Bits can suffocate racehorses and cause sudden death, suggests professor
Could loss of lip seal in bitted horses cause big problems?
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Research
Land bridge helped ice-age horses and other mammals survive for millennia
20-year study explores megafauna on Alaska’s Northern Slope.
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HERDA horses should avoid sunlight, research shows
Skin of affected horses more susceptible to enzymatic degradation.
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Kangaroos alongside horses in the pantheon of farting
International research team delves into methane emissions.
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Lengthened paces affect loading on entire forelimb of horses – study
May be a factor in fetlock and suspensory ligament injuries.
Read moreLiver flukes prevalent among Ethiopian donkeys – study
More than 900 donkeys examined in study.
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Horse vets get inside story on saddle fit
Illustrated tutorial for veterinarians aims to help educate horse owners on saddle fit issues.
Read moreLoss of winter coat in Poland’s Konik horses not uniform, study shows
Researchers monitor coat changes in five horses in reserve.
Read moreUS researchers delve into make-up of gut bacteria in horses
Team hopes to identify what constitutes a healthy bacterial mix.
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The social network: Dynamic lives of Grevy’s zebras and wild asses explored
Their communities are strikingly different, say researchers.
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Horse-riding plays part in spread of non-native species, review suggests
Six recreational activities explored in review, horse-riding among them.
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Variant in well-known height gene plays role in Shetland’s lack of stature – study
Genetic analysis performed on 48 Shetland ponies.
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Horses prove worth in getting patients to complete substance abuse treatment
Patients opting for horse therapy stayed in treatment longer.
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Inflammatory biomarker in racehorses assessed by Polish researchers
Increases recorded for muscle and tendon injuries, but not stress fractures.
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Biomarkers show potential for monitoring fitness of horses – study
Researchers measured effects of an exercise test on fit horses.
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Anhidrosis could explain poor summer workouts by some horses, says vet
“Any horse may suffer from anhidrosis in the summer months.”
Read moreIberian wolves changed diet to include wild ponies, say Spanish researchers
Rise of mad cow disease cited as the cause.
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A third of Australian owners report transport-related horse problems
Survey reveals the significant health and welfare risks in moving horses.
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Researchers map genetic make-up of horse hoof tissue
Data represents a valuable tool for laminitis research.
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Zebra stripes puzzle: The answer may be more black and white than we think
Repelling biting flies the most likely explanation for stripes – researchers
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