Effectiveness of grazing muzzles explored in US study
Muzzle decreased forage consumption by an average of 30% during four hours of grazing.
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Stress in horses: Scientists urge caution in interpreting physiological data
Cortisol levels and heart rate should not be assessed in isolation.
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Dog vaccine shows promise in treating equine melanomas
Horses in study to be monitored for another two years and receive booster shots.
Read moreMycotoxin feed contamination appears to be on rise – scientist
Unfavorable growing conditions caused by extreme weather may be a factor.
Read moreModern imaging techniques offer valuable equine insights
CT, MRI, and nuclear scintigraphy: When are they right for your horse?
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Anthrax study: Lush grass around corpses may prove to be a fatal attraction
Research in Africa provides evidence around transmission.
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Scientists point to risks over rise of much-feared glanders
Glanders, considered a bioterrorism threat, has regained the status of a re-emerging disease.
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Prevention is better than cure with bowed tendons, say horse owners
Researchers urged to focus on early detection and prevention.
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Risk of liver damage in riding mishaps should not be ignored – study
Researchers assess 20 cases of liver injury from horse accidents.
Read moreStudent in her element among wild horses on a windswept Canadian island
“I’m living my dream,” says Sarah Medill.
Read moreNew technology being used to study tendon injuries in racehorses
Ultrasound advance able to provide more information on tendon damage.
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Furosemide not necessary for long-term racing careers, study finds
Challenge to race-day use of furosemide.
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Study solves mystery of bluetongue livestock disease
Virus overwinters in female midges, researchers find.
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Two studies reveal undesirable elements of hyperflexion in horses
Significant rise of a stress hormone triggered in study by hyperflexion.
Read moreTracking collars safe for monitoring wild horses – researchers
Collars cited as useful tool for monitoring horses without health risk.
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Guidelines produced to aid research in emerging field of equitation science
Report addresses multidisciplinary issues.
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Early research into potential probiotic worming agent shows promise
“We are very excited about these results,” says parasitologist.
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Cost of hay feeders recovered within a year, study shows
Major reductions in hay waste shown in American study.
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Soothing voice cues show no benefit to horses in study
Soothing or harsh tones made no difference in performance of stressful task, scientists found.
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Is horse anti-collision technology the next step in car safety?
Swedish car-maker Volvo makes headway on anti-collision system.
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