Racing lockdown helping to contain equine flu outbreak in Britain
Thousands of horses tested for Equine Influenza, but only six positive results so far.
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East meets west as horse vet turns to Chinese herbal medicine
Veterinarians are beginning to incorporate the use of herbs and herbal treatments as an integral part of their alternative therapy options for patients.
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Horses can be affected by Zika virus, study shows
Horses can be infected with the Zika and Dengue viruses, researchers who carried out a study in the South Pacific
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Red alert for horses: Encysted small redworms can be killers
There are only two active ingredients licensed to treat encysted small redworm: a single dose of moxidectin or a five-day course of fenbendazole.
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Experts release key guidelines for managing equine metabolic syndrome
A consensus statement on the condition has been issued by a panel gathered under the umbrella of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine.
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Britain’s racing shutdown continues, as the wider horse sport community watches and waits
The British Equestrian Federation continues to monitor the equine flu situation in Britain, but events continue for now.
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Why Asian horses don’t get sick with the bird flu
Researchers explore transmissibility of bird flu to Asia’s wild horses.
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Free breeding and foaling help launches online
“Mare owners should know the signs that predict foaling is close, and what normal foaling looks like.”
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Equine flu brings British horse-racing to a halt
Shutdown could last a week, or even more. Owners are urged to be vigilant.
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Therapeutic riding helped lower stress levels of autistic youth – study
In comparing the two phases of the study, the therapeutic riding protocol showed greater changes in cortisol levels than did the stress management program.
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Latest science advances included in makeover of equine parasite handbook
Second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is published.
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The shocking use of ‘jiggers’ in horse racing
The use of electric shocking devices known as “jiggers” in Australia highlights inconsistencies in attitudes to the use of aversive devices on animals in general.
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Aust Table Tennis body criticised for involvement with donkey skin trade
“The ejiao industry is behind a global donkey crisis which involves horrific animal cruelty and humanitarian injustices. It is not a sponsorship deal that table tennis players can be proud of.”
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Laminitis missing link? Insulin receptors may be the key
Targeting the IGF-1 receptor may be an option for developing new drugs to prevent and treat laminitis.
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Britain’s thoroughbred interests look to cover a “No Deal” Brexit
Steering group’s main aims are for the free movement of horses and staff in the thoroughbred industry, and common policies across Europe for health, welfare and horse identification.
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Is it time? Vets’ attitude to horse euthanasia explored in Austrian study
Vets found to be attuned to owners’ emotional bonds to their horses. Most would refuse to carry out a convenience euthanasia.
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Equine sinus surgery first as human tech used in operation
Delicate surgery performed for the first time on a horse to remove a large tumor.
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Garlic’s effectiveness (or not) against equine parasites in spotlight
Two studies offer differing assessments of the value of garlic in worm control in horses.
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A new strategy for helping the world’s working equines?
Researchers find a lack of research in what they consider to be an important area.
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Winx and Cracksman honoured as World’s Best Racehorses for 2018
Longines World’s Best Racehorse title jointly won by Australian mare Winx and British horse Cracksman, with US galloper Accelerate ranked third.
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