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EHV-1 was found in tissue samples taken from all 43 aborted fetuses, researchers report.
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Theileria equi case in NZ thoroughbred mare a “single, isolated case”

June 6, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2513 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

Exports from New Zealand resumed under an interim arrangement after 263 horses return negative tests for protozoan that causes piroplasmosis.

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Game-changer for detecting atrial fibrillation in horses

June 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2782 Views 0 Comments

A condition usually sparked by a high heart rate in horses can now be detected by analysing low heart rate recordings.

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Change in animal healthcare infrastructure predicted post Covid-19

June 3, 2020June 6, 2020 Sabyasachi Ghosh and Jyotirmoy Das 2666 Views 0 Comments

The impact of the Covid-19 crisis propagates from supply chain disruptions and manufacturing delays to large-scale shutdowns of veterinary clinics.

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Effectiveness of ivermectin in treating mules assessed in study

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 7562 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Few studies exist on the effectiveness of antiparasitic drugs in mules, even though these drugs are crucial to their welfare.

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NZ horse exports to Australia set to resume

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2638 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

Ongoing testing has found no other positive horses, amid growing optimism the result from the imported mare will prove to be an isolated case.

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The Lachnospiraceae family was statistically more abundant in horses fed hay, researchers said, while it was the least abundant in horses fed silage.
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Towards a terrific topline: How nutrition can help

May 28, 2020 Juliet M Getty 13026 Views 2 Comments

Is your horse’s topline less than ideal? Here are some nutritional tips to help get back on track.

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Radiologist creates brain atlases for horses, dogs and cats

May 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2994 Views 0 Comments

“I wanted to start applying the most advanced forms of neuroimaging currently being done in human clinical research in the veterinary world.”

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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
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Re-testing confirms mare is positive for protozoan that causes piroplasmosis

May 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4574 Views 0 Comments

Positive test result in a mare in Waikato is the first case of equine piroplasmosis recorded in New Zealand. It was found during routine health testing before the horse was to be shipped to Australia for breeding.

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There is clear evidence of increasing babesiosis infections among humans and animals across Europe, researchers say.
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Horse in NZ tests positive for piroplasmosis, Australia halts imports

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5104 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

Broodmare had been imported from the EU last year, and has shown no signs of ill health.

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Fungal skin infection in a horse caused significant illness, say researchers

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 19975 Views 0 Comments

Skin diseases in horses warrant veterinary attention, according to the study team.

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The welfare of donkeys and their owners in the brick kiln industry in India has been highlighted in a scientific article published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
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Attention for “one health” approach for working equines and their owners

May 18, 2020June 2, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4715 Views 0 Comments

A research article that highlights the link between the welfare of working equids and the wellbeing of their owners has received a significant endorsement through its acceptance by peer-reviewed scientific journal ‘Frontiers in Veterinary Science’.

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New guide puts spotlight on donkey hoof care and lameness

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4058 Views 0 Comments

“We need more ‘donkey podiatrists’, as well as more resources for preventing donkey hoof problems.”

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Coughing horses: Equine asthma could be to blame

May 14, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3403 Views 0 Comments

“If they cough it usually signifies a problem, unlike in people who have a very well developed cough reflex and may cough because of a simple throat tickle.”

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Risks of a high-energy diet for ponies highlighted in study

May 12, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3112 Views 0 Comments

A high-energy diet led to more efficient glucose metabolism within five weeks, followed by significant hyperinsulinemia and obesity.

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Insulin concentrations an hour after a simple oral sugar test can allow ponies to be classified as either low, medium or high risk.
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Ponies at higher risk from a starchy diet could be “Streptococcus responders”

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3753 Views 1 Comment

“The ability to identify those ‘high risk’ animals who may display an elevated Streptococcus response prior to the introduction of dietary starch would be advantageous.”

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What makes a horse an easy keeper? The gut microbiome comes under scrutiny

May 9, 2020 Contributor 4207 Views 0 Comments

“If you think of these terms as a human analogy, easy keepers are those people who gain ten pounds by just ‘looking’ at a McDonald’s spread.”

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Researchers have compared the way horses chew grass with ruminants such as cows and sheep.
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New season, new grass: Colic alert for horse owners

May 9, 2020May 12, 2020 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 7905 Views 0 Comments

A sudden increase of fresh grass in a horse’s diet can change the pH in the hindgut and cause all sorts of health issues including colic.

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Detail from an ICWE brochure on protecting equids from African Horse Sickness.
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“Simple but important” message to Thai owners amid African horse sickness outbreak

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3363 Views 0 Comments African Horse Sickness

International Coalition of Working Equids moves swiftly to educate owners of working equines on how best to protect their animals, to try to stop the disease spreading across Asia.

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Horses are placed behind effective netting and microchipped so that they can be easily identified later for vaccination
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African horse sickness claims 500 horses in Thailand; many more under threat

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5378 Views 0 Comments African Horse Sickness

“This is a welfare disaster for hundreds, possibly thousands of horses in Thailand,” says a renowned veterinarian.

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Some people in the study achieved an accuracy of more than 80% in assessing the smells.
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Co-enzyme Q10 supplementation in horses explored in study

May 3, 2020May 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 7520 Views 0 Comments

CoQ10 concentrations increased significantly in horses after supplementation.

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