Soaked hay is best fed to horses immediately, researchers find
Researchers in Germany find rising levels of micro-organisms in the hours after soaking; steamed hay was more stable.
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Clear rounds keep Blenheim Horse Trials leaders ahead
Yasmin Ingham and Banzai Du Loir head the CCI4*-L, and Ros Canter and Izilot DHI are leading the CCI4*-S.
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Screen time in aftermath of concussion can prolong symptoms, research shows
“It’s not clear why screen time exacerbated concussion symptoms but there are a lot of reasons to suspect it’s not good.”
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Eventers vie for new bronze trophy at Blenheim Horse Trials
Yasmin Ingham and Ros Canter lead their respective classes at Blenheim, with the 4-star long format competitors vying for a new trophy.
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New guide to help horse show organisers achieve “gold standard” biosecurity
A comprehensive publication aimed at mitigating the risk of equine disease transmission has been released by British Equestrian’s Equine Infections Disease Action Group.
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Hippotherapy helped mobility of children with cerebral palsy in pilot study
“The horse’s movement at the walk are consistent, cyclical, rhythmical, reciprocal and multi-dimensional, all of which can facilitate motor learning.”
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Glanders outbreak in Nepal kills 16 equines
The International Coalition of Working Equids has stepped in to help educate Nepal’s horse, donkey and mule owners about biosecurity following a Glanders outbreak.
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Heart of horse domestication was likely the Pontic-Caspian region, fresh evidence suggests
Study that explored milk consumption among pastoralists provides evidence that could pinpoint where horse domestication arose.
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Starved and lice-ridden, rescued mare defies the odds
An emaciated pony mare who was riddled with lice when she was rescued from a field in Britain earlier this year gave birth to a filly foal who is thriving in the care of World Horse Welfare.
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Is separation anxiety in horses affected by the rank of the departing herd member?
Researchers explore the emotional effects of separation on the remaining herd in an experiment in Poland.
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Pioneering study explores transition of thoroughbreds into therapy horses
Study is the first of its kind to look at Equine Assisted Therapy practices in the UK, USA, France and Ireland, to understand the impact of the work on former racehorses.
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Plant-produced virus-like particle shows potential as a vaccine against West Nile Virus
The technique used in the study could help less wealthy countries generate affordable and effective vaccines, according to the scientists.
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Working animals should be included in public policies and regulations – review
Draught animals sustainable in terms of global warming and the use of non-renewable energy when compared with agricultural machinery.
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Scots and Welsh govts asked to #ActNow4Horses
“We believe a frictionless and digitised equine ID system is the only answer and is a fundamental requirement for all other equine welfare legislation to work and be enforceable.”
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Horse sport keeps it clean at Tokyo 2020
Equestrian sports at Tokyo 2020 received the all-clear for the third consecutive Olympic and Paralympic Games, with no positive doping tests returned.
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Major study explores West Nile disease risk among US horses
Some parts of the US mainland show a particularly elevated risk for horses, researchers find.
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They’re off! Jockey Club steps up to run prestigious Blenheim horse trials
This week’s Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Oxfordshire will be run for the first time by The Jockey Club.
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Omega 3 balancing act: Is your horse getting enough?
Most commercially fortified feeds contain more omega 6s than omega 3s, which creates an imbalance that can result in elevated inflammation throughout the horse’s body.
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The human cost of leather: Child labour rampant in industry, study finds
Leather is Bangladesh’s second-highest export earner, but a study has found that children as young as seven years are working long hours in the industry, and using hazardous chemicals and heavy machinery.
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Huge new equine vet hospital under construction in Florida
Equine services at the new facility will focus on sports medicine, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and after-hours urgent care. Small animals will be able to receive urgent and primary care.
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