Brains as well as brawn: Mental characteristics linked to trotting ability in Nordic horses
The findings of a study to learn more about the genetic basis of trotting talent among Nordic trotters suggests racing
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Latest laminitis research collated for vets, horse owners
Special collection of 30 articles on laminitis “important for every equine veterinary practitioner.”
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Three risk factors consistently tied to higher laminitis rates in horses
Study findings based on questionnaires submitted by the caregivers of more than 1000 horses and ponies in Britain.
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Carved in stone: New grave markers for beloved racehorses
Permanent grave markers donated for retired racehorses at Old Friends in Kentucky.
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Suspension, fine over positive drug test in horse at major South American event
Horse was given a nutraceutical which was later found to contain a banned substance.
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New projects get $250K to detect racehorse doping
Racing Medication and Testing Consortium approves $250,000 in funding in its ongoing focus on detecting and eliminating illicit substances in racing.
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Deadly skin trade may have prompted Nigeria’s Equine Influenza outbreak
Potential disease epidemic in West Africa as 3000 equines in Nigeria infected.
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What a horse’s top line says about its welfare status
French study focused on 85 riding school horses.
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Chemical exposure linked to equine metabolic syndrome in horses
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a horse’s environment may play a role in the development of EMS.
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Postural benefits from horse riding shown in study
Ten elite female dressage riders were compared with 12 non-riding women.
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British racing to resume with extra biosecurity measures in place
“We still only have two confirmed sites of infection. We have put robust containment measures in place around both.”
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Is tiny Teddy the luckiest pony in the world?
Rescued miniature horse finds way from kill buyer’s yard to the stables of one of the wealthiest families in the world.
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Second racing yard in Britain hit by equine flu, as containment efforts continue
Four positive tests for equine flu at a yard in Newmarket could jeopardise plans to resume racing.
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Racing lockdown helping to contain equine flu outbreak in Britain
Thousands of horses tested for Equine Influenza, but only six positive results so far.
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East meets west as horse vet turns to Chinese herbal medicine
Veterinarians are beginning to incorporate the use of herbs and herbal treatments as an integral part of their alternative therapy options for patients.
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Horses can be affected by Zika virus, study shows
Horses can be infected with the Zika and Dengue viruses, researchers who carried out a study in the South Pacific
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Red alert for horses: Encysted small redworms can be killers
There are only two active ingredients licensed to treat encysted small redworm: a single dose of moxidectin or a five-day course of fenbendazole.
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Experts release key guidelines for managing equine metabolic syndrome
A consensus statement on the condition has been issued by a panel gathered under the umbrella of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine.
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Britain’s racing shutdown continues, as the wider horse sport community watches and waits
The British Equestrian Federation continues to monitor the equine flu situation in Britain, but events continue for now.
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Why Asian horses don’t get sick with the bird flu
Researchers explore transmissibility of bird flu to Asia’s wild horses.
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