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The heat is on: Battling summer sores in horses

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Beth Lawler 2383 Views 0 Comments

Summer sores will occur when flies carrying the larvae deposit their eggs onto an open wound or the mucous membranes of a horse.

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Three “red flags” in the most serious cases of colic stand out in study

August 25, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3933 Views 0 Comments

Early recognition of critical cases is essential, regardless of whether euthanasia is the elected option, as colics represent a significant welfare concern.

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Role of bone microdamage in racehorse leg fractures highlighted in study

August 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2687 Views 0 Comments

Researchers in California set out characterize bone abnormalities that precede proximal sesamoid bone fractures and determine if pre-existing issues are linked with these fractures.

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Protection, respect sought for Ethiopia’s working donkeys

August 19, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2653 Views 0 Comments

“Working donkeys and mules are the backbone of rural economies in Ethiopia. Unfortunately, the remote and marginalised nature of these communities means that they are often overlooked by national or global policy.”

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Horses at low risk of Covid-19 infection, but we need to know more

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Professor Peter Timoney 3540 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity, Comment

A point of continuing concern for many in the industry is whether SARS-CoV-2 is capable of infecting and perhaps causing disease in horses.

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Researchers delve into complications arising from cheek teeth removal in horses

August 14, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2092 Views 0 Comments

“Treatments to correct these post-extraction problems are often more time-consuming and more difficult than for the original underlying disease.”

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Equine mesenchymal stromal cells may prove helpful in healing wounds, findings suggest

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1896 Views 0 Comments

Proteins released by these cells even managed to destabilize biofilms produced by methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

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3D printed models of cervical vertebrae and a box, made of Vero resin.
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3D printed neck bones a revolution in equine vet training

August 6, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2437 Views 0 Comments

Using 3D printed models, veterinarians can practice ultrasound-guided procedures with instant feedback. When they’re finished, the model can be melted down to remove all needle tracks and it is ready to go for the next use.

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Horseracing Safety and Integrity Act would create a national framework to rein in illicit drug use and create uniform racing safety standards across the country.
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Study to explore extent of lung bleeding in two-year-olds running without Lasix

August 5, 2020August 11, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2143 Views 0 Comments

The study in Maryland will involve all races in the state for two-year-olds until the end of the year.

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Stocking density affects behaviour in penned horses, study finds

August 5, 2020August 11, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2049 Views 1 Comment

“More attention needs to be directed at the housing and management conditions under which horses reared for meat production are kept in in order to improve their welfare.”

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Covid-19 treatment based on horse antibodies to be used in clinical trial

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5558 Views 1 Comment

Serum obtained by injecting horses with a key SARS-CoV-2 protein will be used in a trial of 250 volunteers in Argentina.

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Tap water is fine for cleaning most horse wounds, researchers conclude

August 3, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2581 Views 0 Comments

“Tap water should be considered for the lavage of equine wounds rather than sterile saline, based on strong evidence in the human literature.”

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High-intensity laser therapy aids healing of equine tendon and ligament injuries – study

August 1, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3234 Views 1 Comment

Improvements in pain, limb swelling and lameness were seen in the laser-treated animals, when compared to the control group.

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Probiotics applied with dressings aided wound healing in horses, study finds

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2297 Views 0 Comments

Researchers hypothesized that topical probiotic treatment would stimulate equine wound healing. Here’s what they learned.

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Study links bone loss to common fracture in racehorses

July 29, 2020July 30, 2020 Amy Young 2064 Views 1 Comment

Researchers studied cases from California Thoroughbred racehorses that died from proximal sesamoid bone fractures, and controls that died for other reasons.

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Cartilage scaffold may help young racehorses breathe easier

July 29, 2020July 30, 2020 Mark Andrews 1343 Views 0 Comments

The possibility of using cartilage scaffold to replace defective arytenoid cartilage to help chondritis or chondropathy, a condition often seen in young Thoroughbreds.

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Study investigates use of barbed suture material in horse castrations

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1797 Views 0 Comments

Recently, barbed suture materials were introduced to the market, with manufacturers claiming that they enhance speed and security as they eliminate the need for knots.

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Severe self-inflicted trauma on the side of a horse caused by sarcoptic mange.
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Less deworming leads to more equine parasitic skin disease, vet says

July 22, 2020July 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2020 Views 0 Comments

“Diseases such as sarcoptic mange, which is carried by foxes, and chorioptic mange appear to be more prevalent, yet market research shows that in many cases a visit to the vet is a last resort.”

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From hay to neigh: How rain can affect the quality of hay

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2684 Views 0 Comments

The timing of rain is crucial. Shortly after cutting, it can barely affect nutrient levels. Closer to baling, it has the potential to ruin hay.

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Fungal skin infections in animals put under the spotlight

July 19, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2302 Views 0 Comments

Fungal skin infections are common around the world, but what micro-organisms are usually responsible?

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