Importantly, the group that received exercise as well as being on a diet improved their insulin sensitivity.

Researchers in Finland use a combination of psyllium and Epsom salts.

Dr Bob Cook questions the use of bits in racing.

“We are the only place in the world to use this new lung function test with assisted expiration.”

“We can think of no one more deserving of this award,” colleagues said.

Researchers examined the eyes of 327 horses in southeast Queensland.

“There has not been enough simple science applied to help us get the best from our horses’ hooves.”

Mobile phone shows high sensitivity for detecting and characterising the cardiac arrhythmias of horses.

Significance of alternative PPID treatment noted by British Equine Veterinary Association; findings on antibiotic use in equine veterinary practice also recognised.

The findings revealed specific bacterial species and assemblages that may be signatures of obesity and leanness in the horse gut.

French researchers describe inconsistent response to use of steamed hay.

Findings could have widespread impacts on how both vets and owners manage and treat wounds in the future.

When intestines become ‘leaky’ pathogens and toxins can enter the horse’s body.

“These results suggest a lack of fundamental knowledge exists in these horse owners, which has the potential to negatively impact equine health and welfare.”

Some 180 veterinarians drawn from 14 African countries will benefit from In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology, a training program launched by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization and Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

“It is known that some toxins or drugs can pass into the colostrum in human. If the colostrum of the mare was contaminated by HGA or its metabolite, it could have intoxicated the foal.”

Drug-testing figures for the disciplines are contained in the Clean Sport Report, released ahead of the FEI’s annual General Assembly.