Review explores musculoskeletal therapy use in horses, dogs
Big variation found in the quality of evidence that supports the use of joint mobilization or manipulation in treating pain and stiffness in horses.
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Free-roaming horse herd takes advantage of wind to reduce fly problems – study
“They only visit a habitat when wind speed is high enough to keep fly harassment to a tolerable level.”
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Ian Millar’s Canadian team horse Dixson dies at 18
“I can honestly say he was a one in a million horse not only to compete but to love and have in the stable.”
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Surgeons correct wry nose in two foals using a new approach
The surgical technique resulted in good bone healing and a satisfactory cosmetic results in both foals.
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Donkeys stomp their way to eco-friendly conservation role
Donkeys are playing a key role in a wildflower conservation scheme, while also getting their regular exercise.
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Equine expertise added to research foundation’s ranks
Morris Animal Foundation has welcomed four new members to its Equine Scientific Advisory Board as well as a new member to its Animal Welfare Advisory Board.
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Rare arabian horse book collection offered for €275,000
New catalogue showcases the largest private collection of its kind to come up for sale in recent decades, and includes paintings and prints and other rare horse books.
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Tissue oxygen levels in sedated horses examined in Australian study
Study team sought to identify the muscles that provide the highest percentage of successful tissue oxygen saturation readings and highest average values.
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Researchers delve into Thoroughbred exits from one Australian racing season
The reasons for retirement were mostly voluntary, such as poor performance or by request of the owners, the study team found.
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Doggone it: Showjumpers pledge support for canines caught in China’s dog meat trade
Global Champions League Team New York Empire is donating a portion of its winnings this season to help rescue canines from China’s dog meat trade.
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“Go fast and go clear”: New horse sport campaign shines light on equestrian achievement
The FEI’s “Time To Beat campaign” aims to highlight the hard work, dedication and perseverance of equestrian athletes who dedicate their lives to reaching World-level sporting success.
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Drivers of inflammation in proud flesh in horses explored in study
Researchers in Belgium look at the immune cells that appear to drive formation of exuberant granulation tissue.
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Young people and horses: Charity auction celebrates equine partnership
An online auction will raise funds for Blue Cross and The Pony Club, and will help further the charities’ work in educating young horse lovers.
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Racehorse betting magnate’s art and antiques up for auction
Known predominantly for his racehorse betting empire, Selwyn Demmy also rubbed shoulders with pop music icons and amassed a large collection of art and antiques.
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Equine nutrition specialist to host free webinar
Nutrition and dietetics expert Agnieszka Waliczek is presenting a webinar on equine nutrition hosted by PetsDiag.
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Two mosquito-borne viruses that can infect horses now endemic in eastern Austria, findings show
Cases fluctuate widely on a yearly basis, depending on factors that influence vectors, hosts, transmission route, and viral replication.
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Young rider leaps to Blenheim Horse Trials victory
Yasmin Ingham on winning the CCI4*L: “To be here at Blenheim Palace and taking the win is something you dream of and I can’t believe it has happened to me.”
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Andrew Nicholson takes step back from top-level horse trials
The New Zealand eventer will continue to compete and produce horses up to two-star level.
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Soaked hay is best fed to horses immediately, researchers find
Researchers in Germany find rising levels of micro-organisms in the hours after soaking; steamed hay was more stable.
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Screen time in aftermath of concussion can prolong symptoms, research shows
“It’s not clear why screen time exacerbated concussion symptoms but there are a lot of reasons to suspect it’s not good.”
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