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Unlike horses, donkeys are resistant to the Amblyomma sculptum tick, an important vector of Rickettsia rickettsii, the agent responsible for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever — the most lethal tick-borne pathogen affecting humans.
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Model which took five years to develop can make predictions for 20, 30, 40 years or more in the matter of a few hours.
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“Oral supplementation with magnesium or magnesium in combination with boron should be considered in horses affected with headshaking,” researchers said.
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Researchers have shown dust is a problem for horses. Now, they’re looking at how to reduce their exposure.
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Early action the best course for fly control, veterinarian advises.
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Sweating from work, or heat and humidity increases a horse’s need for salt. It also increases the need for other electrolytes, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
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Study results take us a step closer to being able to diagnose stomach ulcers in horses without the need for a gastroscopy.
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“We are sure that … this product will become a game changer in equine health.”
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Researchers delve into the effects that short-chain fatty acids have on the progression of EHV1 infections.
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“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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Experts background the surge of cases in the US and Europe, and offers some advice.
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Remarkable images are obtained after nearly five hours of scanning.
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Researchers have explored the effects of rider weight on horses in a fresh British study.
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Researcher tests simple, non-invasive way to look inside mysterious black box of a horse’s GI tract.
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“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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Researchers use molecular analysis to learn more about the fungi that attack equine corneas.
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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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Researchers found that five out of six head-shaking cases referred for treatment could be resolved by dealing with musculoskeletal pain.
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Canadian study focused on a multi-barn Standardbred training facility.
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Researchers compared seven Arabian horses in long-term Endurance training to their non-trained counterparts.
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