New South Wales ponders mandatory horse identification scheme
A scheme would only proceed with the support of the horse industry, an official said.
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Science backs up equine welfare initiatives in far-flung Central American villages
Guatemala’s 250,000 equines make it the most densely populated country for working equines in Central America.
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Horse sport keeps foot in IOC’s door with FEI president’s membership
Ingmar De Vos elected as a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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AQHA on racehorse welfare: We’re working hard behind the scenes
Association voices its commitment to protecting the welfare of the quarter horse on and off the racetrack.
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Vet who biked 8000km for charity receives Equine Welfare Award
BEVA Congress Awards recognise some of the brightest and the best in equine veterinary science, health and welfare.
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Leading journal calls for more research into reproductive problems in mares
Series of papers made available online in the hope of sparking more research in the field.
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Problems of ill-fitting tack made worse by heavier riders, initial study findings show
Researchers launch into project to investigate touchy issue of rider weight.
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To cover or not to cover: Here’s a good rule of thumb for rugging horses
Owners need to consider three factors in their decision: wind, wet, and cold.
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Major Seasonal Pasture Myopathy risk to horses as storms batter countryside
High winds may cause sycamore seeds to fall earlier than usual this year; horse owners are urged to prevent the seeds falling in reach.
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Tackling tapeworm: Horses at risk from killer parasite
Tapeworm infection can result in life-threatening colic such as blockages in the small intestine (impaction colic), spasmodic colic or a serious condition called intussusception.
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Manuka honey proves it worth in healing horse wounds, but quality is essential – study
Research shows that you should choose your manuka honey carefully for wound care.
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Skin trade takes a heavy toll on world’s donkey population
Trade impacts on communities that can ill-afford to lose their donkeys.
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Star shines brightly in his new home: He’s definitely a mummy’s boy
“I knew I needed to help him and offer him his forever home.”
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More research needed into the effects of therapy work on horses – review
“Information on the welfare of animals involved in this kind of activity is often lacking.”
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New electrochemical biosensor can detect horse meat in food products
Test targets a tiny piece of horse DNA which is absent in other mammals.
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Key changes identified in the diet of Przewalski’s horses, but why?
Why were they eating scrub during winters 120 years ago? Had man driven them to it?
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Brexit’s threat to Ireland’s racing and breeding industry outlined in new report
“While Ireland arguably currently has a leadership position within Europe, its pre-eminence is not guaranteed.”
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Researchers successfully tackle equine sarcoids around eyes using novel approach
Animal Health Trust researchers report success with a treatment called high dose rate brachytherapy.
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The cortisol conundrum: Curious questions around the quintessential stress hormone
Researchers report that cortisol levels are not necessarily a reliable stress indicator in horses, especially those suffering from chronic stress.
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Can animals tell an earthquake is coming?
US researchers describe events which create sounds that they believe animals may respond to ahead of earthquakes.
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