Behavior Clues to Better Equine Health
July 26, 2021 – Three newly funded equine behavior studies can tell owners and handlers a lot about the health and welfare of their horses, ponies, mules and donkeys.
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Morris Animal Foundation Announces Call for Equine Behavior Research Proposals
July 21, 2021 – Morris Animal Foundation is accepting proposals focused on behavior in horses, as it relates to horse health and welfare.
Morris Animal Foundation Announces Call for Equine Colic Research Proposals
July 19, 2021 – The Foundation is now accepting proposals for research studies on equine colic, with a specific focus on the intestinal tract.
Can Exercise Protect Foals from Injuries Later in Life? Learn More in This Month’s Fresh Scoop Podcast
July 9, 2021 – Can exercise help young horses avoid injury? That’s the topic of the July 2021 episode of Morris Animal Foundation’s “Fresh Scoop” podcast.
Episode 34: Does Exercise Help Young Horses Avoid Injury?
July 8, 2021 – Orthopedic injuries in horses can be career ending and even life-threatening problems. Learn more about how early exercise can help horses avoid injuries later in life.
To Better Assess Lameness in Horses, Researchers Use Technology to Define Normal Muscle Activity
June 29, 2021 – Morris Animal Foundation is funding researchers at the University of Central Lancashire, Utrecht University and Delsys Inc., to quantify how a horse’s muscles and limb movements adjust to accommodate lameness.
Building Better Bones in Horses: Researchers to Evaluate Young Foals’ Response to Exercise
June 8, 2021 – Researchers at the University of Illinois are testing if a moderate exercise plan can protect young foals from lower-leg fractures later in life.