Rare equine breeds feature on US heritage stamp series
The status of the American Cream Draft Horse and the American Mammoth Jackstock is critical, with fewer than 200 annual registrations.
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Drones put to the test in observing horses
Researchers in Japan set out to learn about the potential for drone use in livestock management.
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Tests paint picture of exposure to common viruses in partially isolated horse herd
Study centred on 20 Hucul horses, a primitive breed from the Carpathian Mountains.
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Is the sugar metabolite methylglyoxal the villain in laminitis in horses?
Findings of laboratory study point to the role of methylglyxol in weakening the hoof structure.
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Watch and learn: How learning theory can help with equine restraint
Dr Gemma Pearson shows how to restrain horses using learning theory, a highly effective method that can transform equine behaviour.
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Horse in Switzerland with neurological issues diagnosed with tick-borne encephalitis
The horse in the case study responded well to a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-oxidative therapy.
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Horse diets should take into account the fermentation factor, findings suggest
“There is a need to evaluate the fermentation of diets, rather than predicting from the values of pure ingredients.”
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Germany nabs Olympic team dressage gold over USA; Brits win bronze
Germany has again taken out the gold in the team dressage competition, with Isabell Werth, Dorothee Schneider, and Jessica von Bredow-Werndl posting top scores.
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Horses can be infected with equine parvovirus-hepatitis for years, study finds
Researchers also find evidence that donkeys can be infected by the virus, but not zebras or humans.
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Olympic horses in lap of luxury in Tokyo
Equine Olympians are staying in air-conditioned comfort, and there are many heat-beating measures in place to help them perform their best.
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Webinar series to explore equine movement and anatomy
The first episode of the Horses Inside Out webinar series will look at the principles of equine movement.
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Germans dominate Olympic dressage arena as team finale looms
Germany is on top of the dressage teams leaderboard but Great Britain and Denmark are close behind. But all will start from scratch for the medal decider on Tuesday.
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Riding for Tiggy: Ireland’s Olympic team commemorates young rider
All Irish riders at the Games are wearing yellow ribbons in commemoration of the loss of young Irish eventer Tiggy Hancock in June.
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Call for active surveillance of West Nile Virus in Brazil
“The occurrence of a West Nile Virus outbreak affecting humans in Brazil may simply be a matter of time,” the study team cautions.
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Wheat straw put to the test in a dietary study in horses
Wheat straw may be beneficial for horses with low energy needs, but more research is needed.
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Covid restrictions a real struggle for some in horse community, but others did OK
British study explored the human aspect of horse care, looking at how the pandemic affected the wellbeing of equestrian stakeholders.
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New, tougher material could be the future of horse riding helmets
The new helmet prototype has higher energy absorption, reducing the amount of energy transferred to the head in the event of an accident and lowering the chances of serious injury.
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Aust jumpers get Olympic nod to ride as individuals
Olympic committee permits showjumpers Edwina Tops-Alexander and Katie Laurie to ride as individuals at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
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Risks in using side reins on horses identified in study
Auxiliary reins can be an invaluable training aid, but there are risks from inappropriate use, say researchers.
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Famous equine anatomy model horse Freddie Fox dies at 24
Owner of famous “painted horse” pays tribute to the popular equine star.
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