Member bodies now “working well together”, says interim BEF chairman
“It is now a priority for the BEF . . . to learn lessons from the past and ensure appropriate practices in future.
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Report outlines series of complaints about British Dressage
It is up to the British Equestrian Federation and member bodies to decide whether to investigate matters further.
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Equine charity welcomes European vote on animal welfare
The European Parliament approved a Resolution that prevents deregulation in animal welfare post Brexit.
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Horror at donkey’s “suicide mission” in Afghanistan
“Donkeys are often called beasts of burden but the only beasts in this story are the cruel individuals who sent them on such a cowardly and fateful mission.”
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Latest advice on tackling the “strep throat” of horses
New consensus statement urges a shift away from considering bacterial culture to be the gold standard of diagnosis for strangles.
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Free online course helps horse owners prepare for the worst
Online course on incidents involving large animals offered free for equestrians, groups, and events around the world.
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Horses show promise as a model for studying sudden cardiac death in athletes
“This study suggests a strong potential of the equine athlete being used to model the cardiac electrophysiology of the human athlete.”
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Updated horse genome: The next EquCab off the rank
The new assembly used cutting-edge technologies to improve the accuracy of what is described as a vital research resource.
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Three novel genetic mutations linked to dominant white colouring in horses
“It is highly likely that the newly identified variants cause the white patterning in the investigated individuals.”
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Droppings of wild zebras provide crucial insights into their wellbeing
“Using these indicators we can establish the health of both individuals and populations.”
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John completes miracle comeback after his near-fatal brush with botulism
John not only survived botulism thanks to intensive veterinary care, but went on to qualify for the World Series of Team Roping.
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Breeding success for rare zebra species as fourth filly foal born
Hartmann’s mountain zebra filly foal Athena welcomed to Virginia Zoo’s herd.
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British farrier recognised as “unsung hero” in equestrian world
Prestigious Sir Colin Spedding award presented to Newmarket farrier Dr Simon Curtis FWCF.
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Two winning flavors emerge in taste test among breeds
Carrot and apple flavors proved to be firm favorites in a Polish study.
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Saliva-based test cut tapeworm drug treatments in horses by 86%, study finds
The charity Bransby Horses says the test is now an integral part of its tapeworm control programme.
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Too heavy for your horse? There are consequences, pilot study finds
“The results do not mean that heavy riders should not ride, but suggest . . . they should ride a horse of appropriate size and fitness.”
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Rider-weight research may not ultimately deliver an ideal ratio, researcher says
“It depends on so many factors,” says Dr Sue Dyson, head of clinical orthopaedics at the Animal Health Trust’s Centre in England.
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Alltech boss Dr Pearse Lyons dies at 73
In 1980, Lyons decided to “take control of his own destiny.” He launched his own business, Alltech, which built its success upon the application of yeast technologies to animal health and nutrition.
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Tighter whip controls in harness racing did not harm performances – study
Findings question the supposed need for whips to improve racing performance.
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UC Davis ranked world’s top veterinary school
More than 1130 institutions ranked by reputation among academics and employers, and the citations of academic papers from the university.
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