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Global database of horse behaviour being established to create an evidence base on what constitutes normal and abnormal equine behaviour, and what defines good, effective and humane training.
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Affected horses may take longer than normal to recover after exercise, with rapid breathing, prolonged increase in heart rate and excessive sweating. Severe cases may collapse.
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There is growing interest in the horse for neurological research due to its large and complex brain, cognitive abilities and long lifespan.
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What are the purpose of zebra-like stripes? Japanese researchers, in a cattle experiment, say they repel biting flies.
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A worrying decline in genetic diversity in horses in the last 200 years covers the time of the development of horse breeds, the establishment of studbooks and extensive selective breeding.
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“Delayed presentation to specialty care for concussion is associated with prolonged recovery, and that is something we can potentially address.”
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Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, was brought up to speed with the ongoing research during a recent visit to Askham Bryan College in England.
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Study finds that WFFS mutation is not a genetic risk factor for catastrophic breakdown and is present only at a very low frequency in thoroughbreds.
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If it is too hot, it may be dangerous to exercise your horse, experts warn.
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“Even though it has been used to assess depth of anesthesia in many animal species, the validity of its usage is still not clear.”
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Horses with two particular variations of a particular gene were found to be more likely to finish first or second, compete in more races, and collect more in stakes.
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“In order to keep students safe during equine practicals, these results highlight the necessity of teaching basic equine behavioural concepts and observational skills beforehand.”
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Six seasons of endurance in NZ analysed, in a look at the sport at a largely amateur competition level.
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“Interestingly, bone mass has not been measured as an endpoint in any published equine study of bisphosphonate safety or efficacy.”
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Children in sports such as horse riding, skateboarding and bike riding are more likely to sustain serious head injuries than those playing contact sport.
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“The significance we associate with a helmet automatically has a cognitive effect that is also measurable in the brain.”
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Research carried out in June identified the 10 sports in Australia generating the highest levels of distrust.
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Snapshot of horse movements in a Canadian study highlight the highly mobile nature of horses.
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A mix of horse manure and fertilizer was without question the most successful soil amendment tested in a Canadian study.
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Researchers print some plastic horse bones. Here are the results.
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