Strangles outbreak kills 4000 donkeys in Niger
“You can see bodies littering the pastureland and the watering holes and there is a real danger of contamination spreading through the area.”
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Climate change could see an extra 165,000 horses exposed to Hendra virus risk
Modelling predicts an expansion of the range of the black flying fox, which carried the virus, much further south into New South Wales.
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Groom’s pee in stable led to horse’s drug violation at Nations Cup final
Evidence was given that the groom had been taking an antidepressant medication, which subsequently showed up in the horse.
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Fine and suspension in WEG Endurance fallout
The tribunal found that the actions of a Spanish endurance team official were not a significant factor in causing damage to the FEI’s reputation, as it had already been damaged by the poor running of the event itself.
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Updated app helps horse owners calculate equine weight
Healthy Horse App estimates horse weight as well as ideal body weight.
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Biomarkers again linked to higher injury risk among Thoroughbreds
Cartilage markers appear to show similar dynamics in injured and healthy racehorses, and may be more accurate predictors of injury, researchers say.
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Veterinary clinic’s soft plastic waste gets new life, brick by brick
New life for non-recyclable plastics as vet clinic staff get to work creating “ecobricks”.
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Is cash king in the horse world? International survey aims to find out
Do generalizations about the equestrian industry reflect accurate socioeconomic factors, or are they based on stereotypes?
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Speed and efficiency: The horse has got it all, research shows
Findings highlight the remarkably economical nature of horse locomotion, and provide insights into the mechanics of galloping from both an evolutionary and performance standpoint.
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FEI allows snaffle bits for 1-2* dressage events
Little fanfare for new FEI rule allowing horses to compete in snaffles at 1 and 2* level.
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New international group for horse sport’s top-level grooms
International Competition Grooms Group a new support network for those working at the elite level.
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Radical changes may be needed to protect Endurance horses, committee told
The FEI’s Temporary Endurance Committee meets in Switzerland in its push to return the discipline to its roots.
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Award recognises bridle maker’s dedication to equine performance
Saddle Research Trust Ambassador award winner Willam Micklem impresses with his “unswerving dedication to the welfare and performance of the ridden horse”.
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New app promises on-demand vet care for animal owners
“We’ll be providing those who tend not to visit high street practices with an affordable and accessible alternative to a traditional practice.”
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Cancer comparison between horses, humans and dogs pinpoints genetic drug targets
Grey horses are genetically predisposed to getting melanoma. However, the cancer is very different in horses as it does not usually spread, unlike the disease in humans and dogs.
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Study sheds light on gut bacterial changes in ageing and obese ponies
“Although this work has only scratched the surface in terms of our understanding of the link between gut microbes, age and obesity, it’s a valuable step.”
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A Monopoly on donkeys? Equine theme for popular trading game
Special edition of board game commissioned by The Donkey Sanctuary for its 50th anniversary year.
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Study seeks to unravel genetic factors behind tying up in horses
British study will focus on warmbloods and connemara ponies.
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Black-and-white stripes make a lousy landing strip for horseflies, study shows
Experiments used zebras as well as horses wearing three different covers – black, white, and zebra-striped.
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Should labor laws be used to protect horses?
“It is about empowering them to achieve more than mere survival in return for their participation
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