Titans of equine health research prepare to retire
Leading equine researchers Drs Barry Ball, Craig Carter, David Horohov and Peter Timoney are retiring from the University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science.
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Research
The latest science-based equine research for horse owners.
Little-known African virus that affects horses can also infect humans – study
The Middelburg virus was first identified in a horse in Zimbabwe in 1993.
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Antibiotic contamination of environment through use in livestock a global issue – review
Common antibiotics used in veterinary medicine are excreted and can ultimately contaminate water and soil.
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Changes in ability of equine flu virus to reproduce and survive charted in study
Equine flu virus samples isolated 40 years apart are tested in study in Scotland.
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Humans may have ability to smell horse fear, findings suggest
Some people in the study achieved an accuracy of more than 80% in assessing the smells.
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When is a horse skeletally mature? Researchers examine the science
Horses and humans follow similar phases of growth, but in horses they are heavily restricted to the first two years of life.
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More studies needed to explore effects of complementary therapies in animals – review
For a majority of therapies investigated, no relevant scientific articles were retrieved by the researchers.
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Scientists create atlas of the Arabian horse skull
Scientists in the Iranian study undertook extensive CT imaging of 10 Arabian horses.
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Horses and common livestock species unlikely to have a role in Covid-19’s spread – study
Results suggest that domestic livestock are unlikely to contribute to SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology, say researchers.
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Horses probably a major flu reservoir before the 20th century – review
Increasing industrialization saw a decline in the importance of horses as an influenza A reservoir, according to researchers.
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Riding therapy improves motor skills in children with cerebral palsy, study finds
Work in South Korea will provide a baseline for further research on hippotherapy.
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Surprisingly complex spatial dynamics observed in study of wild horses
“As with humans, horses have much more complex societies than most birds or fish.”
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Horse-derived hyperimmune serum may help in fight against Covid-19, study finds
The research opens up the possibility of developing a passive immunization or treatment against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Researchers show some FAANG in major international horse study
“We will be able to generate a map of gene expression and regulation throughout the horse body,” the researchers said.
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Anaesthetic-related deaths in horses halved in last 20 years, data shows
International study on horse anaesthesia benefits from the rise of the internet.
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Researchers add new twist to a riding simulator for children with cerebral palsy
Youngsters wore a virtual reality headset while using a horse-riding simulator.
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Study reveals possible genetic links between horse whorls and temperament
Some genes that appear to influence whorls also have known neurological and behavioral functions.
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Aerobic exercise after a sports concussion hastens recovery in adolescent athletes – study
“The study clearly demonstrates that strict physical rest until symptoms spontaneously resolve is no longer an acceptable way to treat sport-related concussion in adolescents.”
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Environments in therapeutic horse programs characterized in study
Respondents consistently reported issues around temperature, moisture/humidity, dust, and airflow.
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Infected zebra likely cause of anthrax deaths in cheetahs
GPS data indicates that the three cheetahs died in the Namib Desert after feeding on a mountain zebra that tested positive for the disease.
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