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University of Minnesota researchers tackle sudden death in racehorses

Despite their athleticism, roughly 50 percent of healthy racing thoroughbreds experience cardiac arrhythmias — or, irregular heartbeats — when exercising.

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Research roundup: How do pesticides affect the health of grain-eating birds?

Imidacloprid, a pesticide often used on soybeans, is one of seven types of neonicotinoids available to farmers right now, and almost all agricultural seeds are treated with some type of neonicotinoid.

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine rolls out its largest-ever study on muscle disease in the horse

A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have launched a study investigating the genetic and management factors influencing muscle disease in horses.