The humble mule: Unsung heroes of war and peace
It is World Animal Day. Here are 10 facts about mules you might not know.
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Author: Horsetalk.co.nz
Surgical outcomes in horses improved by ventilating with oxygen and helium, study shows
“Our paper showed that when you use high pressure ventilation using heliox, you’re able to achieve better results.”
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Balancing act: How foals find their feet as youngsters
Dynamic hoof balance changes substantially in the first few weeks of life, researchers find.
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Horse vets reveal why they love their job
Vets upload more than 100 videos for the #ilovebeinganequinevet campaign.
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Researchers explore treatment of wounds in horses
Equine Wound Project aims to develop guidelines for horse owners on what to do when a horse is injured.
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“Smart boots” help detect early lameness in horses
The Ekico tendon boot uses sensors to detect the load changes applied on the forelimbs of horses.
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Shades of grey: NZ thoroughbred to take on best Aussie grey horses
Popular grey will head to Australia to take on gallopers of the same colour in the Subzero Handicap.
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Cross-country heart attack claims 2* eventer Jurta M
11-year-old thoroughbred mare suffered a heart attack between jumps at Baborówko in Poland.
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American endurance officials condemn “extreme” flat-track form of discipline
“Unfortunately, it often appears the welfare of the horse is only given consideration after something goes wrong in some FEI events.”
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Uneven movement detected in high-level dressage horses deemed sound
What the researchers observed was consistent and repetitive vertical movement asymmetry of the forehand during walking.
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Horse transport may trigger increased shedding of EHV-2, study findings suggests
The potential increase in spread of infectious agents, such as EHV, may have important implications for controlling and preventing transmission of pathogens from transported horses.
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Horse riders’ brain injury risk “5-fold higher” without a helmet
Of the horse riders who sustained skull fractures, six were not wearing helmets and their fractures were considered more complex than the one who was wearing a helmet.
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European farm trials for drug found to prevent laminitis in at-risk horses
“This is great news for horse and pony owners because until now we have not had a veterinary drug to prevent or treat laminitis.”
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Equine stem cells show ability to fight bacteria
“We’re excited about these results,” says study head.
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Artist renews spotlight on desert plight of NZ war horses
Artist behind “The Horses Stayed Behind” has another equine-related project in the Middle East.
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Pilot studies to explore elements of equine metabolic syndrome
Three projects get funding, including one to investigate a potential diagnostic test for EMS.
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New level of donkey care thanks to popular owner resources
Donkey Care Packs give owners and professionals all the tools they need to care for their equines.
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Equine therapy boosted by record-breaking musician
Since 2012, Scott Helmer’s concerts have raise more than $2 million for causes including equine and pet rescues and equine therapy programs.
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Obesity’s telltale signature in the blood and gut of horses
Blood tests and analysis of gut bacteria paint a clear profile of both lean and overweight horses.
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Help at hand for hurricane-hit horses in US
AAEP’s Equine Disaster Relief Fund is rallying to help horses affected by Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas.
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