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HiPoint Agro Bedding Corp recycles waste wood shavings through separation, drying, processing and packaging for reuse.
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The need for feed: German study highlights shortcomings in stable routines

March 5, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 24511 Views 4 Comments

“Excessive feed intake pauses as found in the present study represent a risk of pain, suffering and harm.”

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Safety checks urged as UK competition season gets under way

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2480 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Riders are urged to visit participating retailers for free checks and advice on safety gear and equipment such as hi-viz, footwear, riding hats and body protectors during BETA Safety Week.

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Horse owners who show gender bias may be doing harm, say researchers

March 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 16766 Views 0 Comments

Researchers find there are behavioural differences between mares and geldings, but not under saddle.

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A panel discussion at the 2019 National Equine Forum.
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National Equine Forum offers participation from afar

March 3, 2020March 7, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2667 Views 0 Comments

NEF offering important, educational and practical presentations from governmental, veterinary and charity and equestrian leaders.

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Cribbing collars don’t work: Here’s why

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Juliet M Getty 8784 Views 1 Comment

Cribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.

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Horse, rider die in US cross-country accident

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 29812 Views 3 Comments Eventing safety, Obituary

Rotational fall claims the life of Canadian eventer Katharine Morel and her horse Kerry On at an event in Florida at the weekend.

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Coronaviruses affect a range of animals, including horses

March 1, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 14504 Views 1 Comment

“It is important to create an understanding of the difference between coronaviruses occurring in domestic livestock and poultry compared to coronaviruses that spill over from wildlife to humans.”

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Reading the microchip of a competition horse.
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Microchips that monitor temperature in horses prove efficient

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Mark Andrews 4436 Views 1 Comment

Temperature-sensitive microchips implanted in the necks of foals and yearlings proved an efficient way of monitoring body temperature. The study used a reader embedded in the concrete of water troughs.

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How horses see the world: Jump colours need a rethink, say researchers

February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 44360 Views 0 Comments

“We found that, for horses, orange has poor visibility and contrast against most surroundings.”

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Mark Todd and Leonidas lead after the dressage phase at the Burghley Horse Trials. 
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Mark Todd to don jockey silks for Irish challenge race

February 29, 2020March 2, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3469 Views 0 Comments

Retired eventer prepares to saddle up for the Event Riders Challenge Race in Ireland.

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The eyes have it. Researchers in Australia have been examining eye problems among older horses.
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Sick horses often hide their discomfort in the presence of people – study

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 7394 Views 2 Comments

“It has been our clinical impression that, whenever a person is present, horses tend to ‘perk up’ and ongoing discomfort behavior more or less ceases.”

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The owner of the ponies was prosecuted for neglect.
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Blue Cross pushes govt for improved welfare legislation enforcement

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2440 Views 1 Comment

Charity concerned that a lack of local authority resources is making it difficult to properly enforce animal welfare legislation.

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Challenges in assessing equine spines highlighted in study

February 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4074 Views 0 Comments

Clinical assessment of spinal motion in horses is part of many routine clinical exams, but they remain highly subjective.

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