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Perth Mint's $100 gold coin, the second in its Brumby series.
Culture News 

Aust wild horses strike gold in newly minted $100 coin

June 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6471 Views 0 Comments Wild horses

Only 250 of the 99.99% pure gold 1oz coins have been minted and they are expected to sell out fast.

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Free three-day ISES conference "Advancing Equestrian Practice to Improve Equine Quality of Life" aims to showcase how using evidence-informed approaches can advance equestrian practice and improve equine quality of life.
Health News 

Study to cast light on risks of general anaesthesia and standing sedation in horses

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2079 Views 0 Comments

Researchers hope to generate a dataset to assess current trends and practices, and point to potential improvements in anaesthesia for horses.

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The test not only identifies the presence Rhodococcus equi, but key elements of its resistance profile.
Breeding News 

Equine breeding pioneer, “Twink” Allen dies at 80

June 10, 2021June 14, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7249 Views 0 Comments Obituary

Professor William “Twink” Allen has been described as a “godfather of equine reproduction”.

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Education & Entertainment 

Free webinar: Farrier-vet outlines navicular diagnosis and treatment

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1903 Views 0 Comments

In “Understanding Navicular Disease”, Raul Bras will bring his perspective as both veterinarian and a Certified Journeyman Farrier to diagnosing and treating horses with the condition.

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Hirofumi Sawa and his colleagues enter a cave in Zambia to collect bat feces. The inset shows a fruit bat (Eidolon helvum).
Health News 

Search goes on for future animal disease threats

June 9, 2021June 12, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2838 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

More than 70 percent of emerging infectious diseases originated from wildlife, and while eradication is difficult, zoonoses can be prevented from spreading across the globe by implementing evidence-based preventive measures.

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Vegetable oils are widely used in horse nutrition because they are readily available sources of slow-release energy and high levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
Health News Parasite series 

Linseed oil added to the diet of horses appears to reduce strongyle numbers – study

June 9, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 10955 Views 0 Comments

“Results indicate that properly selected plant additives obtained from arable crops may be helpful in limiting the numbers of drug-resistant strongylids.”

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Researchers in the US are evaluating the long-term effects of a moderately strenuous exercise plan on bone development in foals.
Care & Training News 

Can exercising foals prevent future leg fractures?

June 9, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6190 Views 1 Comment

“We know that mild exercise early in life is associated with positive effects in horses, but exactly how it stimulates bone growth in areas susceptible to fractures is still unknown.”

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Two cups of coca tea.
Features News 

Sorry saga of a hotel cup of tea ends with a fine, suspension for Canadian jumping athlete

June 9, 2021June 11, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2529 Views 0 Comments Olympics 2020

Nicole Walker thought she was drinking green tea from the hotel breakfast buffet. It was coca tea.

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Horses at the vet check for the FEI Endurance World Championships.
News 

Sick endurance horse negative for EHV-1

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1540 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

The US horse who came down with a fever before the FEI Endurance World Championships at Pisa in Italy last month, prompting the withdrawal of the US team from the event, has tested negative for EHV-1 (equine herpesvirus).

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Cushing's disease in horses commonly causes excessive hair growth, muscle wasting along the top line, and abnormal fat distribution. Photo: AbujoyCC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Health News 

Bid to identify genetic mutations linked to equine endocrine disorders

June 8, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1836 Views 0 Comments

Identification of potential disease-causing mutations will aid development of genetic tests to better screen and diagnose affected horses.

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"Assessment on a soft surface, lunging on both circles, canter, and a static examination were not included in this study and these additional observations might have improved agreement."
News Research 

Assessing back motion in horses by eye no easy task, findings suggest

June 7, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2505 Views 0 Comments

Study raises concerns about the reliability in clinical practice of assessing back mobility in horses on a straight line in walk and trot.

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A Barrel Racing Championships will be held at the Thoroughbred Makeover for the first time. Pictured is Megan Overy and Just in Flash.
News 

Barrel racing champs a first for second-career thoroughbreds

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1817 Views 0 Comments OTTB

The inaugural Thoroughbred Incentive Program Barrel Racing Championships will be hosted at the Retired Racehorse Project’s flagship event, the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.

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The ability of glucocorticoids to relieve airway obstruction explains their extensive use, despite potential harmful effects.
Health News 

Breathing easier: Use of glucocorticoids in treating equine asthma explored in review

June 6, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2053 Views 0 Comments

“Much is yet to be uncovered concerning glucocorticoid use in horses with asthma.”

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Careful management of antibiotic use will ensure these crucial drugs remain effective in treating horses for generations to come. Photo: File
Health News 

Good antimicrobial stewardship essential to protect their ongoing use in horses – review

June 6, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1917 Views 0 Comments

The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance affects veterinarians on a daily basis, a researcher says.

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Equestrian Canada is looking to refine its rules over tight nosebands in horse sport and is launching a pilot project to assess current noseband use, rider compliance, and to find where education and awareness is needed.
Care & Training News 

Canada clamping down on tight nosebands in horse sport

June 6, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6552 Views 1 Comment

“It is imperative that our policies and the Equine Canada Rules for all disciplines are aligned with current, science-based research.”

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Researchers say the increasing spread of multidrug-resistant S. zooepidemicus has become a relevant veterinary issue.
Education & Entertainment 

Broodmare nutrition kicks off summer equine webinar series

June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1643 Views 0 Comments

“Taking Science to the Stable”, free Equine Guelph webinars look at nutrition of mares, foals and performance horses, business, and handling using low-stress techniques.

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During all procedures, a body-mounted, remote-controlled heart rate monitor provided continuous heart-rate measurements.
Care & Training News 

Transport-related stress shows in the faces of horses, findings suggest

June 5, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2537 Views 0 Comments

“Most facial features identified correspond well with previous findings on behaviors of stressed horses.”

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In the sequel to the Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Services Fireside Chat, EAS practitioners Molly DePrekel and Dr Nancy Coyne will discuss incorporating trauma-informed care and working with equines.
Features News 

Equine intervention offered to frontline “Covid heroes”

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3147 Views 0 Comments EAS

“We are looking to provide an effective horse-based intervention to allow accrued fatigue and unprocessed memories of very challenging work through the pandemic to begin to be processed.”

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Caballine horse descendants now live in Canada, USA, China, Russia and Kazakhstan. Photo: Ural Federal University
Features News 

Researchers cast light on how the ancestors of modern horses moved between continents

June 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2997 Views 0 Comments History, Przewalski's horse

Molecular biologists studied the DNA of horses that migrated from North America to Eurasia and back.

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Study shows smartphones are capable of providing data useful in supporting a vet carrying out a lameness assessment.
Care & Training News 

Could smartphones help in assessing hindlimb lameness in horses?

June 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2810 Views 0 Comments

Study shows they are capable of providing data useful in supporting a vet carrying out a lameness assessment.

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