Despite genetic bottleneck, Polish Konik horse breeders have managed to limit inbreeding
Key factors in this success were good breeding management and the high genetic diversity of the breed founders, say researchers.
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New TV series focuses on work of charity’s animal hospitals
Popular British actress Felicity Kendal is narrating new primetime series “Inside Animal A&E” on ITV1. It starts next week.
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Heart-rate variability could be a key indicator of colic outcomes – study
The most obvious differences in heart-rate variability between the colic survivors and those ultimately euthanised were seen on the day after hospital admission.
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The challenges that come with being a horse dentist
Being a veterinary surgeon specialising in the mouths and heads of horses is not your run-of the-mill profession.
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Researchers explore the workload of some unsung heroes of the horse world
A study team from New Zealand’s Massey University delved into the lives of the 24 horses used to teach the nation’s vets.
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Dressage foal sells for €41,000 at Oldenburg auction
Donnerhall grandson fetches top price at the 19th Elite Oldenburg Foal Auction in Vechta, while Cornet Obolensky dominates the jumping lines.
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NZ racing’s lead body brings in horse traceability rules
Those accountable for a thoroughbred must ensure that on retirement the horse goes to someone with appropriate horse knowledge and they must also provide NZTR with the new owner’s contact details.
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Aussie equine hero Subzero dies at age 31
Known affectionately as ‘Subbie’, the 1992 Melbourne Cup winner was only a month short of his 32nd birthday.
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Swedish warmblood inspection tour goes digital with video inspections
Judges will assess mares and foals remotely this season, as part of the Swedish Warmblood Association of North America’s inspection process.
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Britain’s second-favourite farm animal unveiled: The humble donkey
“I believe anyone that calls a donkey stupid, has simply been outsmarted by one!”
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Racing trainers who dope horses should get life ban, sportsman says
“These magnificent equine athletes deserve to be treated with the care and dignity and respect they deserve. Not just on the days where everybody is watching at the biggest events, but 365 days a year.”
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Concussion: Reaction times put to the test post injury
“Complicated driving skills … are the ones that may take the longest to regain after you have a concussion – even when all of your symptoms have resolved.”
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Call to clean up “lockdown litter” before it’s baled into horse hay
An organised litter pick has helped raise awareness of the problem of litter in the countryside for domestic animals. When rubbish is baled into hay it can have deadly concequences.
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Causes of sidewinder gait in horses examined in study
Little is known about the condition, which carries a poor prognosis.
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The human impact on horse behaviour: are equine needs being met?
There is an undeniable growing interest to understand our impact on the physiological and behavioural states of our equine partners,
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Ten things we do that can puzzle and scare horses
The culture clash between horses and humans can trigger defence or flight responses that can leave us badly injured.
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Thoroughbred racing viewed through two very different lenses
An Australian study contrasts the views of industry participants with those of animal advocates.
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The heat is on: Battling summer sores in horses
Summer sores will occur when flies carrying the larvae deposit their eggs onto an open wound or the mucous membranes of a horse.
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Benefits of equine-assisted therapy for young people reinforced in study
Major jumps in wellbeing scores were recorded by particpants after taking part in a riding programme.
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Morgan horse breed’s famous founder memorialised
Historical marker to be unveiled following a long search to find Justin Morgan’s original home in Vermont.
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