“Crisis point” for Arizona’s wild horses as roundups begin
Wildlife expert fears the first removals of wild horses from Arizona’s Apache National Forest area could be “the beginning of the end” for the mustangs.
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Researchers describe fatal equine herpesvirus-4 outbreak at donkey farm in Romania
Nine deaths were reported, as well as abortions. The authors want more extensive seroprevalence studies on EHV-4 in the country.
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Horse groups in Ukraine’s war zone humbled by global support
“The kindness of equestrian communities across the world has been generous and instant.”
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Horse owners urged to take part in “Temperature Check Challenge” to combat strangles
A high temperature is often the earliest sign that a horse is unwell. Prompt detection could prevent the spread of strangles.
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New treatment available in Britain for inoperable melanomas in horses
The treatment selectively kills cancerous cells without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.
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$1.6m funding for diverse range of equine health research
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will spend $1,661,180 to fund 15 new projects and 10 continuing projects at 16 universities, and three career development awards worth $20,000 each.
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Obesity in horses appears to take a heavy toll on their heart – study
Microscopic changes seen in the equine heart muscle and arteries were similar to those seen in obese people.
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Equine therapy helps people with Parkinson’s disease, study shows
Improvements were found in occupational performance, mood, quality of life, gait, and balance by Italian researchers.
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Downed rails in showjumping are not random faults, researchers find
Riders who had completed more starts in previous competitions accumulated fewer faults in first rounds and jump-offs.
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British groups aim for equine-focused health and biosecurity strategy
Britain’s National Equine Forum has celebrated its 30th birthday, and this year looked at grave threats to sustainability within the equestrian sector, from workforce challenges to growing resistance to de-wormers.
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Staff shortages amid demand for lessons puts squeeze on horse riding schools
The alarming problems facing Britain’s equestrian workforce given that the supply of employees was not meeting the demand of employers was outlined at last week’s 2022 National Equine Forum.
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Review explores the path ahead for helping horses with severe asthma
The future could involve enhanced and individualized therapies, providing a better outcome for affected animals.
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Britain’s horse riding centers take “health check” to assess future viability
More than 1700 centres have been invited to respond about their capacity, facilities, staffing and activities, the challenges they face around viability, marketing and profitability.
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Limits on horse dewormer sales suggested as resistance nears crisis point
A leading veterinarian says 20 years of research and education had failed to change horse owner behaviour, and if an equine welfare crisis was to be averted the supply of dewormers might have to be limited.
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Spotlight falls on the role of Staphylococcus aureus in mud fever in horses
“It remains open whether S. aureus plays a rather primary or secondary role in the development of equine pastern dermatitis,” say researchers.
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Down and out in Durham: Hungry, neglected donkeys come in from the cold
Thistle was so underweight her hip bones were sticking out through her thick winter coat. She and her young companion are now in The Donkey Sanctuary’s care.
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Horse vet makes mercy dash to Ukraine border with medical supplies
The veterinary profession has come together to provide direct support for medics in Ukraine, both human and veterinary, with a British vet filling a van and making the 2500-mile round trip to drop off supplies.
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Lipid research could lead to useful advances in equine reproduction – review
Lipid profiling will likely provide valuable insights into the pathways and mechanisms surrounding fertilisation, say researchers.
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Poor fit a major reason why some riders don’t wear a helmet – study
Study results reveal a need to increase rider awareness of head injuries and more education on helmet use, care and replacement.
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Racing on hold for NZ’s Ellerslie while new track installed
Ellerslie Racecourse will be out of action for more than 18 months while a new track system is installed.
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