Horse therapy found to improve resilience in marginalised youths
Study involved 12 adolescents attending a charter high school.
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Research
Fearful horses have their advocates, say researchers
In some cases they can be the highest performers.
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“Perfect storm” felled South America’s Ice Age mammals, including horses
Many found to have disappeared in a century-long window.
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Grey-headed flying foxes not main Hendra culprit, research suggests
Black flying foxes suspected to be behind most spillover cases in horses.
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Evidence of temporary cardiac fatigue found in endurance horses
The clinical relevance of findings remain uncertain.
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Ability of horses to manipulate the attention of humans shown in study
Study provides further evidence of advanced cognitive abilities in horses.
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Patients with substance-use problems describe value of horse therapy
“The horse accepts you for who you are.”
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No evidence horses can carry Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus
Dromedary camels the main reservoir for spillover cases in humans.
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Przewalski’s horse suffered fatal parasite-related gut obstruction
Post-mortem investigation revealed extent of parasite burden.
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Bacterium behind foal pneumonia common in pigs, Polish study finds
Researchers explore prevalence of Rhodococcus equi.
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Researchers probe failure to finish among NZ racehorses
Figures compare favourably with those from overseas, study team finds.
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Which traits are great? Scientists explore horse personalities
What is your perfect match in terms of temperament and character?
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Big strides made in fracture repair in horses, says specialist
Better surgical options give horses a greater chance of survival.
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Researchers delve into West Nile infection among horses in central Spain
Virus confirmed in central Spain as early as 2012.
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High levels of protozoan infection found in horses and donkeys in Egypt
Four methods used to detect equine piroplasmosis.
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Great galloping algae! Can these tiny organisms really move like a horse?
Algae, it transpires, have got all the right moves.
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Study flags concern over “relentless pressure” from tight nosebands
Tight nosebands spark a stress response in horses, study shows.
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Research questions merits of complete rest during concussion recovery
Light aerobic activity after a few days of rest might be beneficial.
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Researcher delves into the evolution of the horse’s back
“Horses provide a perfect case-study on the evolution of running.”
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Study examines ability of stem cells from horse fat to repair fetlock cartilage
Research being undertaken at New York’s Cornell University.
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