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New approach improves quality of frozen horse sperm
The new method better protects the acrosome, a small deposit located at the tip of sperm that contains certain enzymes.
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Animal behaviour should be a core subject in vet school, say researchers
“Our survey findings indicate that veterinary professionals frequently encounter queries about animal behaviour, but feel that their undergraduate training did not prepare them for dealing with these problems in practice.”
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Researchers examine inheritance behind heart condition in Standardbreds
Atrial fibrillation appeared to be particularly prevalent in the descendants of one sire family. One broodmare also featured prominently.
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Saliva test was able to detect horses with colic pain
“In addition, it could have importance as a prognostic factor for the severity of colic,” the researchers say.
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Autistic traits may have been behind accurate cave art of horses and other animals
Could autistic traits have driven the revolution in Ice Age of 30,000 years ago?
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Princess Anne unveils new equine work by Kelpie creator
Similar to The Kelpies, “Canter” forms the centrepiece to the entrance of Edinburgh’s vet school.
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Foal health features big in $750K equine research grants
Morris Animal Foundation awards $750,000 for new studies benefiting horse health – as well as alpacas.
