Fatty acids in fodder crops crucial to the winter survival of Yakutian horses – study
“Without sufficient fat reserves and finely tuned mechanisms of its expenditure, horses cannot survive the Yakutian winters.”
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Radiologist creates brain atlases for horses, dogs and cats
“I wanted to start applying the most advanced forms of neuroimaging currently being done in human clinical research in the veterinary world.”
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Jury still out on bacterium’s possible role in equine abortions
Coxiella burnetii causes a disease known as coxiellosis in humans and a range of animals, although it is most commonly called Q fever in humans.
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Equine vet new boss of lead Aust veterinary body
Dr Warwick Vale takes on the presidency of the Australian Veterinary Association.
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Concussive tests on helmets don’t represent real-world horse accidents – study
“It is apparent that current certification standards for equestrian helmets represent different loading conditions than those associated with real-world concussion.”
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Plea for return of stolen one-eyed pony
Basil, a 10hh piebald (black and white) gelding, has distinctive markings and is microchipped. A plea has been made for his safe return.
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All horses being tested at TB stud after piroplasmosis result
Thoroughbred mare who returned positive test earlier this month was imported under New Zealand protocols last year from France and had been at Cambridge Stud since February 2019.
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The big and small of it: New home for unique donkey herd
A change in the owner’s circumstances has led to a group of Poitou and miniature Mediterranean donkeys heading for a new home with The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Queen wins two classes at “Virtual Windsor” horse show
More than 4200 entries were received for Windsor’s online showing competitions, with more than 250,000 viewers tuning over the event’s five days.
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Top conditioning tips from equine biomechanics expert
Dr Hilary Clayton shares some tips and insights into the best ways of bringing our equine athletes back into work.
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Three-antigen cocktail behind blood test for small strongyles
Until now it has not been possible to test for encysted small strongyles as faecal egg counts detect the presence of only egg-laying adult worms.
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Virtual race aims for 140 million steps to step up for horses
Brooke USA’s Virtual Fitness Challenge aims for more than 140 million steps as a sign of unity and global generosity.
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Re-testing confirms mare is positive for protozoan that causes piroplasmosis
Positive test result in a mare in Waikato is the first case of equine piroplasmosis recorded in New Zealand. It was found during routine health testing before the horse was to be shipped to Australia for breeding.
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Horse in NZ tests positive for piroplasmosis, Australia halts imports
Broodmare had been imported from the EU last year, and has shown no signs of ill health.
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Emergency feed drop for Morocco’s starving carriage horses
International animal charity Spana has launched an emergency feeding programme in Marrakech, to save the city’s carriage horses, who are facing starvation.
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Why are horses resistant to brain-wasting prion diseases? Researchers investigate
Most people had never heard of prions until the rise of so-called mad cow disease in Britain in the late 1980s.
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Fungal skin infection in a horse caused significant illness, say researchers
Skin diseases in horses warrant veterinary attention, according to the study team.
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Mix of straw and hay proves effective in stripping weight off ponies – study
“We would, however, warn owners to make sure their pony’s teeth are in good shape before introducing straw as it does take more chewing – this will also reduce the risk of colic.”
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Equine charities receive £15,000 apiece in “virtual” awards
Voting tied in SEIB Giving Virtual Awards, with Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare and Redwings Horse Sanctuary sharing the honours.
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Online survey delves into equine rehabilitation services in NZ
Information will ultimately help educate NZ horse owners on what physical and rehabilitative therapies are used, who provides them, and how they contribute to health and welfare.
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