Horsetalk, after 28 years, has reached the end of the trail. It has been quite a ride. We are grateful to those who have shared their science, informed opinions and advice over the years. We will ...

The finding that palatal disorders respond to asthma treatment supports the hypothesis that both diseases could be a manifestation of a common underlying disorder.

The increase in airway mucus arising from asthma in horses is due to a reduced clearance rate rather than increased production, researchers in Italy have found. Further, the study team found that ...

Study compared the preferences of horses to those of their owners, choosing the hay they considered best suited to their horse's needs.

The three Thoroughbreds and three Haflinger horses in the experiment showed a significant preference for drinking water from turquoise buckets when compared to other colours such as light green ...

A long-time equine researcher looks at the evolution of reproduction technology and how old samples are helping scientists today.

Measuring equine eye temperature by Infra-Red thermography (IRT) is a popular technique as it is non-invasive and does not require direct contact with the individual, but it does not appear to be ...

Equine recurrent uveitis is an immune-mediated disease characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation within the eye. The condition has an estimated prevalence of 1 to 2% in the United States.

Find out how big the horse's digestive tract actually is, what makes it unique and how nutrition and management strategies can keep it healthy and happy.

Britain’s owners often struggle to recognise excess fat on their horses but, once they do, it could well be “war”, a new study reveals. Researchers have painted a picture of the complex ...

Pasture management is the latest topic in the regular Welfare Wednesday webinar series hosted by equine charity World Horse Welfare. In Keeping your pasture healthy throughout the year, Royal ...

Clayton is a veterinarian, researcher and horsewoman. For the past 40 years she has been researching in the areas of equine biomechanics and conditioning programs for equine athletes.