Virtual day out with donkeys an Easter treat
The Donkey Sanctuary’s award-winning “Sanctuary From Your Sofa” event returns for another virtual day out with the charity’s donkeys on Easter Sunday.
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X marks the spot: Horses show ability in study to recognise themselves in mirrors
The study results amount to the first evidence of mirror self-recognition at the group level in a non-primate species.
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International horse sport to resume in Europe, post EHV-1 outbreak
The FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group has agreed that there is currently no evidence indicating that it would be unsafe to return to international competition in mainland Europe as planned on April 12.
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Research continues to unravel the mysteries of equine metabolic syndrome
“In simple terms, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) means your horse has a set of factors that place him or her at higher risk of getting laminitis. It is important that you manage as many of these risk factors as you can, the most obvious two being weight and diet.”
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US racing’s 2020 stats show lowest rate of reported racehorse fatalities in 12 years
Data from The Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database (EID) shows the risk of fatal injury in 2020 declined 7.8% from 2019 and 29.5% overall since 2009.
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Fluid arrangements: Review finds knowledge gaps in use of fluid therapy in horses
Many of the issues that plague equine clinicians mirror those in human medicine, the review team says.
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Can alternative grazing systems lead to happier horses?
Many owners who have set up alternative grazing systems feel that their horses are happier and healthier as a result. A free webinar delves into the topic.
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Death of 18th horse in European EHV-1 outbreak
A horse who had been recovering from EHV-1 has been euthanised at a veterinary clinic in Barcelona.
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Mesenchymal stem cells show promise in treating wide range of conditions in horses – review
“Current evidence indicates a significant potential of equine mesenchymal stem cells to enlarge their range of application.”
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Free webinar for horse owners to get to the guts of equine digestion
A life-size model of the digestive system will be featured so participants can identify what the entire tract looks like, how it works, and what this means for feeding horses.
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Sad loss of “amazing horse and friend” for young showjumper
Heartbreak for 16-year-old rider as horse fatally injured during a US showjumping event.
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The mystery of the Roman cavalry saddle: Did it ever have a wooden tree?
A researcher in Britain has come up with a construction method that questions whether the saddles were ever fitted with wooden elements.
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Not a zebra! Spring has sprung as stripy-legged foal makes appearance
The yet-to-be named new arrival was born to Rachel, a mare rescued with five others in December, 2020.
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Third death: Zoo accident claims life of Hartmann’s mountain zebra
Keeya’s death at Dallas Zoo follows that of Wiley at Zoo Knoxville and Grenade at Albuquerque Biological Park.
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Sheep appear to have resistance to a compound that can kill horses. Researchers wonder why
Horses that ingest hypoglycin A from Acer trees can develop a distressing condition called atypical myopathy, in which muscles break down. Why do sheep seem resistant?
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Britain’s indoor equestrian arenas fall foul of Covid protocols
British Equestrian says the government’s latest position on indoor arenas contravenes and agreement it made with the federation.
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Homes needed urgently for 150 Kaimanawa wild horses
More horses are being brought in this year after the 2020 muster was cancelled because of Covid-19.
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Many riders miss subtle signs of discomfort in horses being tacked up and mounted, findings suggest
“It is clear that there are behaviours which occur commonly which are either interpreted as normal or which are not observed by owners.”
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Sun or shade: Do horses have a preference on a hot day?
Researchers in Poland explore the paddock preferences of horses for sun, shade, or a mist curtain.
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Veterinarians push British government on animal sentience legislation
“The UK has lost the legal principle that underpins animal welfare protections. While this may seem purely symbolic there are practical implications.”
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