Horses hunted in North America 13,300 years ago, research shows
Kills sites south of Calgary date back to Ice Age.
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Review raises questions over British report on whip use
“Some of the report’s findings are insufficiently defended.”
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Stable stress study a reminder that horses need social contact – charity
“Study provides plenty of food for thought.” – World Horse Welfare
Read moreRiding study: Saddle forces alter even with small speed changes
Seven high-level dressage horses and riders monitored on a treadmill.
Read moreStrange South American mammals were related to horses, research shows
Breakthrough technique used to reveal fossils’ secrets.
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Deep-voiced stallions have a seductive edge, say researchers
Mares drawn to lower-pitched whinnies in French study.
Read moreUnearthed remains may be those of a knight who jousted
Medieval individual had injuries consistent with jousting.
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Californian researchers delve into silica-related disease in horses
Condition affects lung health and bone strength.
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Concerns around large-animal rescue identified in Australian study
Few emergency personnel surveyed had formal training in field.
Read moreNew tech reveals secrets of animal evolution
Research ongoing into universal genes among animals.
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Kiwi stud owners stick with traditional worming methods – study
Heavy reliance on drugs; few use faecal egg counts.
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Crop yields in study boosted by use of composted horse dung
Horse manure is gold when it comes to cropping, researchers show.
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Stable air can spell trouble for workers, say researchers
Study team warns of “unfavourable health effects” from stable air.
Read moreScientists plot how to beat Australia’s dangerous Hendra virus
Researchers ponder potential interventions to limit cases.
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Arthritic process seen in horses identified in humans for first time
“We are now able to add a new piece to the puzzle.”
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Hair analysis proves worth in assessing mineral status of horses
Mane hair a much better indicator than blood serum, researchers report.
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Warming pushes Western US toward driest period in 1000 years
Study warns of unprecedented risk of drought in 21st century.
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Wild horses a crucial part of Neanderthal diet, study finds
Analysis of 11,500 bone and teeth fragments reveals fresh insights.
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Common antibiotics trigger significant changes in equine gut bacteria – study
Some differences still evident, even after 25 days.
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Newborn foals may offer clues to autism
Biochemical switch to get foals fully conscious may involve the squeezing.
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