Should chronic mouth ulcers from bit use be addressed under international rules?
Study in Denmark examined bit-related lesions in 342 competition horses.
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People with Covid-19 should avoid close contact with their horses – study
Horses are susceptible to subclinical infections, scientists in California report following analysis of samples from more than 1200 horses.
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National Equine Forum to raise topical equestrian issues
Britain’s National Equine Forum is being live-streamed again this year, giving horse folks from around the world the opportunity to watch and participate.
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Horse rescue farm takes over equine transition service
Leading Maryland equine rescue operation takes over a “horses in transition” program.
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Several proteins in horse faeces viewed as potential biomarkers for melanoma
Technique described in study could be useful for the monitoring of early melanomas and their treatment.
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Moderate exercise appears to enhance learning ability of horses – study
In contrast, exposure to uncontrollable stress may impair learning skills, Australian researchers report.
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Bats under scrutiny in Uruguay for potential role in arbovirus cycles
Río Negro virus and eastern equine encephalitis virus were detected in two bat species
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“Lost” since 1845, Royal horse racing trophy re-emerges
The trophy was presented by Queen Victoria in 1845 but over the generations, the vase and plinth were separated, and the owner’s family did not realise its significance.
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Bacteria in stallion semen: Could some micro-organisms aid sperm quality?
Study examines associations between the presence of bacterial families in horse semen with five sperm quality parameters.
