Using antibiotics inappropriately contributes to antimicrobial resistance in both human and veterinary medicine. The post Antibiotic Use and Abuse: Example of Equine Asthma appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

With a new tool, horse owners may be able to monitor chronic pain in their horses and gauge when treatment modifications may be indicated. The post New Tool Recognizes Pain in Horses with Osteoarthritis appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

Forage should be considered the foundation of all horse diets, but most horses require a feed or supplement to properly balance the diet. The post Fortified Feed, Ration Balancer, or Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Horses: Which Do I Choose? appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

Scientists recently compared bedding in three critical categories to help horse owners choose the best bedding. The post A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

What is a horse owner to do if a horse’s diet is suspected of causing an adverse reaction? The best practice is the elimination diet. The post Elimination Diets for Horses appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

Causes of leaky gut syndrome are still being studied. Stress, in various forms, such as heat and transport, can contribute to the syndrome. The post Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

Recurrent incline underwater treadmill exercise develops muscles in the back within two weeks of starting exercise, according to one study. The post Underwater Treadmills Rapidly Build Back Muscles in Horses appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

Many people are familiar with melatonin as a sleep aid, but few of us know that melatonin may affect a horse’s temperament. The post Melatonin: Can It Predict Your Horse’s Temperament? appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

Concise guidelines provide horse owners sound nutritional management strategies for optimal health and well-being. The post How to Feed Horses: General Guidelines appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more

Right dorsal colitis is an ulcerative disease of the large intestine often brought about by excessive use or prolonged administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). While phenylbutazone, commonly called bute, is most often associated with right dorsal colitis, other drugs can cause this syndrome, including flunixin meglumine (Banamine) and meloxicam.* A recent study investigated the […] The post Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Role of Bicarbonate in Etiology appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research ..read more