Protozoan donkey infection in Europe: “Widespread distribution … would be of international concern”
First confirmed case of Besnoitia bennetti in a donkey in Europe reported in journal.
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Possible breed-related differences in susceptibility to EHV infection found in study
Researchers collected nasal swabs from 540 horses from 13 national studs dotted across Poland for the study.
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Officials banned from “buying” their way into FEI events
“Donations” in cash or in-kind or anything else not acceptable under FEI Officials Code of Conduct.
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Out-of-control dogs v. horse riders: FEI to fine owners
$US100 fine proposed for owners of loose dogs at FEI equestrian events.
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US eventer Enchantez dies after cross-country accident
Broken leg claims life of 18-year-old thoroughbred.
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Professor describes mosquito-borne virus threat to horses; stresses need for vaccination
Many owners in the US are failing to safeguard their horses against the dangerous viruses, says Professor Peter Timoney.
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Equine disease outbreaks for the first quarter of 2018
Equine influenza outbreaks in Britain and the United States among an array of equine diseases striking around the world.
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Price no guarantee of greater safety with horse riding helmets, study findings suggest
Since the company’s last test in 2014, “helmets have become better, but there are still major shortcomings”.
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Ability of hand-held device to test fitness of horses being evaluated
Blood ammonia testing device used in human medicine now being tried in horses.
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Casting light on the mysteries of liver disease in horses
Two viruses have so far been linked equine serum hepatitis – a parvovirus and another called non-primate hepacivirus, closely related to the hepatitis C virus in humans.
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Sue’s historic day: 40 years since NZ woman’s horse racing milestone
Sue Day rode into the record books on July 22, 1978 as the first New Zealand female to win a race against her male counterparts, riding Jaws to victory at Timaru.
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Przewalski’s mare Rose Marie dies at 31
The median life expectancy for a Przewalski’s horse is about 15 years in human care.
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Horses who snort more appear to be happier, say researchers
“The more horses emitted snorts, the more they were in a good welfare state,” researchers reported.
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Laminitis claims life of $16m thoroughbred The Green Monkey
Pinhooked two-year-old fetched $US16 million at auction but didn’t live up to the hype on the track, or as a sire.
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“Early signs of progress” in Jonty Evans’ recovery
“He remains very seriously ill, having suffered a significant brain injury in his fall and any recovery will take an indefinite period of time.”
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Rescue Shetlands named after Beatrix Potter characters have a story or two to tell
The British charity Blue Cross is celebrating the rehabilitation of 22 neglected ponies.
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Over 20% of Australian horses race with their tongues tied to their lower jaw
Researchers Samantha Franklin, of the University of Adelaide and Paul McGreevy, of the University of Sydney, discuss the use of tongue ties in
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German showjumping legend Hans Günter Winkler dies at 91
“The word legend is so often overused, but it is the most fitting description of a man and an athlete who really was a true legend.”
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Irish team to #weargreenforjonty at World Equestrian Games
“He is always in our thoughts and we will definitely be ‘wearing green for Jonty’.”
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Award for research into drought-proofing Australia’s horse properties
Study revealed that encouraging partnerships and communication in the horse community was an effective way to enhance property resilience.
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