Sleep a big help after concussion, study shows
Tests show greater recall by TBI sufferers in memory tasks after sleep.
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High level of gait assymetry found in study of polo ponies
Sixty polo ponies fitted with motion sensors for British research.
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Grazing on the savanna: Wide dietary preferences revealed
Variation even found between Plains and Grevy’s zebras.
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High prevalence of dental abnormalities found in study
Just 15 horses among 400 were found to have no abnormalities.
Read moreDoes the disturbance of bat roosts increase Hendra risk?
No evidence found of increased Hendra virus secretion.
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Secrets of the horse whinny revealed by Swiss researchers
Horses have a rare mammalian vocal trait – biphonation.
Read moreStudy examines effectiveness of horse therapy on children with cerebral palsy
“Early indications … are that there are benefits for the children.”
Read more‘Donkey whisperers’ learn a silent equine language
Researchers study working donkeys and their behavioural patterns.
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Vaccine shows promise against equine melanomas
Tumour shrinkage reported in 27 horses in German study.
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Horse owners can improve welfare without risking livelihoods – study
Poverty shown to be no barrier.
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Tails from the Gobi Desert: Scientists crack problem in analysing equine hairs
Breakthrough provides opportunity for more accurate timelines.
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Human clinical trial begins for therapy targeting Australia’s Hendra virus
Therapy aims to improve survival chances of people exposed to virus.
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Man who suffered meningitis most likely caught infection from a horse
Rare case reported in journal by Danish doctors.
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Tick that can carry horse pathogen spreads in Netherlands and Belgium
Continued surveillance urged by researchers.
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Do horses really enjoy jumping?
Research from Poland suggests some horses are happy to jump of their own accord.
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Scientific papers on equine eyes made available online
Twenty-two papers on equine opthamology available for a year.
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Equine herpesvirus-1 interacts directly with blood platelets, researchers find
Interaction may be behind the dangerous clots triggered by infection.
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Empowering horse owners in poorer countries can help their animals – study
Locals can effectively take a leading hand over welfare issues.
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New research gives fresh insights into stiffening of aging tendons
Findings could ultimately help reduce tendon injury risk, speed recovery.
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Researchers probe bit-related injuries in racehorses and polo ponies
Racehorses fare worst, perhaps through being broken in quickly.
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