Effect of weight bearing on MRIs of joint cartilage assessed
Differences seen between weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing images.
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The need for feed: Here’s how to feed your ageing horse
There are fairly predictable changes, however, that go along with growing old, no matter what age they become noticeable.
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Fresh legislative push to end slaughter trade in US horses
Lawmakers introduce a bill to the House of Representative seeking to end the slaughter trade.
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UK horse racing industry tackles mental health issues
Survey for all involved in racing in Britain is the final phase of a mental health research project.
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Vaccinations should be a priority in fighting any NZ equine flu outbreak – study
Researchers estimate the overall loss for an EI outbreak in the breeding season at NZ$225.5 million.
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Pain survey aims to help improve equine medical care
Answers from vets and horse owners will be compared to better understand how pain management decisions are made for horses.
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Brexit and the horse world: Uncertain times for equestrian sport
Leaders in equestrian sport, vets and government have been working closely to prepare plans for the UK leaving the EU.
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Free online horsekeeping and equine access resources
Equine Land Conservation Resource looks at horsekeeping on small holdings and equine access on public land.
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Study to explore staffing problems within Britain’s racing industry
Problems include a staff turnover of around 25% annually, and many positions which are hard to fill.
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Two strategies proposed to reduce bone microdamage in racehorses
Study found microdamage in the bones of all 46 Thoroughbreds used for the research.
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“Major milestone” as standing PET imaging debuts in horses
Positron Emission Tomography performed on standing horse for the first time.
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Flights of fancy: Horses benefit from jet fighter tech
Equus-Sense helps overcome impact of long haul travel to ensure horses arrive in a peak state of health and fitness; ready for competition.
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Death of horse from rare nematode infection reported
Fewer than 100 cases of infection by Halicephalobus gingivalis have been reported worldwide, mostly in horses.
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Headshaking horses helped by magnesium infusion, researchers report
Significant reduction of headshaking seen in horses that had proved resistant to other, more conventional, treatments.
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Heavy horses to burst onto Florida show scene
Chesapeake International Draft Horse Show, part of the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic, comes to Wellington for the first time.
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Ten percent of horses may have a laminitic episode each year, research suggest
Study shows there is no “safe” season when it comes to the risk of laminitis.
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It’s golden horse bling – and it dates back more than 2200 years
Decorated horse harness found in haul of treasure in Bulgaria.
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Heartwarming story of a pony and his boy goes global
The life of eight-year-old Josh, who has Down Syndrome, has been changed, thanks to Berry, 28.
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Biofilms an added challenge in treating bacterial endometritis in mares
Bacteria residing in a biofilm can be up to 1000 times more resistant to treatment with antibiotics as compared to free-living bacteria.
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Olympia nets working horse charity £13,000
Chosen charity status helps Brooke raise awareness and money for working horses and donkeys.
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