Right-footed horses tend to be optimistic souls, research suggests
Researchers assess what is known as motor laterality – the preference to use one side over the other.
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Herd make-up crucial to happy and stable horses, say researchers
Researchers identify the various group dynamics likely to increase or reduce aggression.
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The verdict is in: Preserving bat habitats makes sense in curbing Hendra virus risk
Three “community juries” consider the evidence and each reach a conclusion.
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Advancing technology paints clearest picture yet of horse genome
This third version of the horse genome identifies 30,022 genes.
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The unique and mysterious microbial world of horse skin revealed in study
The most common bacteria found in the skin of horses proved to be a surprise.
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Horse owners find it hard to sort scientific oats from the chaff – survey
“The overall feasibility and practice of some of the fundamental measures was generally quite low.”
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Horse-riding simulator helped hospitalized older people – review
Researchers examined the results of 15 studies in their review.
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Social relationships affect make-up of gut bacteria in horses, findings suggest
Study focused on semi-feral Carneddau ponies in Wales.
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Inner workings of the “speed gene” in horses revealed
“This knowledge is extremely valuable to thoroughbred breeders and trainers,” says the lead author of the study.
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Equine herpeviruses in zoo-dwelling zebras reactivated by stress, study finds
“Results suggest that potentials stressors such as group restructuring and translocation should be considered in the management of zoological collections to reduce the risk of fatal EHV infections in novel hosts.”
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Animals from crucial trade route leave faintest of signatures
Important animal species present in an important corridor of the ancient Silk Road are revealed.
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A swishy arrangement: Tails are all torque and plenty of action
In fresh research, scientists have delved deeply into the insect-swatting magnificence of mammalian tails.
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Plant-based vaccine shows promise against deadly African horse sickness
The virus-like particles of the plant-based vaccine do not carry the risk of a return to virulence.
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Partner involvement may aid success of horse therapy for veterans, study suggests
Benefits of horse therapy course remained three months later, but only among veterans whose partners had been involved.
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Do you see what I see? How new jump colours will help horses
Scientific research into equine vision leads to trial of new fence and hurdle design to further improve safety in jump racing.
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Surgical outcomes in horses improved by ventilating with oxygen and helium, study shows
“Our paper showed that when you use high pressure ventilation using heliox, you’re able to achieve better results.”
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European farm trials for drug found to prevent laminitis in at-risk horses
“This is great news for horse and pony owners because until now we have not had a veterinary drug to prevent or treat laminitis.”
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Equine stem cells show ability to fight bacteria
“We’re excited about these results,” says study head.
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Points scale developed by researchers predicted performance of endurance horses
Researchers have developed a points-based system for assessing the abilities of endurance horses based on biochemical and physical parameters, saying
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Horse riding had a profound effect on stroke survivors in study, say researchers
“The participants reported having learned new skills, increased self-efficacy and self-esteem, and improvements in balance and gait.”
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