Courtesy of Kentucky Equine Research
Kentucky Equine Research
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The Hindgut: Understanding Its Role in Equine Digestive Health
Hindgut digestion progresses most efficiently when horses are allowed continual access to forage and limited access to feedstuffs that could upset the pH of the cecum.
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Winter Water Requirements for Horses
As winter approaches in many areas of the world, horsemen must evaluate the nutrient requirements of their horses.
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Neurologic Disease in Horses: Overlapping Clinical Signs Make Diagnosis Difficult
Veterinarians often struggle to pinpoint neurologic disease because similar clinical signs occur across multiple conditions.
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Does Your Horse Need Shoes? Genetics May Offer Answers
Scientists identified genes linked to the ability of horses to race successfully without shoes, pointing to a potential genetic basis for hoof strength and resilience.
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Five Facts: Equine Herpesvirus-1
How do horses become infected with EHV-1, and how can you prevent your horse from getting sick at your next event? Check out these five fast facts.
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Gastroscopy in Horses: Use of Lidocaine
While lidocaine eases discomfort in humans, the length and complexity of the horse’s nasal passages make full desensitization impractical during gastroscopy.
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