Horses are something of a specialist pet – a great deal of knowledge and effort goes into keeping them. However, that’s not to say you can’t sound like an expert in all things equine by boning up on a ...

Horses have been our companions for thousands of years, but there's much more to these animals than meets the eye. Some of their quirks might even surprise you! These little-known facts will change ...

Everyone knows that miniature is better. There are mini cupcakes, mini gingerbread houses, mini champagnes—the list goes on. Bite-size versions of our favorite food and drink are not alone though; ...

A new study finds that horse whinnies are made of both a high and a low frequency, generated by different parts of the vocal ...

These days, there’s a lot of talk about animal behaviour, emotions, and the special bond humans share with animals. In the middle of it all, horses remain steady and familiar– admired for their ...

The Noriker horse is an endangered draft breed developed in the alpine piedmont of Austria. Also known as the Noric horse, this breed has a long history as an agricultural workhorse and was once the ...

Mycotoxins are harmful secondary compounds produced by molds that are found in the soil and vegetable matter including grains, forages and feed. They can be formed in the field both before and during ...

Associate Professor in Labour Studies and Chancellor's Chair for Research Excellence; Member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, Brock University Brock ...