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CT scans show evidence of the infection
News Research 

Bug normally linked to horses caused temporary vision loss in a girl

May 23, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1620 Views 0 Comments

Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus caused severe sinusitis and temporary loss of vision in the right eye of a young woman, doctors have reported.

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Flank watching is a classic sign of colic.
Health News 

Colic considered the most common emergency in horses by yard owners

May 22, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1024 Views 0 Comments

Factors considered important in emergency decision-making were the degree of pain, the likelihood of the condition resolving, and the severity of of the condition.

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Joanna Lumley with Harley at The Donkey Sanctuary's ‘Donkeys Matter’ garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.
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“Donkey garden” bags silver award at Chelsea Flower Show

May 22, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1024 Views 0 Comments

Using water as its central theme, the ‘Donkeys Matter’ garden demonstrates how owning a donkey means access to clean, fresh water for some of the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the world.

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Blood biomarkers found for asthma in horses

May 21, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1097 Views 0 Comments

Blood biomarkers have the potential to diagnosis the condition in the field, removing the need for a bronchoalveolar lavage – a lung wash.

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Harley and Skooby in the ‘Why Donkeys Matter’ garden at the Chelsea Flower Show, with Mark Kerr, Donkey Welfare Adviser, and Tom Davies, Guardian owner.
Features 

Flower power: Donkeys steal show at Chelsea

May 21, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 963 Views 0 Comments

‘Why Donkeys Matter’ at the Chelsea Flower Show backgrounds the international work of The Donkey Sanctuary.

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Is show ring success by porky ponies fueling equine obesity?

May 20, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 946 Views 0 Comments

Part of the problem could be the number of overweight horses and ponies winning at shows, then being seen as the ideal “breed standard”.

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Health News 

Scientists call for greater focus on the horse disease dourine

May 19, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1002 Views 0 Comments

“Recent outbreaks of surra and dourine in Europe illustrate the risk and consequences of importation of … infected animals into non-endemic countries.”

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Abby and Zack's new Hartmann's mountain zebra filly foal was born on May 13.
Breeding News 

Arrival of Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal celebrated

May 19, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 906 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Fifth foal for Abby at Norfolk’s Virginia Zoo in the US.

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A window mounted original photograph of Phar Lap at the 1930 Melbourne Cup with the official programme has a pre auction estimate of $12,000.
Culture News 

Phar Lap collection going under the hammer

May 18, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1110 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

$30,000 expected for a pair of Phar Lap’s shoes in major sale of memorabilia.

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Culture News 

Extinct horse species ranged further and survived longer than first thought

May 18, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 994 Views 0 Comments History

Jun-Xia Yuan and his colleagues retrieved three near-complete mitochondrial genomes from the specimens.

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Daily schooling is not necessary to achieve desirable in the training of horses, research shows.
News Research 

Gender bias is rife in equestrianism – and horses are affected too

May 17, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2309 Views 2 Comments

Researchers found that the study participants, mostly female, held preconceived ideas about horse temperament and suitability based on the sex of the horse.

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Synephrine is found in the leaves of citrus trees, including lemon.
Training 

Equestrian bodies issue warnings on CBD and citrus leaf derivative

May 17, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3553 Views 0 Comments Doping

A high number of positive tests for a banned stimulant that is found in the leaves of citrus trees and as a supplement ingredient has prompted an FEI warning, and the US Equestrian Federation is also clamping down on cannabinoids.

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News Research Training 

Stress, anxiety and depression a major issue in racing, British study finds

May 16, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2848 Views 1 Comment

Those interviewed painted a picture of a “relentless” industry and, for many, this had intensified in recent years.

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African donkeys seeking shade while taking a break from their work. The ejiao trade is threatening their very survival.
Culture News 

Charity makes impassioned plea to save Nigeria’s donkeys from skin trade

May 16, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2859 Views 1 Comment

“Nigeria’s donkey population is being cut down and harvested like maize on an industrial scale for their skins.”     

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A 16th-inch-long (1.6mm) female biting midge (Culicoides sonorensis) feeding on blood.
News Research 

Promising new African Horse Sickness vaccine could free up horse movements

May 15, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3238 Views 0 Comments African Horse Sickness

The vaccine has the potential for a “far-reaching positive impact on horse sports around the world”.

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News Research 

Mechanical horse helped postural coordination in brain-damaged patients

May 14, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2889 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Those using the mechanical horses made bigger gains in postural coordination than those using conventional therapy.

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Health News 

Simple “dipstick” test could quickly identify equine flu

May 14, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2950 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Modification to test developed to distinguish between human and avian flu would pave way for fast equine influenza diagnosis.

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Health News 

Chemotherapy can successfully treat lymphoma in horses, study finds

May 12, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2636 Views 0 Comments

Adverse effects associated with chemotherapy in treating lymphoma in horses were common but usually mild and self‐limiting.

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Musician Scott Helmer is using music and his personal story to make a difference to good causes throughout the US.
Features News 

Musician extends tour to support equine therapy

May 12, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3058 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Scott Helmer’s “One-Man Rock & Country Music Show” takes the music to the people to raise awareness and funds for equine therapy.

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News Research 

Fatalities, drugs, biggest issues for racing, poll finds

May 11, 2019May 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2679 Views 0 Comments

Some 91 percent of respondents said they would view horse racing “much more” or “somewhat more” favorably if the industry adopted the national regulations and strict anti-doping rules.

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