New scoring system for assessing working animals proves worth in study
Animals who pull goods by cart or work in kilns at highest risk.
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Research
Horse 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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Horses helping people: Push to learn more on equine-assisted psychotherapy
Associate professor works toward creating a broader evidence base.
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Insecticide-treated mesh in stables effective in curbing midges – study
Screens could be used in event of African horse sickness outbreak in UK.
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Cobalt chloride in horses upsets heart and kidneys – US research
Summary of first phase of comprehensive cobalt study given.
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Brain protein reveals long-term effects of ‘mild’ concussion
“Even mild concussion impacts can cause permanent damage.”
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Horses in eastern Siberia adapted to icy cold in only 100 generations – study
Adaptations were “almost overnight” in evolutionary terms.
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Artery tests fail to explain Friesian’s susceptibility to thoracic aortic ruptures
Results suggest existence of a local, hereditary defect, say researchers.
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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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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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