New projects get $250K to detect racehorse doping
Racing Medication and Testing Consortium approves $250,000 in funding in its ongoing focus on detecting and eliminating illicit substances in racing.
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Health
Chemical exposure linked to equine metabolic syndrome in horses
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a horse’s environment may play a role in the development of EMS.
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Horses can be affected by Zika virus, study shows
Horses can be infected with the Zika and Dengue viruses, researchers who carried out a study in the South Pacific
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Experts release key guidelines for managing equine metabolic syndrome
A consensus statement on the condition has been issued by a panel gathered under the umbrella of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine.
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Latest science advances included in makeover of equine parasite handbook
Second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is published.
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Laminitis missing link? Insulin receptors may be the key
Targeting the IGF-1 receptor may be an option for developing new drugs to prevent and treat laminitis.
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Is it time? Vets’ attitude to horse euthanasia explored in Austrian study
Vets found to be attuned to owners’ emotional bonds to their horses. Most would refuse to carry out a convenience euthanasia.
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Effect of weight bearing on MRIs of joint cartilage assessed
Differences seen between weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing images.
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Vaccinations should be a priority in fighting any NZ equine flu outbreak – study
Researchers estimate the overall loss for an EI outbreak in the breeding season at NZ$225.5 million.
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Death of horse from rare nematode infection reported
Fewer than 100 cases of infection by Halicephalobus gingivalis have been reported worldwide, mostly in horses.
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Headshaking horses helped by magnesium infusion, researchers report
Significant reduction of headshaking seen in horses that had proved resistant to other, more conventional, treatments.
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Ten percent of horses may have a laminitic episode each year, research suggest
Study shows there is no “safe” season when it comes to the risk of laminitis.
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Antibiotic shows promise in treating recurrent or persistent uveitis in horses
The ability of gentamicin injections to control persistent and recurrent inflammation warrants further investigation, the researchers say.
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Tackling “GI blues”: Why a horse’s stomach is their Achilles heel
Gastrointestinal diseases are the leading cause of death in horses, and a Canadian researcher is assessing whether nutraceuticals can help.
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Fresh laminitis finding in horses highlights possible links to human diseases
Findings open the possibility of developing new drug treatments for laminitis.
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Headshaking in horses: To date, the simplest solution is most effective
Much remains unknown about the condition and the response to treatment remains variable, a scientific review notes.
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Positive and negative effects seen in garlic use in horses
Researchers in Finland delve into the use of garlic in horses over three months.
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Finding and treating horse’s ethmoid hematoma aided by CT
CT imaging was used to plan a surgical approach after the location and advanced nature of the masses were revealed.
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Pasture, companionship seen as recipe for well-being by horse owners
It is clear that horse owners value their horses being kept at pasture and having company, even if that company is over a fence.
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Thumbs down from researchers for straw bedding and dry hay for sport horses
Study in Belgium involved more than 700 active horses.
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