Cruelty v. tradition as festival’s use of donkey questioned
“We recognise that it is important to maintain traditions, but not where they cause unnecessary harm to animals.”
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Chlamydia cases in horses highlight the need for vigilance, says researcher
“The fact that birds can transfer chlamydia to humans is well-known; now there is more evidence horses may transmit the disease too.”
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New equine stem-cell treatment targets damaged cartilage
Stem cells in Arti-Cell Forte develop towards cartilage cells which can assist in repairing damaged cartilage in the joint.
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Legendary Kiwi racehorse Kiwi hits the big screen
Famous Melbourne Cup winner of 1983 immortalised in a film about his great run.
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Getting to the bottom of sinusitis in horses
Researchers investigate whether identifying the bacteria present can provide important clues to the root cause of the condition.
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“Mule gate” as Wallace breaks through red tape into dressage arena
“I was really surprised and disappointed. It’s not like he’s a zebra. He has an incredible brain, is so very willing and such a pleasure.”
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Study takes us a step closer to knowing how furosemide reduces lung bleeding in horses
Findings open potential avenues for future treatments for exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage.
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Horse dentistry goes back more than 3000 years, study concludes
As herders began to use metal bits, they also developed a method for extracting troublesome teeth, similar to the way most veterinary dentists would remove them today.
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Strangles bacteria shows amazing survival – in a bucket
Streptococcus equi survived longest in wet, humid, and cold conditions.
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Concussion not taken seriously enough in too many patients, say researchers
Everyone who suffers a slip, fall or head-knock needs to be aware of the potential risks of concussion, the study team says.
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Australia ramps up biosecurity with extra disease surveillance funding
As towns and suburbs expand further into farming regions the risk of disease spread, both to and from animals, has never been greater,
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Intellectually disabled riders welcomed to affiliated dressage champs
Inclusion of ID riders thought to be a first for British Dressage and FEI competition.
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Mislabeling an issue in pet foods, study finds
Issue a problem when using elimination diets to help diagnosis adverse food reactions in dogs and cats.
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CPR revives fully grown horse suffering from cardiac arrest
There was not a moment to lose as veterinary staff began CPR on the 550kg mare.
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NZ equestrian’s trust gives $75,000 boost to spinal injury research
NZ Spinal Cord injury research trust contributes to accelerate clinical trials using three-dimensional nerve bridges.
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Herb shows promise in reducing insulin-driven laminitis risk among horses
Study points to a novel therapeutic strategy for equine insulin dysregulation.
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Worming woes: Strategy rethink as horse tapeworm product discontinued
Horse health professionals rally to determine best practice as “Equitape” horse wormer to be discontinued from October 2018.
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Detection times for common topical painkiller used in horses put to the test
Tests were conducted on the same substance that resulted in four horses being disqualified at the Beijing Olympics.
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Beleaguered Bermuda horses take flight for new homes
Riding school closure forces horses into care, with several travelling to new homes in the US.
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Owner survey explores important decision-making around horses
“We are looking for horse owners or carers who have previous experience of purchasing horses and/or euthanasia of their own horse to participate.”
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