Research into potential probiotic wormer in horses scores federal cash
Innovative crowdfunded research helped get $US2.1m grant.
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Relationships with animals should be considered in disasters – review
Some owners can consider pets to be part of themselves.
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Can you see what I see? Camouflage not behind zebras’ stripes – researchers
Scientists consider how hyenas and lions would see the stripes.
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Horse imported into Britain may have been infected by West Nile Virus
Researchers report on likely case in horse from Cyprus.
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Location on chromosome 14 linked to common bone disease in standardbreds
Researchers find genetic links to hock-related osteochondrosis.
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814 endoscopic lung exams performed on racehorses in furosemide study
Data being analysed in South Florida study.
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Humans usually behind abnormal aggression in horses – review
Polish researchers review aggressive behaviour in horses.
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Essential oils show promise against staphylococcal bacterium
Sauce thyme and oregano could be used for S. xylosus infection in horses.
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Hyperflexion still at forefront at elite level in 2008, study finds
Researchers compare 1992 elite horses to those in 2008.
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New scoring system for assessing working animals proves worth in study
Animals who pull goods by cart or work in kilns at highest risk.
Read moreHorse safety: It’s not only riders and stable workers who get hurt
Researchers develop an online safety web tool for horse stables.
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For peat’s sake! Peat outperforms wood shavings in study of stable bedding
Processed peat stayed well on top of ammonia levels.
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Fitness of showjumpers showed through in blood analysis
Showjumpers compared to recreational horses in Polish study.
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It’s a dun deal: Scientists unlock colour secrets in the horse
Researchers drill down into the influence of the TBX3 gene.
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Could biomarkers be used to distinguish colic types?
Four biomarkers investigated in Australian study.
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Farm-raised children less likely to have allergy-related problems – study
Finnish study explores allergic responses in 200 children.
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Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy a help to youngsters with PTSD
Human-animal bond correlated with a “significant reduction” in symptoms.
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Study to explore shelter preferences of horses and donkeys
More than 150 horses, ponies and donkeys will be observed.
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A horse’s eye view: Do they see what we see?
Japanese researchers eye up the visual ability of horses.
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Problems with brain’s blood flow shown after concussion recovery
Serious issues present even after recovery for some concussion sufferers.
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