Tag Archives: horses
5 Equine Health Conditions Every Owner Should Know
Being an equestrian allows you to interact with one of the most majestic animals in the world – horses. It also comes with an immense responsibility to care for a horse and learn how to keep it
Is the ACTN3 gene a real “speed gene” in horses?
The ACTN3 gene encoding α-actinin-3 in humans is considered to be a key factor in determining the predisposition to short- or long-term exercise (sprint or endurance). In addition, mutations within it are used for commercial genetic tests
The use of bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells ameliorates airway inflammation in horses with recurrent airway obstruction
Horses stabled indoors live in a pro-allergenic environment and are exposed to molds, mites, and bacterial endotoxins from hay and bedding. This exposure exacerbates recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), an asthma-like disease. Affected horses suffer from recurrence of
The management of horses during fireworks in New Zealand
The negative effects of fireworks on companion animals have been reported, but little has been documented on the impact on horses. Horse anxiety was commonly associated with fireworks, and 26% of owners reported horses injuries as a
