Maximum long distance horse transport limit put to UK Government
A proposal to halve the current maximum journey length to 12 hours have the support of international charity World Horse Welfare.
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Hot competition expected among para dressage riders at Tokyo 2020
There are 78 Para-Equestrian riders from 27 nations taking part in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Among them, one of the sport’s most enduring athletes, a strong contender for a ‘triple-triple’ and a Para-Equestrian legend going for a record number of medals.
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US researchers seek best way to tackle post-concussion headaches
“If the headache persists for longer than three months after the concussion, then you have persistent post-traumatic headache, a debilitating condition that could end up ruining your life.”
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Platelet lysate shows promise as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial in horses – study
“Our findings highlight the potential value of platelet lysate as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial deserving further, more detailed analysis.”
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Covid-19 vaccine technology may have potential uses against equine flu – review
“As with human influenza, the prospect of a universal equine influenza virus vaccine targeting conserved domains is tantalizingly close.”
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#WeThe15: Horse sport’s FEI backs global disability campaign
A global movement to represent the world’s 1.2 billion people with disabilities has been launched by the International Paralympic Committee
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Rule changes means less whipping for NZ racehorses
From September 1, the whip will not be allowed to be used on the horse in consecutive strides at any stage of a race in New Zealand.
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Oldenburg foal Der Hit proves a real hit, at €80,000
Total turnover of the 22nd Elite Foal Auction was €1,009,000, with an average of about €17,700. But Der Hit was by far the most expensive foal.
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Shorter course, improved welfare promised for pentathlon horses
A simpler course with lower obstacles will be part of the “new” Modern Pentathlon format to be introduced in 2022.
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Influential dressage sire Sandro Hit dies at 28
Leading dressage sire Sandro Hit succumbed to an infection on August 19. He was 28.
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Even short trips can alter the immune response of older horses, study shows
“Future work should focus on the first 24 hours after transport initiation to determine how immune function responds during this window.
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Asian mosquito capable of spreading Japanese encephalitis virus detected in northern Australia
“The vector is likely to be already established in northern Australia,” according to researchers.
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On-demand equine business course offered for free
Equine Guelph’s Equine Business 101 is free until September 20 for those looking to improve their business acumen to start their professional careers in the horse industry or take their current operations to the next level.
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Crucial role of equines highlighted at World Water Week
“In a world of technological innovation, the traditional use of donkeys for collecting water and other resources, carrying out agricultural tasks and environmental management is not always recognised.”
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One-eyed, super-cute pony Doughnut seeking a new home
Doughnut, 21, is on the mend after having an eye removed. The 11.2hh native pony is looking for a new home with ponies close to his own age.
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Aachen horse show goes paperless in new sustainability initiative
No more paper or plastic bags at Aachen as show strives to avoid waste and improve sustainability.
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Researchers investigate cause of insulin response in equine metabolic syndrome
“When combined with other work showing the potential effects of other nutrients on the insulin response, such as oil inclusion, these results should help with the development of rations that decrease the risk of endocrinopathic laminitis.”
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Arrhythmias common in poorly performing Standardbred horses, findings show
In sport horses, cardiovascular problems represent the third cause of poor performance after musculoskeletal and respiratory disorders.
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$60K for new horse rehoming initiatives
“Owners want the best for their horses, but unfortunately, horses often fall through the cracks.”
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Long-term failure to reduce the risk of brain injury in sport criticised in British report
“What is astounding is that when it comes to reducing the risks of brain injury, sport has been allowed to mark its own homework.”
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