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Covid-19 and animals: We need to know more about transmission

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2873 Views 0 Comments

“With over 3 million cases of Covid-19 and over a quarter of a million deaths worldwide so far since January, it is vital that we understand the risks posed by domestic animals as a possible source for human infection.”

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Staphylococcus aureus bacteria magnified 20,000 times by a scanning electron microscope, with false color added. This was from a vancomycin resistant culture. Content provider: Centers for Disease Control / Matthew J. Arduino. Photo:: Janice Haney Carr (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons
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Drug resistance among some bacteria that infect horses continues to grow

May 8, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2438 Views 0 Comments

“Horses are now recognised to be potential reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance, which can be transmitted to other animal and human pathogens.”

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New route of infection found for common horse bacterium

May 2, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2957 Views 0 Comments

Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus under the microscope in fresh study.

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Adult female blood sucking midge, Culicoides imicola.
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Researchers delve into the skin of horses affected by Insect Bite Hypersensitivity

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2665 Views 0 Comments

Impairment of the epithelial barrier in horses prone to the skin condition appears to be a factor, according to researchers.

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Study seeks to find alternative ways to detect bisphosphonate use in horses

April 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3119 Views 1 Comment

“As owners of Thoroughbred racehorses, we believe that medications that are harmful to a young horse’s skeletal system should never be administered off-label.”

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Horses and dogs seem to understand a universal language of play – study

April 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5040 Views 0 Comments

The common language of play appears to reduce the chances of fun antics escalating into aggression.

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Helmet safety: How do they perform when crushed from the side?

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4886 Views 1 Comment Rider safety

Helmets may not be strong enough to prevent skull fractures in lateral crushing accidents, research suggests.

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Sweden’s horse owners could manage parasite burdens better, study finds

April 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3488 Views 0 Comments

“Educating owners regarding optimal pasture management appears vital.”

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The US equine industry is showing signs of stability, a survey has indicated.
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Evidence of cats, dogs and horses being exposed to Hepatitis E revealed in Dutch study

April 3, 2020April 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3190 Views 0 Comments

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

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Yay or neigh? Researchers explore horse carcass composting

March 18, 2020April 7, 2020 Becca Most 3472 Views 0 Comments

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

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Horse racing at Golden Gate Fields, Albany, California. Photo: Noah Salzman CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Researchers seek answers over irregular heartbeats in horses

March 18, 2020April 7, 2020 Natalie Cierzan and Nat Jacobwith 3968 Views 0 Comments

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

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New equine piroplasmosis test shows potential for screening in the field

March 15, 2020April 7, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4204 Views 0 Comments

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

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Researchers to explore why therapeutic horse riding helps children with autism

March 9, 2020March 16, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5681 Views 1 Comment Equine therapy

The study also examine how much therapeutic horseback riding a child needs to see measurable results and how long those results last.

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Seed pods from a sycamore tree on the ground in pasture. Ingestion of these seeds can prove toxic to horses.
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Key strategies can prevent cases of atypical myopathy occurring in horses

February 26, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5004 Views 0 Comments

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

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Quarter of horses in study proved to be innovative problem-solvers

February 21, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4214 Views 0 Comments

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

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Gut secrets: Microbial differences between donkeys and horses revealed

February 17, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5248 Views 0 Comments

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

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Horses and kids: “Once bitten, twice bitten”, research finds

February 14, 2020February 29, 2020 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 3015 Views 0 Comments

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.

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Shrewd Australian Thoroughbred breeders get the jump on their overseas counterparts

February 13, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2981 Views 0 Comments

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

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Digital revolution: Embryonic horses briefly have five toes

February 10, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4047 Views 0 Comments

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

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Can horse therapy help those with substance issues complete treatment?

February 5, 2020February 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5323 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Treatment completion is the greatest challenge for the treatment of substance use disorders.

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