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“The current tools we use to diagnose TBI are really quite old fashioned, and rely on the subjective judgment of the paramedic or the emergency doctors. There’s an urgent need for new technology in this area.”
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Most companion animal owners in the study said that their animals were an important source of emotional support, with dogs, cats, horses and other companion farm animals scoring highest in this regard.
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“Recognising that perfection is not always achievable is crucial in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, whilst still striving for a fulfilling career.”
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John William Russell served in WW2 with the 104th Cavalry. He rewrote the Army’s Manual of Horsemanship and won a bronze medal at the Helsinki Olympic Games in 1952. He was also a modern pentathlon coach.
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Donkeys were found living among filth and rubbish, and their field was completely waterlogged and dangerous.
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Both riders and dog owners profit in terms of wellbeing and mood from their pets, but the structure of these relationships differs, according to researchers.
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Mystery is only 26 inches tall but despite her small stature, the impact she has had serving those in her community is large.
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Working equine charity Spana uses World Animal Day to highlight a severe lack of access to veterinary care in developing countries.
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“Equine students’ prosocial behavior is four times better than that of non-equine students. This result is remarkable and supports the idea that being around horses improves students’ social competences.”
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The UN has agreed that working animals are “protected assets” for disaster planning: When animals and livestock have been part of disaster planning, communities are able to recover and rebuild their lives more quickly.
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“Horses are unlikely to perceive their surroundings in a similar manner to humans.”
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“We suggest that horses are animals that can create a positive first impression and a therapeutically favorable space for adolescents.”
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An aortic aneurysm has claimed the life of New Zealand bred off-track thoroughbred Azad Kashmir. He had qualified for eventing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for Pakistan.
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Geneticist Ricki Lewis reflects on the arrival of the little Przewalski’s horse, who brought back memories of her encounters with his kin in her youth.
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Many coaches and instructors continually fail to grasp the core concepts of equitation science and learning theory, thwarting progress at a grassroots level.
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Findings across at-risk species show that, without conservation actions, extinction rates would have been three to four times greater.
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A new higher-yielding technique to make cheese from horse, donkey and camel milk has been developed, possibly paving the way for commercial production.
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Fungi-based leather substitutes are of particular interest to sustainability-conscious consumers and companies, scientists say.
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In addition to suffering from worms and mites, all the horses were dealing with the aftermath of living for a long period on wet land.
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It is unknown just how many bitless riders and drivers there are in the world; a global survey launched on World Bitless Horse Day aims to find out.
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