Courtesy of Kentucky Equine Research
Kentucky Equine Research
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Loosely Tied Heads Improve Respiratory Health During Transport
An elevated head position may interrupt the horse’s natural tracheal clearance mechanisms, contributing to accumulation of secretions.
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Priming Anestrous Mares for Embryo Transfer
While assisted reproduction techniques gain popularity among horse breeders, a barrier to success is finding appropriate recipient mares.
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Oral Glucose Test in Horses: A Closer Look at Lipids
A research team set out to gain a better understanding of the role of lipids and lipid metabolism in horses with hyperinsulinemia.
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Use of Secondary Recipient Mares in Embryo Transfer Programs
When recipient mares develop endometritis following embryo transfer, the survivability of embryos plummets. Researchers may have found a solution.
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Stall-Side Testing for PPID in Progress
A rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective stall-side test kit that detects PPID may be on the horizon for horse owners and vets.
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Cribbing: More Evidence for Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Horses
Horses that cribbed had different microbial communities compared to those that did not, suggesting microbiota-gut-brain axis involvement.
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