Paradoxes in equine metabolic syndrome noted in review
“Genetic studies of animal disease have already been informative to human research, and there is much potential to discover more.”
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FEI boss commends equestrian sport’s “resilience and determination”
“I have been profoundly impressed by the resilience of the equestrian community when faced with adversity. And I am indebted to everyone that has contributed to finding or providing solutions this year.”
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Humphrey the house horse: Foal falls foul of unscrupulous seller
Young foal lived in his new owner’s garage on a housing estate in Southampton for two days before being reported.
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Project aims to unravel the enigma of brain injuries
The Enigma Consortium is bringing together researchers in imaging genomics to understand brain structure, function, and disease, based on brain imaging and genetic data.
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Persistent threat of West Nile Virus in California highlighted in study
The state has robust systems to monitor and limit the spread of the virus, but vigilance remains essential, say researchers.
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Eventers confront “stressage” in their return after lockdown
How did Eventers perform following their return from lockdown? Researchers found out.
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Anti-doping rules for horses and humans updated at FEI session
Of the 137 National Federations registered with horse sport’s world governing body, 109 registered for this year’s online version of the annual General Assembly, and just 70 joined the rules sessions on Saturday.
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Four pain scales put to the test in horses with mild joint pain
“Little is known about behaviors and facial expressions at rest in horses with orthopedic pain since pain is mainly assessed by lameness evaluation during movement.”
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Bring back the horses: Public lands bear the ecological brunt of livestock grazing
Mankind and all of our technology cannot duplicate the symbiotic value that wild horses provide to plants and grasses on remote wildfire-prone wilderness landscapes.
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Pony Club joins initiative aimed at building a positive equestrian culture
“We all have a role to play in making equestrian sports a fun and friendly place for everyone to enjoy.”
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Neospora may be a significant cause of equine abortions, findings suggest
The seroprevalence in aborting mares in a study in Israel was found to be 70.9%.
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Equine piroplasmosis spreading into more temperate regions – review
It is estimated that 90% of the global horse population resides in areas where the tick-borne disease is endemic.
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Top hats out as dressage riders petition FEI for rule revision
Change in top hat rule effective from January 1 will go ahead as planned, the FEI says.
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International Working Animal Day shines a light on equine ‘essential workers’
“In many developing countries, working animals are essentially key workers – performing vital roles and working tirelessly every single day.”
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Could measuring the brain waves of horses have a place in welfare assessments?
“We need adequate techniques for an objective measurement of animal welfare and associated physiological states.”
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Farewell to Irish Olympic dressage horse Coryolano
Coryolano’s Irish Grand Prix Kür (Freestyle to Music) record score of 75.725% stood for four years.
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Eating and social status: The role of paddock politics explored in horses
Do less dominant horses get to eat less? Or do they simply spend more time foraging to make up for any shortfalls in eating time?
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Sporting court upholds suspension of UAE National Federation from the FEI
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the FEI’s suspension in a decision delivered after a two-day videoconference hearing.
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Hickstead goes Royal as Badminton stand-in for “The Crown”
Hickstead has a starring role in the latest episodes in the hit Netflix series, as Princess Anne takes on Britain’s most famous horse trials event.
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Complex interplay between a horse’s DNA and its environment to be studied
“A major component of the project is to understand how the early life environment of the foal influences its genetic potential for success.”
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