Risk factors for sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred horses identified
Young racehorses early in their careers are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death and are more likely to die during training.
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Signs of depression common in horse riders following a fall, findings suggest
“Their willingness to share has enabled us to uncover a serious issue facing the equestrian industry today,” says researcher.
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Webinar to explore race to head off dewormer resistance in horses
“There is much more to learn about how we as an equine community can work together to keep our horses and ponies safe.”
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Queen’s horses in the money on third day of Royal Windsor Horse Show
No red ribbons for the monarch, but her ridden horses notch up several placings.
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Potential Covid-19 spillover from a woman to her horse described in study
The Quarter horse in California mounted an immune response to the virus, but showed no signs of illness.
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Thermal-sensing microchips show potential for monitoring horses after exercise
The microchips may help to detect the early stages of exertional heat illness in horses.
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Human vaccine for dangerous mosquito-borne viruses shows promise in clinical trial
Phase 1 clinical trial results suggest the candidate vaccine is safe, well tolerated, and induces an immune response.
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Dramatic social changes in ancient Mongolia linked to arrivals of herds and horses
New study provides support for connections between livestock dairying and the rise of social complexity on the eastern steppe.
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Microbiome’s role in foal gut health under spotlight
Why is diarrhea life-threatening in some foals, while others recover with no issues? Research into the biomarkers that denote health could be the key.
