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Three further levels of sanctions will be added before imposing a suspension, giving those responsible ample opportunity to comply with the FEI's Horse Health Requirements.
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FEI refines horse health protocols post-EHV-1 outbreak

June 22, 2022June 24, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 130 Views 0 Comments

Three further levels of sanctions will be added before imposing a suspension, giving those responsible ample opportunity to comply with the FEI’s Horse Health Requirements.

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An example of how the x-rays were taken, with markers of known length in place, to allow for epiglottis length measurements.
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Flaccid epiglottis in racehorses linked to exercised-related airway problems

June 18, 2022June 21, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 184 Views 0 Comments

Italian study explored the upper and lower airways of horses affected by dynamic upper airway obstruction.

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Several factors combine to leave horses at risk from the virus, including relatively poor vaccination rates.
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Horse industries around globe remain at high risk from equine flu – review

June 17, 2022June 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 132 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Several factors combine to leave horses at risk from the virus, including relatively poor vaccination rates.

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While there is a lot of promise for stem cell therapies, and no shortage of pre-clinical studies around the world, not one stem-cell therapy — for humans or animals — has yet been approved for use in North America.
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Backing for study exploring stem cell therapy’s use in horses

June 15, 2022June 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 149 Views 0 Comments

“Whatever answer we get is going to be important to the field,” said one of the researchers.

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Study casts further light on the processes that lead to sarcoid formation.
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Changes in gene expression linked to sarcoid formation in horses identified

June 11, 2022June 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 155 Views 0 Comments

Study casts further light on the processes that lead to sarcoid formation.

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Percutaneous ultrasound-guided puncture to the right common carotid artery, with the horse under general anaesthesia.
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Access via major artery used in series of surgeries on horses – report

June 9, 2022June 10, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 140 Views 0 Comments

Percutaneous ultrasound‐guided carotid access proved feasible and effective in horses undergoing endovascular procedures.

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Significant differences in the gut microbiota of Przewalski's horses and wild asses that inhabit the Gobi Desert have been reported by researchers.
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Differences seen in the gut microbiota of desert-dwelling asses and Przewalski’s horses

June 8, 2022June 10, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 123 Views 0 Comments Przewalski's horse, Zebras & asses

There were significant differences in the microbes present, but overall diversity was similar, researchers report.

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Kidney lesions were found in oleander-affected horses, but they were also seen in horses that died from other causes.
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Kidney damage not a suitable biomarker for oleander poisoning in horses – study

June 6, 2022June 9, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 189 Views 0 Comments

Kidney lesions were found in oleander-affected horses, but they were also seen in horses that died from other causes.

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Creeping indigo, Indigofera spicata, filling pastures on Oahu island.
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Warning over risk to horses from creeping indigo in pastures

June 5, 2022June 7, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 198 Views 0 Comments

Horses deaths have been reported in Hawaii from the palatable weed, which is now found in several parts of the world.

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Skin temperature monitoring on its own does not reliably estimate the core temperature evolvement during endurance events, study finds.
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Skin readings not a reliable indicator of core temperature in Endurance horses – study

June 2, 2022June 4, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 143 Views 0 Comments

Skin temperature monitoring on its own does not reliably estimate the core temperature evolvement during endurance events, study finds.

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Two upper-cheek teeth of an adult horse, with 1 to 5 indicating pulp positions, which appear as dark brown spots. Photo: Roßgardt et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9060261
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Grind designs: Youthful attributes of horse teeth explored

May 31, 2022June 2, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 132 Views 0 Comments

Horse teeth are exposed to high amounts of wear. To last, they retain key youthful qualities throughout life.

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Project WORMS has been launched in Britain to help find a solution to the rapidly growing problem of resistance to equine worming products.
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New UK project tackles equine worming resistance head-on

May 30, 2022June 2, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 186 Views 0 Comments

Project WORMS has been launched in Britain to help find a solution to the rapidly growing problem of resistance to equine worming products.

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Work at the Gluck Equine Research Center could prove to be a major boon for racehorse welfare.
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Push to create an easy, affordable test to identify racehorses at risk of breakdown

May 20, 2022May 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 183 Views 0 Comments

Work at the Gluck Equine Research Center could prove to be a major boon for racehorse welfare.

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The Quarter horse in California mounted an immune response to the virus, but showed no signs of illness.
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Potential Covid-19 spillover from a woman to her horse described in study

May 15, 2022May 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 233 Views 0 Comments

The Quarter horse in California mounted an immune response to the virus, but showed no signs of illness.

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The 10th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit features 10 different panels going over different topics relating to racehorse welfare.
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Vets give insight into racehorse soundness and care

May 15, 2022May 18, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 178 Views 0 Comments

Many conformation defects can be corrected surgically if necessary, but others will be self-correct with natural growth: “Most horses aren’t perfect, but most horses that are successful have reasonable conformation.”

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Study team explored sampling options to identify a reliable and logistically more feasible protocol during a large equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak.
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Less invasive muzzle swabs effective at identifying EHV-1 cases in horses – study

May 14, 2022May 16, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 188 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Study team explored sampling options to identify a reliable and logistically more feasible protocol during a large equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak.

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The equine hepacivirus infects donkeys and horses in a similar way, a German study finds.
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Donkeys appear to be a natural host for liver virus, researchers report

May 11, 2022May 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 223 Views 0 Comments

The equine hepacivirus infects donkeys and horses in a similar way, a German study finds.

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Resistin is an adipokine - one of a range of cell-signalling molecules related to adipose tissue (body fat).
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Resistin levels in horses linked to inflammation, not insulin problems

May 10, 2022May 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 186 Views 0 Comments

Resistin is an adipokine – one of a range of cell-signalling molecules related to adipose tissue (body fat).

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University of Glasgow researchers found that the bacterium Sarcina was linked to ulcers in the lower acid-producing portion of the stomach.
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Better surgical survival rates improve colic outcomes for horses in study

May 9, 2022May 10, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 248 Views 0 Comments

Researchers looked at short term survival rates among horses admitted to the University of Copenhagen’s large animal hospital with colic.

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The minimum time for eggs to develop into the third larval stage was between 4 and 22 days. Development of the eggs was slowest at 10°C and fastest at 30°C.
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Small strongyles like it hot, French research shows

May 8, 2022May 10, 2022 Mark Andrews 203 Views 0 Comments

The minimum time for eggs to develop into the third larval stage was between 4 and 22 days. Development of the eggs was slowest at 10°C and fastest at 30°C.

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