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The latest science-based equine research for horse owners.

"This drug has the potential to be a first-in-class treatment against some of the key pathological drivers of spinal cord injury and could revolutionise the prospects for recovery," researchers say.
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Drug could “revolutionise” treatment of spinal cord injury

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 8 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“This drug has the potential to be a first-in-class treatment against some of the key pathological drivers of spinal cord injury and could revolutionise the prospects for recovery.”

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Researchers unlock potential pathways for treatment by focusing on the relationships between the symptoms of concussions and the nature of the injury.
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Concussion symptoms in children may have multiple underlying causes – study

May 20, 2022May 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 13 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Researchers unlock potential pathways for treatment by focusing on the relationships between the symptoms of concussions and the nature of the injury.

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Six in 10 horse riders in Britain who took part in research reported signs of depression following a fall, it has been revealed.
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Signs of depression common in horse riders following a fall, findings suggest

May 18, 2022May 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 19 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“Their willingness to share has enabled us to uncover a serious issue facing the equestrian industry today,” says researcher.

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A human vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) has been found to be safe, well-tolerated and induced a neutralizing antibody response in volunteers, researchers report.
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Human vaccine for dangerous mosquito-borne viruses shows promise in clinical trial

May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 44 Views 0 Comments

Phase 1 clinical trial results suggest the candidate vaccine is safe, well tolerated, and induces an immune response.

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Researchers found that those hospitalized for a major traumatic brain injury may have a higher risk of developing dementia when compared to people who did not have a brain injury.
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Minor traumatic brain injuries do not increase dementia risk, findings suggest

May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 42 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

However, those hospitalized for a major traumatic brain injury may have a higher risk of developing dementia when compared to people who did not have a brain injury.

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New study clarifies the role of specific immune cells in the brain that contribute to chronic inflammation.
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‘Resetting’ an injured brain offers clues to potential concussion treatments

May 5, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 81 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

New study clarifies the role of specific immune cells in the brain that contribute to chronic inflammation.

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Study raises questions about a common concussion assessment tool.
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Diagnosing sports-related concussions may be harder than previously thought

April 20, 2022April 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 145 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Study raises questions about a common concussion assessment tool.

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Researchers in Sweden have found a link between damage to the vestibular nerve and lingering concussion-like problems.
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Lingering concussion symptoms likely related to nerve damage, say researchers

April 19, 2022April 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 140 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Researchers in Sweden find a link between damage to the vestibular nerve and lingering concussion-like problems.

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Riders increase the motor laterality of horses but not their sensory laterality, preliminary research shows.
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Passive riders keep equine stress levels in check, findings indicate

April 13, 2022April 16, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 163 Views 0 Comments

Riders increase the motor laterality of horses but not their sensory laterality, preliminary research shows.

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Study in South Korea reported improvements in overall motor function and increases in skeletal muscle mass.
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Children with cerebral palsy benefited from a riding simulator coupled with virtual reality

April 12, 2022April 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 162 Views 0 Comments EAS

Study in South Korea reported improvements in overall motor function and increases in skeletal muscle mass.

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More plant diversity seen in continuously grazed horse pastures in Germany compared to those grazed by cattle.
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Horse grazing has ability to maintain species richness in grasslands – study

April 9, 2022April 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 158 Views 0 Comments

More plant diversity seen in continuously grazed horse pastures in Germany compared to those grazed by cattle.

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Sainfoin brought about a reduction in the number of small strongyle eggs shed, and larvae were less mobile.
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Legume shows anti-parasitic properties in horses in French study

April 8, 2022April 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 158 Views 0 Comments

Sainfoin brought about a reduction in the number of small strongyle eggs shed, and larvae were less mobile.

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This colorized transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 -the virus that causes Covid-19 — isolated from a patient in the United States.
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Pandemics of animal origin: The past carries many lessons, say scientists

April 7, 2022April 11, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 164 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

“Covid-19 has underscored the devastating, long-lasting societal and economic consequences of emerging infectious diseases.”

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Persistent Post-concussion Syndrome (PPCS) is often misdiagnosed as attention deficit disorders, sleep disorders and depression.
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Chronic concussion-related issues can persist in children for many months – study

March 27, 2022April 1, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 213 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Persistent Post-concussion Syndrome (PPCS) is often misdiagnosed as attention deficit disorders, sleep disorders and depression.

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New wheat varieties developed in Australia can be sown deep to access water in the soil.
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Wheat that beats the heat: Scientists develop new drought resistant grain

March 24, 2022March 27, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 222 Views 0 Comments

Researchers say learnings from this study could be translated to other crops – rice, barley, oats and rapeseed – to improve resilience and reliability of farming in future climates.

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Over a year, people who went through the specialist intervention were far less likely to be injured again.
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Neuromuscular training following concussion reduces further injury risk – study

March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 276 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Over a year, people who went through the specialist intervention were far less likely to be injured again.

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The systemic form of amyloidosis is associated with chronic disease processes. Nasal and skin-related forms are not associated with other ongoing diseases and have a good prognosis.
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New approach could streamline genome interpretation in horses and other animals

March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 270 Views 0 Comments

The study at Cornell University in New York sheds light on a controversial debate in epigenetics.

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The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will spend $1,661,180 to fund 15 new projects and 10 continuing projects at 16 universities, and three career development awards worth $20,000 each.
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$1.6m funding for diverse range of equine health research

March 20, 2022March 23, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 304 Views 0 Comments

The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will spend $1,661,180 to fund 15 new projects and 10 continuing projects at 16 universities, and three career development awards worth $20,000 each.

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Improvements in individuals with Parkinson’s disease were found in occupational performance, mood, quality of life, gait, and balance by Italian researchers.
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Equine therapy helps people with Parkinson’s disease, study shows

March 19, 2022March 23, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 260 Views 0 Comments EAS

Improvements were found in occupational performance, mood, quality of life, gait, and balance by Italian researchers.

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Researchers looked into whether the sex of the jockey had a bearing on performance in a study involving 530 Australian Thoroughbreds and 103 riders.
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Jockey’s sex has no obvious bearing on Thoroughbred performance – study

March 14, 2022March 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 317 Views 0 Comments

Researchers examined the question in a study involving 530 Australian Thoroughbreds and 103 riders.

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