Troublesome protozoan infection common among Palestinian livestock – study
Trypanosoma evansi causes surra, a disease reported in 48 countries.
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Genomics provide a pathway to improved performance in horses
The overall performance of horses is complex, involving over 20,000 genes and probably millions of other functional elements.
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Georgina Bloomberg receives equestrian humanitarian award
Equus Foundation Humanitarian Award “top of the list and most meaningful” to animal welfare advocate.
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Interactive site tracks strangles diagnoses in near real-time
Surveillance tool “joins the dots across the equine industry” at the click of a button.
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Treatment increased power and stride length in healthy horses – study
Study investigated the effectiveness of a treatment called capacitive and resistive electric transfer (CRET).
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Pony sanctuary in emergency appeal for new home
People4ponies seeking help to find a new place to continue its work providing help and rehabilitation for wild and traumatised ponies.
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Springsteens lend a hand to US equestrian team’s Tokyo Olympics campaign
Bruce Springsteen will auction off a signed Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Fender guitar for the USET Foundation’s Take Me To Tokyo Gala.
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Riders rally to help fellow equestrians affected by Australian bushfires
The main aim of the Equestrian Fire Relief Australia Fund (EFRA) is to raise funds for emergency relief.
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Former FEI President Doña Pilar de Borbón dies at 83
The Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbón was FEI President from 1994 to 2006. She was the elder sister of Spain’s former Juan Carlos I, and aunt of reigning monarch King Don Felipe VI,
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Virus carried by shrews in Europe can fatally infect humans as well as horses – study
Scientists have debated for years whether the Borna virus can trigger severe brain swelling and death in humans.
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Horses are neglected green alternatives, say researchers
“From livestock to sport, through to landscape managers and leisure partners, equines show a wide range of little-known environmental advantages and assets.”
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Parasites take on starring role in equine film awards
Martin Nielsen’s popular deworming video series takes out an Equus Film Award.
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Targeted amino acid supplementation could benefit horses in sport – study
Australian researchers develop a computer model to explore daily demand for amino acids in horses under heavy training.
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In the saddle: What happens when regular riders are suddenly 25% heavier?
Findings add an interesting twist to the ongoing and often sensitive debate around how much weight a horse can comfortably carry.
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Race geldings at greater risk of injuring crucial tendon than mares – study
Yoko Ikeda and her colleagues set out to learn more about the risk factors for injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon in Japanese racehorses.
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Leading dressage sire Blue Hors Don Schufro dies at 27
Don Schufro is the sire of 30 licensed sons. Under saddle, he won more than 30 times including at World Cup level, and was 2008 Danish dressage champion, and team Olympic bronze medalist.
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Journal article on horse burns made available as Australian fires rage
Journal’s publisher decides to grant free access to the article, given the tragedy unfolding in Australia.
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Racing bodies rally to help Australia’s fire-stricken horses
Racing Victoria: “We are all here to help and will continue to be available for as long as needed, for clubs, all horses (not just thoroughbreds) and people affected by the fires.”
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Regenerative potential of stem cells falls off with age in horses, study shows
A study conducted in Poland shows the toll that age can take on adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs).
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Curse of free faecal liquid in horses explored by researchers
Free faecal liquid is a condition in which faeces are voided with both solid and liquid components.
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