Scans provide extra insights into the composition of horse teeth
The composition of the all-important grinding surfaces of a horse’s cheek teeth change with age, according to a German study team.
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Rethink is needed on the way we use the term lameness, say experts
“Using the term ‘lame’ for any horse falling beyond thresholds set for quantitative gait analysis or not showing the ideal motion pattern when assessed clinically does not seem a wise thing to do.”
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Core bacteria in the gut of horses showed some stability over time in study
Sixty-five percent of bacteria retained within the bacterial community of the hindgut of horses over a six-week period whilst on a uniform diet.
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Researchers closer to unravelling the mysteries of equine coronavirus
The origin of ECoV remains a mystery – some suspect it may have developed from bovine coronavirus and spread across species – but researchers are hot on the trail.
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Post mortem evaluations crucial to study group’s bid to find causes behind sudden Eventing deaths
Researchers are evaluating ECGs taken from horses during the cross-country phase.
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Honor for pioneering equine stem cell researcher
An Ontario Veterinary College researcher is among the recipients of new University of Guelph awards recognizing research excellence and innovation.
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Are you keeping your horse fat by not feeding him?
Reducing calories through depriving forage ironically keeps your horse overweight.
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Oaten hay identified in Australian study as key factor in equine tooth decay
Water source also found to be a factor behind Western Australia’s high incidence of equine tooth decay.
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Herbal tonic given to horse leads to three-months suspension for rider
Mixture contained guarana, which has high levels of caffeine.
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Groom’s blunder in Walmart sees rider suspended over horse’s failed drug test
Groom picked up the wrong product from the Walmart shelf – one with added pain relief
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Diet shown to improve gastric ulcers in horses
New research suggests high fibre, high oil and low starch diet helpful to horses suffering from EGUS.
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The equine obesity epidemic: How to get your horse’s health back on track
Reducing inflammatory stress is the key to helping your horse beat the bulge.
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Womb’s mucus membrane a potential new source of equine stem cells
“We have demonstrated for the first time the presence of cells in equine endometrium that fulfill the definition of MSCs. “
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Racehorse fractures: Surgeon says “RSI” the biggest risk factor
For thoroughbreds, repetitive stress injuries are common and not only limit the performance of the animal, but they can also lead to serious and career-ending fractures.
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Aggressive hoof cancer successfully treated in 20-year-old mare
The electrochemotherapy used was well-tolerated and resulted in improved local control of a tumor in a challenging anatomical area.
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Curcumin shows no effect on parasite shedding in horses in pilot study
Not noticeable effects on parasites seen, although blood testing indicated curcumin may reduce inflammation.
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Regular pasture mowing has potential to reduce laminitis risk for horses, study finds
Plasma insulin levels were found to be greater when horses grazed the tall grass in study, compared to mown areas.
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Ivermectin still highly effective against strongyles in horses in Poland, study shows
“Despite these results, it is necessary to undertake measures that will limit future strongyle resistance.”
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Homeopathic remedies in medicine bottle sees Endurance horse fail drug test
FEI Tribunal releases final decisions in three cases – two in Jumping and one in Endurance.
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Discovery will be a boon in fine-tuning vaccination schedules for foals
Vaccination is an important strategy to protect these youngsters against diseases. However, giving them too early in life may have negative effects.
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