A 13-year study investigating the long-term effects of the PPID drug pergolide found that it vastly improved a horse's quality of life.
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By sequencing and comparing DNA, researchers found that all donkeys can trace their family tree to one 'domestication event' in East Africa.
A research study at the University of Guelph hopes to determine if being around and touched by distressed humans is unpleasant.
An OVC study into the development and differences in foal microbiomes could advance treatment of critical cases of diarrhea.
Do horses genuinely enjoy being touched, or do they simply tolerate us doing it? A study at the University of Guelph intends to find out.
Approximately 17% of equine pregnancies fail, most within the first 6 weeks, and continued investigations will help the horse breeder.
Dr. Thomas Koch and his team at the OVC are taking the next step in regenerative therapies and hopefully even better outcomes.
Researchers used TENGs on different parts of a saddle to detect pressure in hopes of some day helping equestrians improve effectiveness.
Holly Spark's research into healing of skin wounds and musculoskeletal injuries in equine athletes could provide solutions across species.
A recent study found that physical interaction between children with CP and horses is extremely important for rehabilitation.
A University of Guelph study found that 60% of the horses in the group had larger muscle measurements on the left side of their withers.
Two recent studies deal with mare's milk and migrant farmers in the Eurasian steppes, and using equine stem cells to battle MRSA.
Researchers will evaluate foals’ response to moderately strenuous exercise to see if it stimulates bone growth in areas susceptible to fractures.
A new study out of France finds that “pet-directed speech” that works on primates and dogs seems to positively affect horses as well.
A UK study found that the virus can survive only a few minutes on most sporting equipment, and even less time on materials such as leather.