Risk factors for sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred horses identified
Young racehorses early in their careers are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death and are more likely to die during training.
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Horrific milestone for donkeys as world’s most trafficked animal
Ending the donkey skin trade has been made even more difficult in recent years as the practice has moved online.
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Eco-friendly event promised for Italy’s endurance world champs
A legacy of the 2022 FEI Endurance World Championships in Verona, Italy, will be the transformation of the competition track into a horse riding trail in sync with the area’s eco-tourism values.
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US army works to improve welfare of “Caisson horses” after two deaths
US Army is “in the process of assessing a variety of options to improve the living conditions for our horses”, but is unable to accept donations.
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Vet school dean to head board at equine charity
University of Liverpool’s Dean of the School of Veterinary Science Professor Paul Lunn is the new Chair of Trustees for The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Signs of depression common in horse riders following a fall, findings suggest
“Their willingness to share has enabled us to uncover a serious issue facing the equestrian industry today,” says researcher.
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White hot: Coloured racehorse takes out third big race
Pure white mare Sodashi wins her third Group One race in Japan, and earns a Breeders’ Cup start in the US.
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Black rider laments horse sport’s lack of diversity
“Whether I win or not, I’m a face that is a role model for people of colour.”
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Researchers delve into clusters of zilpaterol detection in racehorses
Inadvertent incorporation of molasses containing zilpaterol into horse feed has apparently been the driving factor, according to a review team.
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Tubby Mrs Potts trims down thanks to new feed regime
“Many people are surprised to learn that overweight horses benefit from carefully prepared balancers to ensure they get all the dietary support they need, whilst keeping the calories down.”
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Thermal-sensing microchips show potential for monitoring horses after exercise
The microchips may help to detect the early stages of exertional heat illness in horses.
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Queen’s horse pipped at the post on final day of Windsor
The Queen’s home-bred five-year-old Fools Paradise, rated “a star in the making” by his rider, second in his class at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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Potential Covid-19 spillover from a woman to her horse described in study
The Quarter horse in California mounted an immune response to the virus, but showed no signs of illness.
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Queen’s horses in the money on third day of Royal Windsor Horse Show
No red ribbons for the monarch, but her ridden horses notch up several placings.
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Vets give insight into racehorse soundness and care
Many conformation defects can be corrected surgically if necessary, but others will be self-correct with natural growth: “Most horses aren’t perfect, but most horses that are successful have reasonable conformation.”
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Queen’s pony wins Royal Windsor Horse Show championship
Queen Elizabeth II was on hand to watch her home-bred Highland mare Balmoral Leia win the Mountain and Moorland Supreme In Hand Championship.
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Less invasive muzzle swabs effective at identifying EHV-1 cases in horses – study
Study team explored sampling options to identify a reliable and logistically more feasible protocol during a large equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak.
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Queen wins two classes on first day of Royal Windsor Horse Show
Queen Elizabeth II’s pinto Sunbeam won his class and was reserve champion, and Daydream III won the Flat Ridden Sport Horse class on the first day of competition at Windsor.
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Human vaccine for dangerous mosquito-borne viruses shows promise in clinical trial
Phase 1 clinical trial results suggest the candidate vaccine is safe, well tolerated, and induces an immune response.
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Minor traumatic brain injuries do not increase dementia risk, findings suggest
However, those hospitalized for a major traumatic brain injury may have a higher risk of developing dementia when compared to people who did not have a brain injury.
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