University of Minnesota Equine Center, Author at Stable Management

University of Minnesota Equine Center

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.

Research Update: Glycemic Response in Horses

Credit: Thinkstock Researchers showed there was no difference in the glycemic response to non-soaked or soaked hay. For horses diagnosed with equine metabolic syndrome, obesity, laminitis and/or insulin...

Research on Weight Gain in Foals on Pasture

Credit: Thinkstock A positive relationship was identified between foal average daily gain (ADG) and rainfall, suggesting ADG’s will be higher during periods of greater rainfall. Researchers from the University...

Cooling a Hot Horse

Credit: Thinkstock After the horse has been sprayed off, it is very important to scrape the water off, because once the horse is sprayed, the water absorbs the horse’s heat and becomes warm. Question:...

Research on Hay Net Design

Credit: Thinkstock Researchers showed that you can mimic normal grazing behavior while at the same time reducing the amount of hay fed by using hay nets appropriately. Horses have evolved to consume several...

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