Deworming drugs overused in NZ racing industry, study suggests
Interval-based dosing of horses still reigns supreme.
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Eventer bounces back to win after serious eye injury
Chatwin recovers to win US CCI 2* champs after corneal laceration.
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Copra meal appears suitable for horses on a low-carb diet – study
Australian researchers compare four different feeds.
Read moreAppaloosa horses sought for equine eye study
Appaloosas 8 times more likely than other breeds to develop ERU.
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Long-haul transport risk to horses explored in Australian study
Study team examined records of horses making 4000km road journey.
Read moreTree extract passes pilot safety study in horses
Extract a candidate for treating diarrhea from acute colitis in horses.
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Lameness in the horse: A new approach
“Rehabilitation is an art. It is the higher rank of the equestrian art,” writes Jean Luc Cornille.
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Could biomarkers be used to distinguish colic types?
Four biomarkers investigated in Australian study.
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Viable stem cells successfully harvested from dead horses
Cadaver use may help avoid ethical issues in regenerative medicine.
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Gas gangrene occurred in horse after muscle injection
Infection caused by Clostridium novyi type A.
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Infrared thermography in horses: Controlled environment best
30 minutes in temperature-controlled room recommended in study.
Read moreEquine therapy: What effect is there on horses?
Little research to date on equine-assisted activities (EAA) on horses.
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Horse hindgut’s sensitivity to hay change highlighted in study
Major gut changes reported, even though hay compositions were similar.
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Animal homeopathy under fire in Britain
Petitions challenge vets over prescribing homeopathic remedies.
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Endotoxins found to weaken hoof tissue in Austrian lab study
Call for more research into role of endotoxins in laminiitis.
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Bits can suffocate racehorses and cause sudden death, suggests professor
Could loss of lip seal in bitted horses cause big problems?
Read moreBid to find cause of mystery horse illness in Australia
14 known cases in South Australia last winter, eight of them fatal.
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Free antimicrobial research collection published online by horse journal
Ten clinical reports and studies, and three editorials made available.
Read moreStudy shows benefits of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to horses
Significant benefits shown in muscle function at a cellular level.
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Australia to develop guidelines for antibiotic use in horses and livestock
Part of strategy to preserve antimicrobial effectiveness.
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