Algorithm successfully identifies pain in horses through video input
“These results show that evaluating pain automatically in horses through the use of artificial intelligence to recognize facial expressions is very promising.”
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First Asian case of equine parvovirus-hepatitis-related Theiler’s disease confirmed in mare
Study in South Korea provides the first clinical evidence for viral shedding from the mouth and nose for equine parvovirus-hepatitis.
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Groups team up for equine-assisted therapy research platform
Initiative aims to improve access to quality research on human services that incorporate horses.
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Backbone, good temperament were key features of horses that swept the world
The cradle of horse domestication has been revealed. What was so special about these particular animals?
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Federal contraceptive program to control US wild horse numbers a step closer
Two wild horse advocacy groups applaud US lawmakers for budgeting funds for use of contraceptive vaccines.
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Hazardous field, horror hooves: Rescued pair on the mend
A pair of neglected donkeys living in dangerous conditions and with severely overgrown hooves, are now safe in the care of international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Horse riding and iron metallurgy drove military evolution – study
The combination of iron metallurgy and horse riding had a particularly strong effect on innovation and adoption of militarily technologies.
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Horses fail to reject toxic plant in hay trial, researchers find
Some horses even appeared to preferred the dried toxic plant to conventional hay.
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Horse vet named to leadership role at Florida college
Dianne McFarlane, a large animal internal medicine specialist with expertise in equine endocrine diseases, has been named chair of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of large animal clinical sciences.
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Kiwi rider claims Kentucky showjumping challenge series
Sharn Wordley takes out the Hagyard Rider Challenge series, fought out over four premier events at the Kentucky Horse Park.
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Young horse jumping show to offer €150K in prizemoney
Holger Hetzel plans major jumping show in 2022 for young horses with generous prizemoney. And after missing a year through Covid-19, his 16th International Sport Horse Sale is back next month.
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Cradle of horse domestication identified in major international study
Evidence points to the Western Eurasian steppes, especially the lower Volga-Don region, as the heart of horse domestication.
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Anaesthetic-related deaths in horses halved in last 20 years, data shows
International study on horse anaesthesia benefits from the rise of the internet.
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Three new equine parvoviruses appear unlinked to respiratory disease – study
More work is required to learn about the clinical relevance of recently discovered equine parvoviruses, according to scientists.
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Paul Tonko honored for work on equine issues
Humane Society of the United States bestows 2020 Legislator of the Year title on Paul Tonko for his work on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, as well as his leadership on the Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act and the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act.
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Stable harmony: Music to reduce stress in horses released
Seeking to ease tension in your horse? This 10-minute soundtrack might do the trick.
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Let the horse vets eat cake: 60 notables honoured for lead body’s birthday
“It’s not a ‘Top 60’, nor are all the faces vets, but it does highlight the breadth of people who have impacted what we do.”
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Cortisol, eye temperature explored as potential indicators of Endurance horse welfare
Sixty-one Endurance horses competing at qualifier 40km and 80km rides were used in the study in Portugal.
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Schoolmaster role open at charity’s horse rehoming centre
The Blue Cross horse rehoming centre at Rolleston in Staffordshire is seeking a new schoolmaster after the retirement of Shadow, who held the role for 12 years.
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Distribution of Hendra virus-carrying bats wider than once thought, findings suggest
New test was developed to detect the new variant, which has already shown its ability to jump from bats to a horse.
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