The Cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. These large beautiful wild cats can reach speeds of 45-70 miles per hour. They can sustain the speed for up to 300 yards. While they cannot reach the speed of cheetahs, there are breeds of domestic cats that can run very fast and accomplish great […]
The gene responsible for dwarfism in Miniature Horses is called the aggrecan gene (ACAN). DNA testing for 4 mutations of the gene is being offered at the University of Kentucky Animal Testing and Research Laboratory. The mutations were found by a PhD student, John Eberth, at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center. John is studying […]
Diarrhea is a major cause of disease in foals. Veterinarians are more concerned with the causes of diarrhea, particularly rotovirus (ERV) with its high mortality rates. Rotavirus is a worldwide problem, but vets in the United States are seeing more cases. The higher numbers are occurring inall areas, especially California, Kentucky, New York and Texas, […]
