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The latest news and information on equine issues.

Review team says more clinical trials focusing on addressing pain, with a validated pain score, are necessary to address the painkilling abilities of NSAIDs.
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Equine genomes part of far-reaching mammal evolution study

May 21, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 317 Views 0 Comments Przewalski's horse 4 min read

The Zoonomia project’s sequencing of more than 240 mammal genomes is paving new roads for understanding mammalian diversity and evolution.

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The aim of the research into how racehorses express emotions aims to optimise management of horses in their interactions with handlers.
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Study to explore positive emotions in racehorses in their dealings with people

May 20, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 337 Views 0 Comments 1 min read

The aim of the research into how racehorses express emotions aims to optimise management of horses in their interactions with handlers.

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"Welfare assessments need to be part of all wildlife monitoring," says animal welfare scientist Andrea Harvey.
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Study in horses used to develop framework to assess mental wellbeing of wild animals

May 19, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 324 Views 1 Comment Wild horses 4 min read

“Welfare assessments need to be part of all wildlife monitoring,” says animal welfare scientist Andrea Harvey.

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"It might serve as an indicator for withdrawing horses at risk of later elimination before Endurance rides," according to the researchers.
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Pre-race enzyme level in blood linked to lameness elimination in Endurance horses – study

May 18, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 400 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

“It might serve as an indicator for withdrawing horses at risk of later elimination before Endurance rides,” according to the researchers.

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Vacuuming mosquitoes from the Paint gelding using the hand-held portable vacuum aspirator. Nearby horses appeared to be a much more desirable target for mosquitoes than traps.
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Study reveals challenges in trapping mosquitoes around horses

May 17, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 296 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

Nearby horses appeared to be a much more desirable target for mosquitoes than traps.

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Dr Anita Shkedi will discuss how clients can be helped to move from survival mode and avoidance towards positive thoughts and feelings, emphasizing how relationships with horses provide holistic healing for those who are suffering post trauma.
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Owners vastly underestimate cost of horse care, according to report

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 313 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Company’s research found that while 83 percent of horse owners say they are prepared for expenses, actual costs may reach three or four times higher than expected.

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Following surgery, most owners reported a significant improvement in behavior, with a reduction in severity or complete disappearance of the problems.
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Horse Grimace Scale did not detect evidence of pain in horses with gastric ulcers – study

May 15, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 373 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

“It is possible that the Horse Grimace Scale may not be sensitive enough to detect chronic pain states,” the researchers said.

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Key issues at stake include the welfare of performance horses and the integrity and reputation of veterinarians.
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Competing interests lie at the heart of equine sports medicine ethics – review

May 14, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 348 Views 0 Comments 10 min read

Key issues at stake include the welfare of performance horses and the integrity and reputation of veterinarians.

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The guidelines reveal the need for further studies into allergy-driven skin complaints in horses. ©
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Clinical consensus guidelines on equine allergic skin diseases published

May 11, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 359 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

The guidelines reveal the need for further studies into allergy-driven skin complaints in horses.

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The parasite is known to infect horses worldwide and can cause neurological and reproductive problems.
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Asymmetry common among Standardbred and Swedish Warmblood foals, study finds

May 8, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 393 Views 0 Comments 6 min read

An important question is whether asymmetric foals should be assumed to be in pain, or whether some of them are displaying congenital alterations in their motion pattern or another influencing factor.

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The Morris Animal Foundation is funding seven new studies focused on equid health, including pain management, vaccine development and foal sepsis.
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Researchers call for single approach on wild horse management in US

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 305 Views 0 Comments Wild horses 5 min read

Choosing one of the labels – wild, livestock or pets – offers the best hope for the federal government to succeed in wild horse management, say scientists.

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Current testing methods cannot determine whether hydrocortisone is from an external source or produced internally.
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Hendra virus: Parallels between non-vaccinating horse owners and non-vaccinating parents

May 6, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 411 Views 0 Comments Hendra 5 min read

The drivers for Hendra vaccine uptake in Australia are examined in a just-published review.

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Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis is a puzzling ailment in horses that has been documented for decades.
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Review examines patellar ligament problems in horses

May 4, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 280 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

“There appears to be a knowledge gap pertaining to normal ultrasonographic variation and diagnostic criteria for disease of the patellar ligaments in horses.”

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The scientists are unsure why such brain injuries are more likely to lead to depression in women.
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Almost half of people with concussion still show brain injury symptoms six months later

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 349 Views 0 Comments Rider safety 4 min read

The patients still showing symptoms resulting from their brain injury had abnormalities in a region of the brain known as the thalamus.

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Samples from more than 1200 horses were taken for analysis to detect three flaviviruses.
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Horses useful sentinels for flaviviruses in eastern-central Germany – study

May 3, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 343 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity 3 min read

Samples from more than 1200 horses were taken for analysis to detect three flaviviruses.

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Parents spoke of a range of improvements in their children as a result of a horseback riding program.
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Parents see clear benefits from therapeutic horse riding for children with disabilities

May 2, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 548 Views 0 Comments EAS 3 min read

Parents spoke of a range of improvements in their children as a result of a horseback riding program.

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Once the drone approached, grazing decreased significantly and was replaced primarily by vigilance, followed by walking.
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Study suggests drones have major impact on grazing horses

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Mark Andrews 365 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Once the drone approached, grazing decreased significantly and was replaced primarily by vigilance, followed by walking.

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A study of ungulates in captivity produces an intriguing finding around innovation. Pictured: Álvaro López Caicoya interacts with a giraffe.
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Could the least social horses be the most innovative?

April 29, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 323 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

A study of ungulates in captivity produces an intriguing finding around innovation.

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Professor Eakta Jain’s findings and design guidelines can be applied by human-robot interaction researchers and designers. Photo: University of Florida
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Our interactions with horses can help us build better robots – study

April 26, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 341 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

Our relationship with horses has existed for millennia but has only now been leveraged to provide insights into human-robot interactions.

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Researchers analyzed the responses of 762 people in the US equine sector to paint a picture of how they viewed price pressures.
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US horse owners willing to step up for Covid-fueled increases in care costs – study

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 326 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

Researchers analyzed the responses of 762 people in the US equine sector to paint a picture of how they viewed price pressures.

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