Study sees benefits in use of self-derived stem cells in horses
Researchers compare responses to stem cells derived from the patient’s own body as opposed to a donor.
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Research
Study explores whether horses can sense mental trauma in humans
Researcher notes that few studies in the field have analyzed therapy interactions from a horse’s viewpoint.
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Testing of tree samples now available for substance behind atypical myopathy
Test is part of a push towards improved treatments and management of the disease.
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Can horse therapyhelp those with early-stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment?
American study is under way to find out.
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Half of survey respondents saw no personal health and safety issues in their horse pursuits
“Reasons for the low reporting of safety require further research.”
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Challenges identified in dealing with horse owners over Hendra risk
Not all horse owners consider the use of personal protective equipment necessary.
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New ebola treatment derived from horse antibodies
“Antibodies from vaccinated horses provide a low-cost alternative, and are already in use for rabies, botulism and diphtheria.”
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British officials announce plans for new national protocol in endurance
“We hope this will ensure a safe sport.”
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Complex cognitive processes in horses identified in French study
Horses were able to adapt their response level to obtain the reward they wanted.
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How the horse can help us answer one of evolution’s biggest questions
New study sheds light on chicken-egg situation in evolution.
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Findings of study challenge a classic theory around horse evolution
New results suggest important evolutionary changes were much slower than previously assumed.
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What’s in a whinny? More than you might think, research suggests
Horses successfully perceive acoustic cues within whinnies, researchers find.
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Study to delve into horse transport and related injuries in New Zealand
Kiwis invited to take 10-minute online survey.
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Study that will track wild horses gets under way in Wyoming
Researchers hope to learn more about the horses’ use of their environment.
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Energy-rich feeds a factor in development of bone disorder in young horses, study finds
Researchers set out to investigate the development of osteochondrosis dissecans over time.
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Researchers focus on Eventing’s rotational falls in push to improve fence safety
“We have to work very hard to find the information that is available and relevant for us to use.”
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Study to evaluate horse therapy in treating post-traumatic stress disorder
“Therapy programs that use horses are not standardized and are highly variable in both content and delivery.”
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When the pressure is on, some riders breach the whip rules in horse racing
Researchers delve into whip rule breaches in Australian racing.
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Horse accidents in Australia claim more lives than its venomous creepy crawlies, figures show
People may be scared of snakes, but are more likely to die from horse or dog encounters in Australia.
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Steel horseshoes might increase mechanical loading on foot, evidence suggests.
Effects of horseshoes on the function of a Thoroughbred’s feet examined in research
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