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horse grazingHorse Genome Available Free
National Human Genome Research Institute
The horse genome sequence has been deposited in public databases and is freely available for use by biomedical and veterinary researchers around the globe.
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Brown horse with a bird perched on itComfortable Quarters for Horses in Research Institutions
Animal Welfare Institute.
This paper discusses the social organization and daily activity patterns of horses to better understand species-specific behaviors and needs in research settings.
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Mare used for pregnant maresEquine Veterinarians’ Consensus Report On the Care of Horses On PMU Ranches  (PDF|21 KB)
North American Equine Ranching Information Council.
A report from the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and the International League for the Protection of Horses on the care of horses kept for the production of pregnant mares' urine (PMU).
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IACUC Learning Module - Horses
University of Arizona.
The Department of University Animal Care has prepared this "self-instruction" module in Horses.
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