Mysterious parasitic disease of equines confirmed in donkeys in Britain
“Further studies to establish whether the cysts are also present in the horse and pony populations are warranted.”
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Stolen pony Basil safety back home
The missing one-eyed pony was found abandoned in a graveyard half an hour from his home.
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Free webinar: Diagnosing tendon injuries and rehab approaches
US veterinarian Sherry Johnson is hosting the free webinar “Tendon injuries: Reducing the strain” at the weekend.
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Change in animal healthcare infrastructure predicted post Covid-19
The impact of the Covid-19 crisis propagates from supply chain disruptions and manufacturing delays to large-scale shutdowns of veterinary clinics.
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Algorithm proves accurate in detecting break-over phase in a horse’s stride
The break-over phase starts after the loading phase when the horse lifts its heel, causing a rotational movement around the toe, and ends with hoof lifting off.
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Treadmill training should factor in temperament of each horse – study
“We conclude that the habituation process should be adapted to the horse’s temperament and emotionality.”
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Paralysed showjumper Kevin Babington making progress in rehab
Irish showjumper and his family have been dealing with the aftermath of a life-changing fall sustained while competing last summer which has left him wheelchair-bound.
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Perfectly preserved wooden saddle is nearly 1700 years old
Researchers describe the Mongolia saddle as completely preserved.
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Good news for the Przewalski’s horse on the long road to freedom
Genetic analyses reveal that the wild horses reintroduced into the wilderness since 1992 do not show a decreased genetic variability, despite the small breeding populations.
