Significant numbers of New Zealand horses injured in road transport, study finds
The findings contribute to growing recognition that the road transport of horses poses a significant welfare concern, the researchers say.
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New and ‘renewed’ faces at Horse Sport Ireland
Horse Sport Ireland announces contract renewals, departures and new appointments.
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Free webinar: Health professionals on treating “the whole horse”
A team of equine health professionals will outline how they work together to treat the horse as a whole.
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Putting the horse first: The future of welfare and perfomance
Equestrians from all aspects of the horse world tuned in for the latest Saddle Research Trust’s conference, which was held virtually.
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Student-centered active learning exercise put to test at vet school
“Students seemed to regard the active learning episode as more representative of the way information and problems are encountered in the workplace.”
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VIP Badminton Horse Trials tickets up for grabs
A VIP trip to the Badminton Horse Trials in May is on offer from feed company Spillers.
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Love me, love my horse: Pets weave their magic on dating apps
“It seems reasonable to infer that in most cases the inclusion of an animal photo is considered carefully by the user.”
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Timing everything when tackling encysted small redworm in horses
An animal health company is advising horse owners to ensure they use a wormer that is indicated to treat encysted small redworm during late autumn and winter.
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NZ equestrian festival a multi-discipline celebration
Equifest is converging on New Zealand’s National Equestrian Centre in Taupo over the weekend of February 4 to 6, and is expected to attract thousands of spectators.
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Composted manure in study checked for pathogens, parasite eggs
“Although animal waste is a sustainable alternative in agriculture, it needs to be environmentally safe. Therefore, it is necessary to use methods that guarantee its sanitation.
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Charity bids sad farewell to popular blind Clydesdale Boo
Boo had already lost an eye to cancer when intruders shot him point blank in the other eye, leaving him blinded. He lived at Redwings for more than a decade.
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Free education hub for donkeys and mules launched
Developed and run by donkey experts, The Donkey Academy provides comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge on donkey welfare.
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Training-related inflammatory changes seen in the airways of racehorses
Tracheal wash samples taken from horses at rest and in training showed many differences at the gene and protein level.
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New group to advance animal emergency management
Animal Emergency Incident Management Network Australia and New Zealand (AEIMN ANZ) will work to foster continuous improvement of how incidents involving animals are managed.
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Manure happens: Webinar explores diarrhoea in the horse
Veterinary webinar “Equine diarrhoea – s**t happens” looks at both acute and chronic diarrhoea in the horse, and its treatment.
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Puerto Ricans bred horses for the “gait-keeper” gene for centuries, study finds
Their careful breeding selection over the years is responsible for the smooth four-beat paso gait seen in the Paso Fino.
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Italy’s Lusitano horses show good genetic variability – study
Currently, about 500 Lusitano horses are reared by 15 breeders in Italy.
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Horse Management Seminar free again this year
The Horse Management Seminar from Rutgers University’s Equine Science Center will run in a virtual formal over three evenings and is free for participants.
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Showjumpers present special challenges in assessing their fitness, say researchers
“The training and management of showjumping horses is still largely based on traditional beliefs instead of scientific evidence.”
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Painting of lucky circus horse could fetch £100K
Apollo was bought to feed the lions at Carmo’s Circus, but Hungarian trainer Captain Anker saw his potential as a performing horse and saved him.
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