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Drafts affect infrared thermography results

March 28, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 4438 Views 1 Comment

Discrepancies from even gentle drafts could lead to a wrong diagnosis, say researchers.

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Strongyles are a common horse parasite that pose a major threat if burdens are not properly managed.
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Common parasite control strategies ‘outdated’

March 26, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2199 Views 0 Comments

Experts say common control strategies are based largely on concepts dating back 40+ years.

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Possible gastrin link found in crib-biting horses

March 20, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2272 Views 0 Comments

Crib-biters fed a concentrated feed produce more gastrin, which stimulates acid production.

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Research confirms accuracy of Strangles blood test

March 20, 2013May 29, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 3910 Views 0 Comments

Test predicted to significantly improve the ability of vets to control strangles outbreaks.

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Virus behind hepatitis in horses identified

March 19, 2013May 29, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 3895 Views 0 Comments African Horse Sickness

Scientists identify novel virus believed to be behind a form of hepatitis in horses.

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Lameness primary cause of endurance horse vet-outs

March 19, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1972 Views 0 Comments

Study looked at 30,741 endurance starts from 100-160km over four years.

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Discovery holds promise for horses with asthma-like condition

March 16, 2013January 27, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 4651 Views 0 Comments

Gene research into recurrent airway obstruction could help humans, too.

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Chronic cough without fever in horses

March 12, 2013March 10, 2013 Contributor 63949 Views 4 Comments

The two most likely cuplrits are mold dust in hay and upper respiratory tract infection.

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Parascaris equorum
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Composting an effective parasite-control tool – study

March 1, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3098 Views 0 Comments

Kentucky research shows composting is effective at killing Parascaris equorum eggs.

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One of the two methods for applying the maggots involved placing a net under the edges of the wound onto which the maggots were placed.
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Maggots can help heal horse wounds, study shows

February 28, 2013October 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 14524 Views 2 Comments

Maggot therapy potentially has a place in modern veterinary wound care, researcher says.

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Caution over parasites and spring turnout

January 31, 2013February 22, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3424 Views 0 Comments

Six tips to help horse owners manage the parasite risk in their horses.

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Scientists put the bite on donkey lice

January 28, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 8279 Views 0 Comments

Evidence of growing resistance indicated in study.

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Wound First Aid in Horses

January 26, 2013February 2, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 14508 Views 0 Comments

In injuries, first aid may be all you need. Or it’s temporary until help arrives.

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A first-class equine first-aid kit

January 26, 2013February 26, 2013 Neil Clarkson 30715 Views 0 Comments

Everything you need to know – and need – to assemble a decent first-aid kid.

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Coat colour link to appaloosa night blindness explored

January 25, 2013July 4, 2017 Contributor 12068 Views 6 Comments Coloured horses

Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) is thought to be hereditary and non-progressive.

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Five tips to keep horses healthier this northern winter

January 21, 2013January 21, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 2088 Views 1 Comment

Top tips to help you take care of your horse over winter.

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Is vegetable oil good in a horse’s diet?

January 20, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 25169 Views 2 Comments

There is some disagreement over whether oil is healthy in a horse’s diet.

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Amino acid implicated in Seasonal Pasture Myopathy

January 17, 2013February 2, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 1868 Views 0 Comments

Research under way to see if same cause is behind European equivalent of disease.

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Role of inflammation in tendon injuries studied

January 14, 2013February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 6873 Views 0 Comments

British study explores prostaglandins in equine tendon injuries.

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A mare suffering from grass sickness. She made a full recovery.
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Many mysteries remain over equine grass sickness

January 13, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 4348 Views 0 Comments

Disease still an enigma 100 years after it was first recognized, a researcher says.

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