Harness racing drivers face heavy heart load – research
NZ research reveals some drivers come close to maximum heart rate for their age.
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Stay-at-home horses abound in New Zealand – research
Many horses on non-commercial properties rarely leave home, a study suggests.
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Musters blamed for declining genetic diversity in Colorado herd
Equine geneticist reports a decline in diversity in Pryor Mountain horses.
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Weekend sports papers put women in back seat
Study shows British weekend papers focus askew when it comes to women’s sport.
Read moreEquine family tree needs a trim, say scientists
Ancient DNA from extinct horse species challenges the fossil record of the horse family.
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Laminitis studies shed light on equine management
Important progress made in mission to advance laminitis understanding and prevention.
Read moreVaried effects of climate change likely to influence WNV spread
Variable climate change may have a wide-ranging effect on the spread of West Nile Virus, say scientists.
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Scientists give first estimate of total viruses in mammals
Minimum of 320,000 viruses; identifying them could help mitigate disease outbreaks
Read moreMass extinctions linked to asteroid or comet impact
Impact 12,900 years ago in Quebec linked to climate change around mass extinctions.
Read moreAustralian plants assessed for deworming ability
Several show potential, but more research is needed.
Read moreWearing lights a worthwhile riding safety measure – study
Lights more effective than reflective gear in reducing near misses.
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Ears tell story of jumping success – researchers
Study finds correlation between ear direction and jumping success at grand prix level.
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Feeling at one with a horse – just what does that mean?
Researchers cast light on the relationship between women and their horses.
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Managing risk: A change in thinking may help
Accidents are often related to training and behaviour of horses, not competence of handler.
Read moreHuman foot not as unique as first thought
Human foot’s design may explain ability of people to outrun horses over broken terrain.
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Eastern equine encephalitis: A virus changes its stripes
Researchers probe first recorded EEE cases in humans in Latin America.
Read moreDid modern humans snaffle Neanderthal technology?
Specialist tools found among bones of animals, including horses, cast new light on Neanderthals.
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Horse to owner: I’m not in the mood today
Experts explore the influence of a horse’s mood and alertness on training.
Read moreCoat color link to eye issues in French horse breed
Higher prevalence of congenital ocular anomalies in chestnut Comtois horses.
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Selenium’s effect on horse immune systems probed
American study finds evidence of a suppressed immune response in horses lacking selenium.
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