Threat of species-hopping flu viruses prompts warning
Because of the global nature of many of these diseases, it is important for agencies to work together to find ways to reduce the risk.
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Lying about is a serious business: Here’s how horses and others animals do it
The study team observed more than 30,000 resting phases in mammals.
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US racing body calls for drastic reforms to cut horse deaths
“It’s time we joined the rest of the world in putting in place the best measures to protect the health and safety of our equine athletes.”
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Horses packing on the beef double the risk of developing laminitis – study
Fresh laminitis research reveals that gaining weight can be a risky business.
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Rare behind-the-scenes look as charity welcomes new arrivals
What steps does a charity take when an animal comes into its care?
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Head-shaking: Study points to musculoskeletal pain as a cause
Researchers found that five out of six head-shaking cases referred for treatment could be resolved by dealing with musculoskeletal pain.
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New safety helmet tech claims to cut concussion
Helmet technology using flexible 3D insert said to reduce concussion risk.
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Canada makes push for equine voice to be heard in government
“The hard reality is that Canadian horses and horsepeople suffer when our voice goes unheard in the corridors of power.”
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Equitana to make US debut in 2020
Famous event will head to the US for the first time, for a three-day show.
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Neanderthals lived on horse and reindeer meat, research suggests
Study involved analysis of an adult tooth root, and a bone from a one-year-old baby.
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Equestrians embrace “mindful approach” for horse lameness and rider challenges
“It’s all about spending many hours with the horses so that you have as much information as you can.”
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Figures show slight increase in American thoroughbred fatality rate
The US Jockey Club has released figures for 2018.
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American Pharoah’s sire Pioneerof the Nile dies suddenly at 13
Triple Crown winner’s sire died en route to veterinary clinic.
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Yearlings revealed as easy targets for Equine Rhinitis A Virus
Canadian study focused on a multi-barn Standardbred training facility.
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Leg-bone density increases in response to Endurance training, study shows
Researchers compared seven Arabian horses in long-term Endurance training to their non-trained counterparts.
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Even a quick ride can do wonders for your horse
Although exercise did not increase weight loss, it did produce additional benefits, the most important one being improved insulin sensitivity.
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Racing group bans drugs at two California tracks
Lasix, NSAIDs, joint injections, shockwave therapy, and anabolic steroids banned at Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields.
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Messara first Australian to receive international racing award
John Messara to receive the 2019 Longines and International Federation of Horseracing Authorities International Award of Merit.
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NZ Horse of the Year show wraps up in Hastings
New Zealand’s Horse of the Year show ended on Sunday after six days of competition in Hastings.
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Cruise line giant backs move to save equines from fat tourists
Following a public outcry about overweight tourists using donkey taxis, Cruise Lines International Association is backing a new campaign to protect working equines in holiday hotspots.
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