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“With over 3 million cases of Covid-19 and over a quarter of a million deaths worldwide so far since January, it is vital that we understand the risks posed by domestic animals as a possible source for human infection.”
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“Horses are now recognised to be potential reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance, which can be transmitted to other animal and human pathogens.”
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Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus under the microscope in fresh study.
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Impairment of the epithelial barrier in horses prone to the skin condition appears to be a factor, according to researchers.
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“As owners of Thoroughbred racehorses, we believe that medications that are harmful to a young horse’s skeletal system should never be administered off-label.”
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The common language of play appears to reduce the chances of fun antics escalating into aggression.
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Helmets may not be strong enough to prevent skull fractures in lateral crushing accidents, research suggests.
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“Educating owners regarding optimal pasture management appears vital.”
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Researchers urge further investigation into the prevalence of Hepatitis E and the potential of zoonotic transmission from pets.
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University specialists have been studying the impacts of horse carcass composting as an alternative to more conventional methods of disposing of a body.
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Researchers examine the effects of irregular heartbeats in racehorses, which are more frequently affected than average horses.
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Test is able to detect the presence of either of the two protozoa, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, that cause the disease.
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The study also examine how much therapeutic horseback riding a child needs to see measurable results and how long those results last.
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“In light of the high mortality rate and the absence of specific treatment, prevention is the key.”
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Findings suggest the most successful horses may have benefited from enriched environments.
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Donkeys prove to be most distinctive among equine species, with their superior ability to digest fiber.
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75% of the children surveyed had experienced at least one type of painful incident more than once, yet only 7.3% said they had modified their behavior.
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Researchers in Ireland say that Australian Thoroughbreds have their own genetic identity.
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These effectively condense during fetal development into the foot structure familiar to all horse owners.
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Treatment completion is the greatest challenge for the treatment of substance use disorders.
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