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The equine cartilage disk is now a reality, with live testing on the horizon. Photos: Sarah Lepage; racing image, Dave Landry
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Honor for pioneering equine stem cell researcher

August 4, 2017June 20, 2018 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 2941 Views 0 Comments

An Ontario Veterinary College researcher is among the recipients of new University of Guelph awards recognizing research excellence and innovation.

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The lure of pre-mixed feeds and pellets, which are quick and easy to feed is great, but are they good for your horse?
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Are you keeping your horse fat by not feeding him?

August 2, 2017August 18, 2017 Juliet M Getty 25804 Views 1 Comment

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

August 2, 2017August 6, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 18410 Views 2 Comments

Water source also found to be a factor behind Western Australia’s high incidence of equine tooth decay.

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The powder of guarana seeds. Guarana seeds contain high concentrations of caffeine. Photo: User: Wesley2048, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Herbal tonic given to horse leads to three-months suspension for rider

July 27, 2017July 30, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 6728 Views 1 Comment

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

July 24, 2017July 30, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 33124 Views 0 Comments

Groom picked up the wrong product from the Walmart shelf – one with added pain relief

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Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) can affect any horse. It can cause discomfort and may have a detrimental effect on behaviour and performance.
Health Research 

Diet shown to improve gastric ulcers in horses

July 20, 2017July 30, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 10096 Views 0 Comments

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

July 17, 2017July 19, 2017 Juliet M Getty 13136 Views 0 Comments

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

July 14, 2017July 19, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 3887 Views 0 Comments

“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

July 12, 2017July 19, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 4595 Views 0 Comments

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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Health Research 

Aggressive hoof cancer successfully treated in 20-year-old mare

July 10, 2017July 12, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 7672 Views 0 Comments

The electrochemotherapy used was well-tolerated and resulted in improved local control of a tumor in a challenging anatomical area.

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Evidence of an anti-inflammatory effect was seen in horses given curcumin daily for 30 days. Photo: BroviPL, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Curcumin shows no effect on parasite shedding in horses in pilot study

July 6, 2017July 10, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 5696 Views 1 Comment

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

July 4, 2017July 7, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 29120 Views 0 Comments

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

July 4, 2017July 7, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 4140 Views 0 Comments

“Despite these results, it is necessary to undertake measures that will limit future strongyle resistance.”

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American endurance officials have laid out a series of concerns in a letter to the US Equestrian Federation. Photo: File
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Homeopathic remedies in medicine bottle sees Endurance horse fail drug test

July 3, 2017July 6, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 7195 Views 0 Comments

FEI Tribunal releases final decisions in three cases – two in Jumping and one in Endurance.

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Dr Julia Felippe works in her lab. Photo: Elodie Gazave
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Discovery will be a boon in fine-tuning vaccination schedules for foals

July 2, 2017July 6, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 5258 Views 0 Comments

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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Bella’s riders back in the saddle, thanks to high-tech PET and CT scanning

July 2, 2017July 3, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 4806 Views 0 Comments

Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography scanning targets the exact cause of horse’s lameness.

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Health News 

Vets join doctors to take action against antimicrobial resistance

July 1, 2017July 6, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 4213 Views 0 Comments

Antibiotic resistance and the emergence of ‘superbugs’ is a global problem, and represents one of the greatest threats to both human and animal health.

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Stomach ulcers are common in sport horses. An Australian study has compared the performance of aloe vera in treating them to the drug omeprazole.
Health News 

Aloe vera helped some study horses with stomach ulcers, but couldn’t match drug

June 30, 2017July 1, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 19967 Views 0 Comments

Forty horses used in Australian research, with all receiving gastroscopic examinations.

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A cross-section of a cotton fiber with silver nanoparticles (black dots) trapped inside it. Photo: Sunghyun Nam
Health Training 

Washable bandages with antiseptic properties could be on the cards

June 29, 2017July 6, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 5742 Views 0 Comments

Scientists have developed technology that effectively traps silver nanoparticles inside cotton fiber.

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The infected equine fetal membranes from the mare in Wagga Wagga, pictured on November 5, 2014. Photo: Chan et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2017.02.003
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Vet school personnel fell ill after exposure to mare’s infected fetal membranes – study

June 29, 2017July 2, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 20227 Views 0 Comments

Use of protective gear urged when examining abnormal equine fetal membranes.

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