No evidence horses can carry Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus
Dromedary camels the main reservoir for spillover cases in humans.
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Research
The latest science-based equine research for horse owners.
Przewalski’s horse suffered fatal parasite-related gut obstruction
Post-mortem investigation revealed extent of parasite burden.
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Bacterium behind foal pneumonia common in pigs, Polish study finds
Researchers explore prevalence of Rhodococcus equi.
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Researchers probe failure to finish among NZ racehorses
Figures compare favourably with those from overseas, study team finds.
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Which traits are great? Scientists explore horse personalities
What is your perfect match in terms of temperament and character?
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Big strides made in fracture repair in horses, says specialist
Better surgical options give horses a greater chance of survival.
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Researchers delve into West Nile infection among horses in central Spain
Virus confirmed in central Spain as early as 2012.
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High levels of protozoan infection found in horses and donkeys in Egypt
Four methods used to detect equine piroplasmosis.
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Great galloping algae! Can these tiny organisms really move like a horse?
Algae, it transpires, have got all the right moves.
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Study flags concern over “relentless pressure” from tight nosebands
Tight nosebands spark a stress response in horses, study shows.
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Research questions merits of complete rest during concussion recovery
Light aerobic activity after a few days of rest might be beneficial.
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Researcher delves into the evolution of the horse’s back
“Horses provide a perfect case-study on the evolution of running.”
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Study examines ability of stem cells from horse fat to repair fetlock cartilage
Research being undertaken at New York’s Cornell University.
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Antibodies to influenza D virus identified in horses
Flu type, first detected in pigs in 2011, most common in cattle.
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Prospects for more insightful testing for African horse sickness
New vaccines open way to tell infected horses from inoculated ones.
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New gastric ulcer treatment proves safe for competition horses
Jaguar product SB-300 could be next big thing to combat EGUS.
Read moreYou can lead a horse to water – but how much does it drink?
New device tells owners how much water a horse drinks in a day.
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Researchers chew over the differences in mouth bacteria in horses
Oral swabs from 48 horses subjected to DNA analysis.
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Common mosquito may play bigger role in spread of EEE than first thought
Culex erraticus under the spotlight in Florida study.
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Researchers explore three cases of rare partitioning in navicular bone
Blood-supply disruption during foetal development proposed as cause.
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