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Cobalt chloride in horses upsets heart and kidneys – US research

November 25, 2015November 27, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3165 Views 1 Comment

Summary of first phase of comprehensive cobalt study given.

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Researchers are employing sound wave technology to diagnose concussion in athletes.
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Brain protein reveals long-term effects of ‘mild’ concussion

November 25, 2015December 6, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2267 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“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

November 24, 2015December 25, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2313 Views 0 Comments History, Rare breeds

Adaptations were “almost overnight” in evolutionary terms.

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Artery tests fail to explain Friesian’s susceptibility to thoracic aortic ruptures

November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2147 Views 0 Comments

Results suggest existence of a local, hereditary defect, say researchers.

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Bits can suffocate racehorses and cause sudden death, suggests professor

November 21, 2015March 13, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 19878 Views 11 Comments

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

November 10, 2015December 25, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 9204 Views 1 Comment History

20-year study explores megafauna on Alaska’s Northern Slope.

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HERDA horses should avoid sunlight, research shows

November 8, 2015November 10, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2770 Views 0 Comments

Skin of affected horses more susceptible to enzymatic degradation.

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A red kangaroo. Photo: Rileypie via Wikimedia Commons
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Kangaroos alongside horses in the pantheon of farting

November 6, 2015November 8, 2015 Neil Clarkson 2607 Views 0 Comments

International research team delves into methane emissions.

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Lengthened paces affect loading on entire forelimb of horses – study

October 31, 2015November 3, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2176 Views 0 Comments

May be a factor in fetlock and suspensory ligament injuries.

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Liver flukes prevalent among Ethiopian donkeys – study

October 29, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3210 Views 0 Comments

More than 900 donkeys examined in study.

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The tell-tale signs of an ill-fitting saddle. Successfully fitting a saddle is an art, an understanding of basic physics and, of course, the ability to “read” the horse, says Colin Dangaard.
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Horse vets get inside story on saddle fit

October 29, 2015October 31, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 5134 Views 0 Comments

Illustrated tutorial for veterinarians aims to help educate horse owners on saddle fit issues.

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Loss of winter coat in Poland’s Konik horses not uniform, study shows

October 26, 2015October 28, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1460 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Researchers monitor coat changes in five horses in reserve.

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US researchers delve into make-up of gut bacteria in horses

October 24, 2015October 27, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2538 Views 0 Comments

Team hopes to identify what constitutes a healthy bacterial mix.

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The social network: Dynamic lives of Grevy’s zebras and wild asses explored

October 23, 2015October 25, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1597 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Their communities are strikingly different, say researchers.

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Tackling the Oreti Beach leg of the 40km ride are, from left, Janina Bremmer, Kimberley Crack and Robin Marshall. © Joanne Crack
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Horse-riding plays part in spread of non-native species, review suggests

October 22, 2015October 22, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1230 Views 0 Comments

Six recreational activities explored in review, horse-riding among them.

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A 12-year-old strawberry roan Shetland pony stallion with a flazen mane is rewarded at a show. Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Variant in well-known height gene plays role in Shetland’s lack of stature – study

October 17, 2015October 21, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2414 Views 0 Comments

Genetic analysis performed on 48 Shetland ponies.

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Horses prove worth in getting patients to complete substance abuse treatment

October 17, 2015October 20, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2395 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Patients opting for horse therapy stayed in treatment longer.

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Footing it with the best. Why did horses evolve to have only one toe on each foot?
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Inflammatory biomarker in racehorses assessed by Polish researchers

October 15, 2015October 17, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1627 Views 0 Comments

Increases recorded for muscle and tendon injuries, but not stress fractures.

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The FEI has published an audit of Eventing it commissioned. © Al Crook
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Biomarkers show potential for monitoring fitness of horses – study

October 11, 2015October 13, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2223 Views 0 Comments

Researchers measured effects of an exercise test on fit horses.

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Anhidrosis could explain poor summer workouts by some horses, says vet

October 8, 2015October 10, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1909 Views 0 Comments

“Any horse may suffer from anhidrosis in the summer months.”

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