Shock loss of star thoroughbred sire Galileo at 23
One of the most influential thoroughbred stallions, champion sire Galileo has been euthanised following a foot injury.
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Olympic countdown finally on: 200 horses and riders ready to do their best
Interruptions because of the global Covid-19 pandemic and an EHV-1 outbreak in Europe have put the Olympics a year behind schedule. The Opening Ceremony is on July 23, and the horse world is ready.
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Research points the way to a saliva test for concussion
It is thought saliva can receive cellular signals directly from cranial nerves in the mouth and throat, and so can rapidly register traumatic brain injury.
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Challenges of horse anaesthesia laid out in review
Improving methods of supervision, interpretation of results, and understanding equipment limitations will help improve the safety of anaesthetized horses, review team says.
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Horse sport’s big hitters join forces for major expansion
Andreas Helgstrand, Ludger Beerbaum and Mark Bellissimo are teaming up to “invest in the globalisation of equestrian sport”.
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Woman who took horse bute for back pain ended up in hospital – case report
Her heart was racing, she was sick and lethargic, and her blood tests came back with worrying results.
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Increasing tick populations a cause for concern for horse owners
Canadian researcher Dr Luis Arroyo outlines the best ways to avoid ticks, and what to do if you find one on your horse.
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Equifest gets NZ govt funds to expand equine extravaganza
New Zealand’s equestrian festival Equifest has received a slice of the government’s $50 million Regional Events Fund for its event in October.
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The optimal foaling alarm: What should it include?
Researchers believe that foaling alarms, fitted with more technology, could give earlier warnings of impending birth.
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Equine surgery professor takes on leadership role at Louisiana vet school
Associate professor of equine surgery Britta Leise has been named associate dean for faculty affairs at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Kiwi equestrian traditions at risk as horse riders fight for their future
Trails and pathways once forged by horses in New Zealand are becoming “horse unfriendly” as the government funds new “shared pathways” for walkers and cyclists, leaving equestrians out.
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Equine parvovirus needs to be considered in hepatitis cases in horses – review
The virus was first described in 2018 in a fatal case of liver disease in a horse. It has since been found to be widespread.
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$3m boost for Aust vet clinic’s equine lameness program
U-Vet Werribee Equine Centre in Victoria is to receive more than $3 million to continue developing its equine lameness prevention and diagnosis program.
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More than a quarter of horse riders in study reported a concussion
Hand injuries and concussions topped the injuries listed in a recently published study in Poland.
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Britain’s sole 5* horse trials shaping up to be a “historic event”
Just three months after hosting its first 4* three-day-event, Bicton Arena in Devon will run Britain’s only five-star event.
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New coaching role for dressage diva Isabell Werth
Multiple Olympic medalist named as head dressage coach for the CHIO Aachen Campus Programme of Excellence.
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Hendra vaccine proving effective in protecting Australian horses, research shows
Horses given the recommended shots against the virus have good levels of protection, serum tests show.
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Britain’s star para-dressage horse Gentleman dies at 20
Sir Lee Pearson rode Gentleman to many titles during their career. The German-bred gelding was one of the most successful horses in para-dressage history.
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Important knowledge gaps remain on the gut health of horses and other species – study
Research is expanding on gut health, but most of it focuses on pigs, poultry, and aquaculture species.
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Withholding feed for 10 hours or more has a big effect on gut bacteria in horses, findings suggest
Fasting or withholding feed is a common confounding factor that is likely to influence the gut microbiota, according to researchers.
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