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Going with the flow: Arterial dynamics in horses studied

August 22, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1888 Views 0 Comments

The study team hopes its model will be used to explore the reasons behind the major blood vessel ruptures seen in horses.

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The tongue of a horse with vesicular stomatitis.
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New cases in latest outbreak of vesicular stomatitis in US

August 22, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2811 Views 0 Comments

Three horse properties in Utah the latest affected by vesicular stomatitis outbreak.

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The Spana team treating donkeys suffering from equine influenza in Segou, Mali.
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Equine flu outbreak kills 60,000 donkeys in Africa

August 15, 2019August 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3306 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Samples sent to Britain’s Animal Health Trust confirmed suspicions of equine flu.

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Horse flies can inflict serious wounds and introduce diseases to livestock. Livestock should be moved from infestation sites immediately to relieve and protect animals because chemical controls have shown minimal success abating horse flies, and many are not labeled for horses.
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Horse flies may be culprit in Texas anthrax cases

August 14, 2019August 17, 2019 Susan Himes and Adam Russell 3614 Views 1 Comment

Horses, deer, cattle, and antelope affected, with 18 anthrax cases reported this year.

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New blood test to diagnose small redworms in horses

August 8, 2019August 15, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2925 Views 1 Comment

Blood test expected to reach the market in 2020, with research ongoing for a saliva-based test.

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Tighter controls on tooth extractions in horses supported by NZ Veterinary Association

August 7, 2019August 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2072 Views 0 Comments

The New Zealand Veterinary Association’s submission on proposed regulations includes its view on what equine dental technicians can undertake.

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Use winter wisely every year and allow your horse to lose weight naturally, a nutritionist says.
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Online survey delves into decision-making around colic in horses

July 28, 2019August 7, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2626 Views 0 Comments

Horses owners are invited to take part in a survey, data from which will be used to expand the resources in the ground-breaking REACT colic campaign.

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Liver flukes an under-recognised cause of liver problems in Britain horses, researchers suggest

July 26, 2019July 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3849 Views 0 Comments

“Horses, sheep and cattle often share the same grazing, which enables high levels of gene flow between flukes infecting the different species.”

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The sarcoid over Snowdrop's eye was pedunculated, or on a stalk. Such a sarcoid is known as a Fibroblastic sarcoid.
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Rescued donkey’s bulging, bleeding sarcoid treated successfully

July 26, 2019August 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3077 Views 0 Comments

“There is no excuse for a donkey having a tumour of this size and complexity; there are so many resources and help available for donkey owners, it should never happen.”

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Vitiligo in horses: What we know so far

July 20, 2019July 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 5476 Views 1 Comment

Loss of skin pigmentation caused by vitiligo is largely a cosmetic issue, but it can have a significant and negative impact for the owners of show animals.

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The challenges of stomach ulcers in horses: Scientists review the evidence

July 19, 2019July 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3370 Views 0 Comments

Ulcers affecting the lower acid-producing part of the stomach remain poorly understood, say researchers.

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Equine flu continues rise in Britain

July 16, 2019July 20, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2327 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Cases in Britain hit the 200 mark, compared to only two in 2018.

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Cannabidiol (CBD) and horses: What is it good for?

July 1, 2019July 30, 2019 Juliet M Getty 9931 Views 3 Comments

Cannabis sativa L. is the “umbrella term” for the plants known as hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is particularly high in THC, the cannabinoid that creates a psychoactive “high.” CBD, on the other hand, does not create this effect.

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Steamed hay better for equine athletes than soaked, Canadian study finds

June 27, 2019July 30, 2019 Nicole Weidner 3525 Views 0 Comments

Equine Guelph funded research is the first study to investigate steamed, soaked and dry hay in Ontario.

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First Getah virus infection confirmed in a horse in China

June 22, 2019June 27, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3240 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Samples taken when the horse suddenly developed a fever confirmed the presence of the mosquito-borne virus, which was first isolated in 1955 in Malaysia.

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Levels of a protein in Endurance horses could point to overtraining – study

June 21, 2019June 27, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3681 Views 0 Comments

Researchers set out to investigate changes in routinely measured blood parameters in Endurance horses during their first seven months of training.

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A coloured transmission electron micrograph of the Hendra, virus. Photo: The Electron Microscopy Unit of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory, part of the CSIRO science agency CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Hendra infection in Australian horse is southernmost case to date

June 15, 2019June 19, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2468 Views 0 Comments Hendra

Horse in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, was euthanised after becoming unresponsive.

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Tighter controls on equine dentistry in NZ proposed

June 14, 2019June 19, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 12183 Views 37 Comments

The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking public feedback on its proposed changes, with submissions closing on July 24.

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Colonies of Streptococcus equi on a blood agar plate. Photo: Stefan Walkowski CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Nationwide equine biosecurity programme launches in Canada

June 13, 2019June 19, 2019 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 2192 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Equine Guelph and Merck pilot scheme the first national-level biosurveillance programme for the country.

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Embedded and engorged Dermacentor variabilis ticks concentrated at the base of the tail in a 3‐year‐old American Miniature horse.
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First two cases of tick paralysis in North American horses reported

June 11, 2019June 19, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 65029 Views 9 Comments

Both horses had shown incoordination and weakness 24 hours before referral to an Indiana veterinary hospital.

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