Ultrasound can provide fast, easy information on lung status in horses – study
Study team in Italy used data from 303 asthmatic horses hospitalized at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Milan.
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Breeding expert to present webinar on improving equine fertility
Webinar to look at improving mare fertility with the use of immunomodulators.
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One arm and one goal: Young rider aims to beat the odds in horse racing industry
Harry Enright, 17, a recent graduate of the British Racing School, was born with one hand. He’s determined to follow his dream to become a jockey.
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Rider biomechanics, weight and road riding risks on conference agenda
The Saddle Research Trust’s 4th International Conference is being held virtually this weekend.
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Free lectures to explore the application of evidence-based veterinary medicine
Online sessions will consider whether evidence-based veterinary medicine is fit for veterinary practice, and whether it is accessible and of a standard to be used in clinical practice.
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Antibody infusions seen as a way to combat equine infectious anemia in horses
“These results suggest a route forward to design antibody-based vaccine strategies to control viruses subject to mutant escape.”
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Queen’s award presented for “Smart” saddle
Solution Saddles has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation in a formal presentation for its “Smart” saddle which can flex to fit horses.
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New deal will bring best of US polo to the masses on ESPN
Finals of the top seven US and World Championship polo events will air on ESPN from next year.
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Veterinarians with a good ear can zero in on heart murmurs in horses, study shows
Warmblood study in Germany shows the diagnostic ability of veterinarians armed with a stethoscope.
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Loss of ancient grazers sparked a global rise in grassland fires – study
“This work really highlights how important grazers may be for shaping fire activity.”
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First evidence of cyathostomin resistance in Australia to top-shelf dewormer
“Moxidectin is arguably the last effective anthelmintic to manage cyathostomins in horses; however resistance was detected on more than one occasion in this study.”
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Horse expertise helps save rare Somali wild ass foal
First-time mother Mwana showed no interest in her newborn foal, Salia, so Basel Zoo brought in some expert help.
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NZ trainer on unsafe horse racing surfaces: “We have to do better”
“What we need now is the right decisions around the long-term fix as we have a multi-million-dollar industry that keeps shooting itself in the foot, which is to the detriment of those investing their hard-earned in it.”
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Equine veterinary legend Peter Rossdale dies at 94
Dr Peter Rossdale founded a leading veterinary practice in Newmarket, and became known as “the father of Equine Perinatology”.
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Court reduces length of suspension against Endurance figure, but fine upheld
Belgian Endurance figure Pierre Arnould appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an FEI Tribunal decision.
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Invention of bits, bridles helped drive rise of empires and major religions – study
Some military inventions, such as the bit and bridle, had a cascading effect on cultural and social evolution, say researchers.
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Gene-based laminitis research opens door to early diagnosis
Scientists in the United States pinpoint biomarkers that could help identify the debilitating condition earlier.
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Behaviour specialists offer top tips to help needle-shy horses
Equine behaviour experts are presenting a webinar looking at how to how to help a horse or pony with needle shyness, with tried and tested methods.
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Equine nutrition company extends commercial agreement with FEI
Belgian-based equine nutrition brand Cavalor and the FEI have extended their commercial agreement for a further five years.
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Insect-borne viruses circulating among horses and birds in northeastern Spain
Results point to widespread circulation of flaviviruses in Catalonia, in particular West Nile, but also Usutu virus.
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