University of Minnesota Equine Center

Here are tips from the University of Minnesota for horse owners on neurologic equine herpesvirus, EHV-1 and biosecurity.

The researchers concluded that stirrup style minimally impacted rider position or the forces experienced; however, forces differed by gait.

Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses in the Midwest 2020 edition is on sale from the University of Minnesota.

Five online horse certificate courses will be offered by the University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension in 2021.

“Cushing’s disease,” or more correctly, pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction (PPID), is a metabolic condition that affects middle-aged and older horses.

This infographic was provided by the University of Minnesota Extension.

In this article you can find many tips for managing mud on your equine property from the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Jeremy Frederick of the University of Minnesota answers questions about equine parasite control in this article.

Results of four whole-body vibration plate studies show little physiologic benefits, but brought forth questions about possible mental and pain relief aspects of the device.

The objective for this study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, Davis, was to assess horse preference for shaded and unshaded areas in hot, sunny, summer weather.

Equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV‐1) is a growing concern in the horse industry. This virus can live within horses for a long period of time, perhaps even throughout their entire life, making it a common disease in the population. Up to 90% of horses are infected with EHV‐1 by the time they are 2 years old.