Research

Researchers urge further investigation into the prevalence of Hepatitis E and the potential of zoonotic transmission from pets.

University specialists have been studying the impacts of horse carcass composting as an alternative to more conventional methods of disposing of a body.

Researchers examine the effects of irregular heartbeats in racehorses, which are more frequently affected than average horses.

Test is able to detect the presence of either of the two protozoa, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, that cause the disease.

“In light of the high mortality rate and the absence of specific treatment, prevention is the key.”

Findings suggest the most successful horses may have benefited from enriched environments.

Donkeys prove to be most distinctive among equine species, with their superior ability to digest fiber.

75% of the children surveyed had experienced at least one type of painful incident more than once, yet only 7.3% said they had modified their behavior.

Researchers in Ireland say that Australian Thoroughbreds have their own genetic identity.

These effectively condense during fetal development into the foot structure familiar to all horse owners.

Core states or counties that had an initially high percentage of stallions in the mid-1990s have tended to grow, the researchers found.

Several studies have indicated that leaching of phosphorus from horse paddocks and pastures are hotspots for high leaching losses. How can it be managed?

Scientists have debated for years whether the Borna virus can trigger severe brain swelling and death in humans.

“From livestock to sport, through to landscape managers and leisure partners, equines show a wide range of little-known environmental advantages and assets.”