Correct nutrition a key element in reducing EHV1 risk, findings suggest
Researchers delve into the effects that short-chain fatty acids have on the progression of EHV1 infections.
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Cancer fundraiser draws showjumpers to central Christchurch
New Zealand’s leading riders converge on Hagley Park’s Jump for Cancer event in central city.
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Right treatment crucial in getting control of sarcoids
“Clearly, they are not a ‘benign’ lesion, despite their benign classification, and they should never be ignored,” says Dr Anna Hollis, who specializes in their treatment.
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Equine flu is resurgent: Experts provide background and advice
Experts background the surge of cases in the US and Europe, and offers some advice.
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Ireland’s eventing team hires Kiwi showjumper for Olympic run-up
An experienced coach of eventers, Grant Wilson is bringing his expertise to the Irish team.
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The equine brain as you’ve never seen it before
Remarkable images are obtained after nearly five hours of scanning.
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Eventing study to use video footage to help prevent injuries
Innovative project will review an online library of Eventing cross-country competitions.
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Heavy going? What rider weight means for a horse
Researchers have explored the effects of rider weight on horses in a fresh British study.
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Owners need more training to recognize dental pain in horses, say researchers
Many behavioral problems disappeared when infected cheek teeth were extracted, researchers found.
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Brits tackle Strangles in horses with new surveillance scheme
By identifying and treating carrier horses, vets are able to “break the strangles hold” by preventing new outbreaks.
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23rd horse dies after racing resumes at Santa Anita
US Jockey Club says the core of the problem lies in “a fundamentally flawed system that falls far short of international horse racing standards”.
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Rehab lift and harness system will be a first for injured horses
“If this works, the potential impact will be huge because there are no long-term rehabilitation harnesses available on the market today.”
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Role of Veterinary Specialists in spotlight
A Veterinary Specialist is the equivalent of a Consultant in human medicine, and like their human medical counterparts, have completed post-graduate training programmes.
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Brumbies in study found to be a reservoir of risky horse parasite
Researchers hypothesised that Australian wild horse populations unexposed to dewormers would have a high prevalence of Strongylus vulgaris. They were right.
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Species identification crucial in treating fungal eye infections in horses
Researchers use molecular analysis to learn more about the fungi that attack equine corneas.
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Rehoming hero takes on herd of six mini donkeys
Rehoming six donkeys is a big ask, but Sue Upton jumped at the chance.
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Threat of species-hopping flu viruses prompts warning
Because of the global nature of many of these diseases, it is important for agencies to work together to find ways to reduce the risk.
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Lying about is a serious business: Here’s how horses and others animals do it
The study team observed more than 30,000 resting phases in mammals.
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US racing body calls for drastic reforms to cut horse deaths
“It’s time we joined the rest of the world in putting in place the best measures to protect the health and safety of our equine athletes.”
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Horses packing on the beef double the risk of developing laminitis – study
Fresh laminitis research reveals that gaining weight can be a risky business.
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