US thoroughbred racing loses long-time supporter Jim Brady
James C. Brady helped plan the transformative development of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, including Giants Stadium and the Meadowlands Racetrack.
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In it for the long haul: Life-long care provided by Mare and Foal Sanctuary
For each foal rescued or born at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, staff need to be around for the next 30 years or more to provide them with the expert care and training they need, as well as a safe home for life.
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Donkeys in Israel were tested for two troubling parasites: High levels of exposure were found
Researchers provide the first report of the exposure of donkeys to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora species in Israel.
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Free clinic treats hundreds of working equines in Jordan
Supported by animal advocacy group Peta, the clinic is the only facility offering free emergency medical treatment to injured and abused donkeys, horses, and other animals in Petra, Jordan.
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Exposure of New Zealand Thoroughbreds to Leptospira common, study findings suggest
“Given the level of exposure found, horses may play a role in the epidemiology of leptospirosis in New Zealand.”
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Doping moratorium by equestrian, racing bodies over molasses contamination
British Equestrian Federation introduces a 14-day moratorium over positive doping tests for Zilpaterol: “This is a situation where reason and logic are required.”
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Thickening of arterial walls in the lungs of badly asthmatic horses seen in study
Similar remodeling is also seen in the pulmonary arteries of humans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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International equine charity outlines bold new strategy to help horses
World Horse Welfare’s vision for Strategy 2020-2024 is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
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Dressage, jumping Europeans back on horse sport calendar next year
European Champs for dressage and jumping will go ahead next year, after several federations urged a review.
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Study shows benefit of hoof casts with heel wedges for horses with acute laminitis
Study involved eight horses with acute laminitis. They were treated medically as well as with the application of a hoof cast with a heel wedge.
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Eventer Jock Paget takes on new NZ equestrian leadership role
Olympic eventer takes on new role as leader of Equestrian High Performance for New Zealand.
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It’s soft and it folds. Remarkably, it’s a safety helmet
Could the technology in this innovative cycle helmet find its way into riding helmets?
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Diet and the insulin response in metabolic horses under scrutiny
A study is under way at the University of Kentucky on the relationship of diet to Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and another has just been completed equine immune function and PPID.
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South African equestrian dies after rotational fall
Young rider Melissa Tratschler died following a rotational fall during a lesson on Ocrober 16.
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FEI launches online portal for electronic general assembly
The general assembly meeting on November 23 will be live-streamed and available to watch on replay.
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Novel papillomavirus identified in a New Zealand warmblood horse
The two masses on the fetlock of the horse were linked to a hitherto unknown papillomavirus.
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Bioaccumulation of minerals in horses near industrial area put to the test
Hair could represent a viable testing alternative to whole blood and serum, Italian researchers report.
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Bullied and neglected, donkey duo now thriving in care
Despite being fed, the pair were living in “totally unsuitable” conditions. Their Bereaved owner relinquished them to The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Study suggests a more sensitive test for kidney dysfunction in horses may be on the horizon
No sensitive method for diagnosing early kidney dysfunction in horses has been identified so far, but fresh research takes it a step closer.
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National survey explores the management and health of older horses in the US
“By applying the insights that we gather from the survey . . . I hope that we can provide improved support for those managing horses of this age group.”
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