Saliva’s potential as a diagnostic fluid explored in horses
Twenty-three analytes usually tested for in serum were analysed in the saliva of horses.
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Parasite control in horses: Don’t rely on blind faith
Fresh guidelines suggest a mix of calendar-based and targeted worming treatments, together with monitoring.
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Mud: Not so glorious for horse owners
Mud management is key to equine health and safety during wet weather.
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Laminitis, nutrition research in spotlight at Equine Science Symposium
Waltham collaborators presented three papers associated with potential risk factors for laminitis and three associated with other aspects of nutrition.
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It’s Tim’s time as Kiwi eventer claims World No.1 spot
“For me, it’s the coming together of all the hard work, a strong focus and great partnership with my equine friends.”
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NZ equestrian’s vaulting “underdogs” raise $86K for World Champs trip
Eight vaulters aged from 11 to 18 are heading to Europe to train before the FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors in The Netherlands next month.
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Career change for equine lameness expert Dr Sue Dyson
Leading lameness researcher will act as a part-time independent clinical consultant and retain involvement in education.
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Icelandic horse study: How accurately can age be estimated from their teeth?
Researchers undertook a study to assess the age of Icelandic horses based on the state of their teeth, in particular selected features of the incisors.
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FEI commits horse sport to climate action and environmental responsibility
FEI has joined the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework.
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The jumps racing debate: Researchers find no common ground
“At present, the arguments used prevent any movement towards shared solutions to the danger of jumps racing,” researchers report.
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Equine flu remains significant threat to British horses, charity says
“Flu is still as much of a threat as it was earlier this year,” an Animal Health Trust spokesman says.
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Swedish study reveals few potential pathogens in stallion samples
The low levels of potential pathogens found was reassuring, the researchers said.
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Pacers and trotters: Genetic differences revealed by researchers
An algorithm developed by scientists can genetically distinguish between the two with more than 99% accuracy.
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Phar Lap’s shoes, bridle fetch $A34,000 at auction
Phar Lap’s legacy still strong as dozens of items sell at auction in Australia.
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Ellagic acid shows early promise in treating piroplasmosis
The need for new antiprotozoal agents is becoming increasingly urgent, researchers say.
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Eventing deaths under scrutiny: Equestrian Australia “committed to safety”
A Coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Olivia Inglis, 17, and Caitlyn Fischer, 19, within weeks of each of in 2016, is under way in Australia.
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Gene-based technology could help shape the future of Norwegian-Swedish trotters
Inbreeding has traditionally been measured using pedigree analysis, but researchers are increasingly applying molecular-based technology to examine the question.
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Horse dander traces found in 60% of tested New Zealand classrooms
Of 136 classrooms tested, 82 (60%) had detectable levels of horse dander, albeit at very low levels.
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Grazing Polish ponies help forest diversity, researchers find
“The impact of the Polish primitive horses on the studied forest environment was generally positive.”
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Public agrees that “Donkeys Matter” as artisan garden voted best at Chelsea
International animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary win the sought-after ‘BBC RHS People’s Choice Award’ in the Artisan Garden category at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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