publishes Updated Internal Parasite Control Guidelines
From AAEP: The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised Internal Parasite Control Guidelines to help minimize the risk of parasitic disease and maintain the effectiveness of current drugs for as long as possible by delaying further development of anthelmintic resistance. The guidelines, originally created in 2013 and last revised in 2019, account […]
Continue reading …A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest
From Kentucky Equine Research: Are you mulling over your horse’s stall maintenance, wondering which bedding is healthiest and offers the best bang for the buck? You’re not alone. Equine scientists recently compared three types of bedding in three critical categories—ammonia emissions, cost, and mucking out time—to help horse owners choose the best bedding. Bedding materials serve many […]
Continue reading …Assessing the Impact of Blindfolding on Equine Handling
May 28, 2024 Comments Off on Assessing the Impact of Blindfolding on Equine Handling
From Equine Science Update: Blindfolding horses is thought to make them easier to handle in stressful situations. By covering their eyes, blindfolds can reduce distractions that might make them anxious, especially in new or tense environments. However, there has been limited research in this area so far. A study conducted by Caleigh Copelin, Bryn Hayman, […]
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