Genetic testing casts fascinating light on the maternal origins of the Thoroughbred
Considerable diversity found in the maternal history of Thoroughbreds.
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Hay-only diet not good enough for horses, study suggests
The hay diet was lower than the other two diets for fat intake, amount digested and percent of apparent digestibility.
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“Miracle baby” the first Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra filly in UK for 16 years
Wakanda’s arrival has been heralded as a miracle for the vulnerable species.
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Horse tests positive for Hendra virus in northern New South Wales
Horse owners urged to vaccinate their horses following case in a four-year-old Arab cross.
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Signs of pending catastrophic breakdown seen in some racehorses
Study in California shines fresh light on risks around catastrophic breakdowns.
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WEG under siege: Hurricane’s effects to dampen equestrian spirits
Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall near the North and South Carolina coastal border on Friday night.
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Pandemonium at WEG Endurance race after riders misdirected
Mayhem at the ride base, with officials deciding to void the first loop and run a 120km race instead.
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We must speak for the horse, says endurance vet
Dr Martha Misheff says the worldwide growth of endurance and the attendant increase in the monetary value of horses and potential prize money had led to a fierce increase in competitiveness.
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Meet horse racing’s latest “blue-eyed boy”
Growing fan club for striking thoroughbred colt Southern Phantom.
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Equine infectious anemia probe in US now covers 21 states
Inquiries reveal that 240 horses were on the property at the same time as the infected animal.
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Free online course: How prepared are you for an equine emergency?
Course aims to raise awareness of keeping people safer when working under supervision at an incident involving a horse.
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Heady days of high prices a memory for Pride of Poland arabian horse sale
Parmana fetches €180,000 at this year’s Pride of Poland arabian horse sale.
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Certain personality traits linked to behavioural problems in police horses
Study in Brazil focused on 46 police horses involved in urban patrols.
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Online tool reveals lawmakers’ stance on equine welfare
Congressional Accountability Tool allows users to examine a detailed set of summaries on animal issues by state or lawmaker.
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Canada’s horse world gets serious about concussion and mental health
Leading Canadian equine organizations form consortium to increase awareness of brain injuries and mental health in the Canadian equine industry.
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Challenges posed by equine flu virus explored in fresh review
The continuously evolving virus makes the control program a “‘tedious task”, say the review team.
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Equine therapy saddle wins national design award
New Zealand student Holly Wright’s Contak saddle brings the rider closer to the horse to optimise therapeutic benefits.
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Attempt under way to clone 40,000-year-old foal unearthed in permafrost
Scientists are attempting to find a viable cell that can be used for the cloning attempt.
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Researchers assess threat of lions to endangered Grevy’s zebras
Researchers found that lions preyed on both Grevy’s and plains zebras (Equus quagga) far less than expected.
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Free webinars explain Equine Influenza to vets, horse owners
Online webinar helps horse owners understand the highly contagious disease.
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