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Equine flu vaccine study sparked by 2018 outbreak in Europe

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1655 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

“Apart from antigenic differences between vaccine and field strain, other aspects of the vaccine may also play an important role in determining field efficacy.”

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Della, left, and Mary at the smallholding in Carlisle.
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Happy Christmas at last for pair rescued from squalor

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1414 Views 1 Comment

Della and Mary had their own Christmas miracle after being rescued from squalid conditions in England.

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Horses are herd animals, but as individuals they experience different costs and benefits associated with group living.
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Horse pastures: How do part-time farmers stack up against their full-time counterparts?

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1834 Views 0 Comments

Paddock-level management and farm structure were key drivers in the quality of grasslands in the German study, not socio-economic factors.

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The dressage arena in front of Badminton House, in 1954. The Main Arena was moved in 1960.
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Badminton Horse Trials to return to “front of house”

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1169 Views 0 Comments Badminton Horse Trials

Golf driving range to take back seat to Badminton dressage and jumping next year, as event runs behind closed doors.

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Karate is one of the "homeless horses" who has been in Blue Cross care for over a year.
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Christmas dinner (and homes) sought for “homeless horses”

December 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1117 Views 0 Comments

A handful of long-staying equine residents at Blue Cross looking for special homes in time for Christmas.

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Thirty-eight breeds tested for gene variant behind Warmblood fragile foal syndrome

December 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 6071 Views 0 Comments

“Screening for genetic diseases such as Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is not only of significant economic importance but it is also essential to avoid animal suffering.”

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International genetic experts converge to study fatal flaw in Friesian horses

December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4491 Views 0 Comments

Researchers in the US and The Netherlands are exploring megaesophagus and aortic rupture in the Friesian breed.

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Horses provide several in-hand clues to potentially dangerous ridden behaviours, study finds

December 19, 2020December 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 11771 Views 2 Comments

Findings highlight the importance of effective and humane in-hand training. Horses who are well-behaved in-hand will likely be better behaved under saddle.

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StableWizard's founders say the new system will modernise equine management.
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Racing to the cloud: New system to revolutionise racehorse care and training

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1738 Views 0 Comments

Cloud-based system gives trainers and stable staff instant access to all details of the horses in their care.

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The Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network (EVSNET) will provide equine health and disease information to veterinarians, laboratories and horse owners.
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Britain launches new equine disease tracking network

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1573 Views 0 Comments

EVSNET (Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network for the UK Equine Population) will use health data from diagnostic laboratories and veterinary practices.

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Sodashi winning the Group 3 Artemis Stakes on October 31.
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White thoroughbred first “coloured” horse to win Group One race

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1805 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

White filly Sodashi is the first of her colour win a Group One race after she took out a 1600m race for two-year-olds in Japan at the weekend.

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Horses used for showing, working equitation, eventing, as well as traditional working horses, were bolder than those used for other disciplines.
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Behaviour-scoring system identified eventing horses at greater risk of cross-country failure

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2820 Views 1 Comment

Use of behavioural scale could identify horses who may benefit from veterinary investigation and treatment, potentially resulting in better performance and welfare.

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FEI Secretary-General Sabrina Ibáñez said the FEI would be working closely with organisers to ensure the 2022 Endurance World Championships would be a “top-notch sporting event”.
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Italy endurance champs to “bring the sport back to its original roots”

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1254 Views 0 Comments

FEI Board makes key decisions on the allocation and bidding for FEI Championships.

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FEI names new endurance boss after department reshuffle

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1109 Views 0 Comments

“I believe that education and communication with the athletes and their entourage are key to improving horse welfare in the discipline internationally.”

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Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas after their victory in the MEGGLE Prize at the CHIO Aachen 2014.
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Colic claims star stallion Totilas, 20

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2110 Views 0 Comments Obituary

Tributes flow following the death of record-breaking dressage horse Totilas, after a colic operation fails to save his life.

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Horse’s successful hip replacement thought to be a world first

December 16, 2020December 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2573 Views 0 Comments

Miniature horse’s hip replacement a true team effort by veterinarians and staff at the University of Liverpool.

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Wearing lights may be safer than reflective or flourescent clothing, a study has found.
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Risk factors in road riding in Britain revealed in just-published study

December 16, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2481 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Road rage was a factor in 40% of reported incidents involving horses on British roads.

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News Research 

Brain waves of horses in study reveal presence of chronic back pain

December 16, 2020December 19, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5758 Views 0 Comments

Researchers in France rightly hypothesized that the EEGs of horses in a resting state could reflect the state of their back.

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Blue Cross is urging people not to let off any fireworks this New Year’s Eve, as horse owners lay bare the extent of suffering loud bangs causes our equine friends.
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Plea to put damper on fireworks as horse owners report horror injuries

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1760 Views 2 Comments

A British survey has revealed some 35% of horses have been involved in an accident related to fireworks, with some grave results.

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The effects of non-psychoactive CBD products in horses remains the subject of ongoing research.
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Drug test warning: Research ongoing into effects of CBD on competition horses

December 15, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1843 Views 0 Comments Doping

The effects of non-psychoactive CBD (cannabinoid) products in horses remains the subject of ongoing research, but for now, it is likely to result in failed drug tests in both sport and racing horses.

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