Human behaviour needs to change to help horses, experts say
Changing human behaviour is key to improving equine welfare, particularly in relation to disease prevention and control, experts agree.
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Author: Horsetalk.co.nz
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“Excessive feed intake pauses as found in the present study represent a risk of pain, suffering and harm.”
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Riders are urged to visit participating retailers for free checks and advice on safety gear and equipment such as hi-viz, footwear, riding hats and body protectors during BETA Safety Week.
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Researchers find there are behavioural differences between mares and geldings, but not under saddle.
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Unusual parasite burdens of horses on Canadian island revealed
Researchers find that Sable Island horses harbored parasites no longer commonly found in domestic horses.
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National Equine Forum offers participation from afar
NEF offering important, educational and practical presentations from governmental, veterinary and charity and equestrian leaders.
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Horse, rider die in US cross-country accident
Rotational fall claims the life of Canadian eventer Katharine Morel and her horse Kerry On at an event in Florida at the weekend.
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Coronaviruses affect a range of animals, including horses
“It is important to create an understanding of the difference between coronaviruses occurring in domestic livestock and poultry compared to coronaviruses that spill over from wildlife to humans.”
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How horses see the world: Jump colours need a rethink, say researchers
“We found that, for horses, orange has poor visibility and contrast against most surroundings.”
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Mark Todd to don jockey silks for Irish challenge race
Retired eventer prepares to saddle up for the Event Riders Challenge Race in Ireland.
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New joint approach for British Olympic equestrian disciplines
“It is early days, however, I am confident that we can find new ways of collaborating that will ultimately benefit all who enjoy equestrian sports.”
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Sick horses often hide their discomfort in the presence of people – study
“It has been our clinical impression that, whenever a person is present, horses tend to ‘perk up’ and ongoing discomfort behavior more or less ceases.”
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Blue Cross pushes govt for improved welfare legislation enforcement
Charity concerned that a lack of local authority resources is making it difficult to properly enforce animal welfare legislation.
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Challenges in assessing equine spines highlighted in study
Clinical assessment of spinal motion in horses is part of many routine clinical exams, but they remain highly subjective.
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African neighbours urged to follow Kenya’s lead over donkey skin trade
“This barbaric slaughter of donkeys continues in other countries, such as neighbouring Tanzania, and we mustn’t stop until the trade is eliminated entirely.”
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Key strategies can prevent cases of atypical myopathy occurring in horses
“In light of the high mortality rate and the absence of specific treatment, prevention is the key.”
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Kenya bans donkey slaughter in battle against Chinese ejiao trade
The Minister of Agriculture gave a directive to shut down all four donkey abattoirs in the country within the next month. Up to 1000 donkeys a day were thought to be slaughtered each day until now.
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Popular NZ equine expo Equidays axed
“It just goes to show that you don’t know how long a good thing will last.”
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Study to explore muscle diseases in horses
“Muscle diseases are some of the most common health issues horses face, with more than 250,000 horses in the US afflicted each year.”
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Global thoroughbred industry making progress in racehorse aftercare
“We don’t need to bend to the will of activists, but we do need to make sure that we match the reasonable expectations of ordinary people.”
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