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Praise for efforts to save the Hucul horse, but ongoing breeding management needed

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2207 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Regeneration efforts to increase numbers of the “vanishing” Hucul breed since WW2 has limited inbreeding and genetic variability has increased.

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Top Swiss showjumper exonerated over horse’s failed drug test

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2618 Views 0 Comments Doping

It was later discovered that a crew member who had taken painkillers had urinated in the horse truck.

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Study investigates use of barbed suture material in horse castrations

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1922 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 2551 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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Equine biological passports a potential new tool in fight against illicit drug use

July 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1807 Views 0 Comments

“The equine biological passport program is a tool that will enable us to rapidly identify new drugs and measure the physiological effect on the equine athlete.”

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Mobile app ShowAssist connects equestrians with support staff at horse shows.
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Need help at a horse show? There’s an app for that

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1771 Views 0 Comments

ShowAssist app launches for North American equestrians, with international competitions being added in the future.

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

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3127 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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A British study has shown that high rider-horse bodyweight ratios can induce temporary lameness and discomfort.
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Rider weight, saddle fit articles among most popular in equine publications

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5324 Views 0 Comments

Saddle Research Trust proves popular with readers of Equine Veterinary Journal and Equine Veterinary Education.

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Fungal skin infections in animals put under the spotlight

July 19, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2623 Views 0 Comments

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

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Champion equestrian named to IOC executive board

July 19, 2020July 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2816 Views 0 Comments

Gold medal-winning Philippines showjumper Mikee Cojuangco, who triumphed at the Asian Games in 2002, has been elevated to the International Olympic Committee Executive Board.

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A 30-year first shows power of successful vaccine development

July 18, 2020July 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2396 Views 0 Comments

Kentucky’s Bluegrass region finished the last breeding season without one confirmed leptospirosis abortion in horses.

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A Brooke team member carrying out blood sample testing for diseases such as surra and tetanus can provide a diagnosis to the owner for free within 20 minutes.
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“One health” approach vital in combating zoonotic diseases, UN hears

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2436 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Working livestock; horses, donkeys and mules, are often overlooked by policymakers, despite their contribution to an estimated 600 million people around the world.

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Horse racing at Golden Gate Fields, Albany, California. Photo: Noah Salzman CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Four biomarkers show promise in identifying horses at risk of catastrophic injury

July 18, 2020 Holly Wiemers 2318 Views 0 Comments

Findings hold out hope that a simple pre-race test could one day identify horses in imminent danger of life-threatening injuries.

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Equestrian broadcasting company joins FEI stable

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1350 Views 0 Comments

The FEI and ClipMyHorse.TV have joined forces to work towards the development of a combined live streaming service of high quality event coverage and a broader range of content.

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Chatsfield is among the first ex-racehorses to go into Racing Victoria's Reset Program to help him toward a second career.
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Aust initiative aims to “Reset” racehorses into new careers

July 17, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2149 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Racing Victoria’s new program will provide support for those horses that have good prospects but have not been successful in transitioning to a second career outside racing.

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Adult female blood sucking midge, Culicoides imicola.
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Prompt reporting of cases vital in containing African horse sickness in Thailand – report

July 17, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1734 Views 0 Comments African Horse Sickness

Outbreak has been resolved in seven Thai provinces, according to authorities.

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Famous stallion was not the origin of Warmblood fragile foal syndrome, say researchers

July 16, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3038 Views 0 Comments

Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is a severe, usually fatal, genetic disease that manifests itself after birth in affected horses.

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Tullis Matson and Dr Gareth Starbuck with Suffolk Punch mare ruby and her newborn filly foal.
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Sexed semen first a success for rare Suffolk Punch horse breed

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3880 Views 1 Comment Rare breeds

Specialist equipment used for the first time to aid the survival of a rare equine breed: “The most effective way of increasing the population size of this very rare breed is by increasing the number of fillies being born.”

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Cornet van't Roosakker sold to Switzerland for €26,000 at the 2nd Oldenburg Online Elite Foal Auction in Germany.
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Oldenburg foal tops online sale at €81,000

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2105 Views 0 Comments

The 22 foals in the 2nd Oldenburg Online Elite Foal Auction sold for €407,000, with Elitär topping the sale at €81,000.

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Like horses, human ears really can be pricked, scientists find

July 13, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2627 Views 0 Comments

Research has shown for the first time that humans make minute, unconscious movements of their ears that are directed towards the sound they want to focus attention on.

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