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The latest science-based equine research for horse owners.

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Scientists excited by large virus found in zebra carcass

January 31, 2014June 6, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 3348 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Potential seen in large antrax-eating virus found in the body of a Namibian zebra.

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Health Research 

Scientists develop diagnostic test for Strongylus vulgaris

January 31, 2014February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 8735 Views 0 Comments

Test developed as concerns mount that the parasite is making a comeback.

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Little evidence found of equine flu infecting people

January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 1702 Views 0 Comments

Mongolian study probed potential cross-species transmission of equine and bird flu.

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Trailering and barn fires are the two most common emergencies affecting horse owners.
News Research 

Dung testing casts spotlight on stress response in horses

January 28, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 2843 Views 0 Comments

Research shows clear evidence of separation anxiety.

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Alarming levels of MRSA revealed in horse wounds

January 27, 2014January 27, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 2400 Views 0 Comments

Swabs taken from infected horses, cats and dogs in Germany reveal worrying results.

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Discovery could help tackle Eastern Equine Encephalitis

January 20, 2014January 20, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 1803 Views 0 Comments

Scientists identify mechanism by which the virus manages overcome immunity.

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News Research 

US thoroughbred rehoming market lacks structure – study

January 17, 2014January 17, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 1376 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Study spotlights extent and scope of thoroughbred rehoming efforts.

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Ligament and tendon injuries prevalent in trotters – study

January 16, 2014January 16, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 5645 Views 0 Comments

Italian study casts light on commonest standardbred injuries.

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News Research 

Research could revolutionise equine dope testing

January 15, 2014January 15, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 2576 Views 0 Comments Doping

Higher and faster detection rates promised.

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Is the concept of a “lead mare” a myth?

January 8, 2014January 8, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 12544 Views 3 Comments

German research casts doubt on idea popular among horse owners.

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Research 

Why horses make the best kind of friends

January 7, 2014February 12, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 32059 Views 0 Comments EAS

Horses are the strong, silent type, but they can readily become your BFF.

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Marine compound shows promise in fight against EHV-1

January 3, 2014January 3, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 1682 Views 0 Comments

University researchers hope an anti-viral drug can be developed.

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A stallion with hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA).
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Dangerous equine skin condition not always genetic

January 1, 2014January 1, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 6607 Views 0 Comments

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome found in any breed without the familial association of HERDA.

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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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Vehicles and horses on beaches killing shellfish – study

December 21, 2013December 21, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 2880 Views 2 Comments

Activities like running OK, but heavier activities take toll.

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News Research 

Zebra stripes generate a form of motion camouflage – researchers

December 18, 2013December 18, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 3049 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Moving zebras creating two well-known illusory effects.

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Tendon research earns vet PhD at special NZ ceremony

December 18, 2013December 18, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 1995 Views 0 Comments

Sarah Taylor’s research focuses on modulating gap junctions linking tendon cells.

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Horses show ability for social learning in study

December 9, 2013December 10, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 11516 Views 4 Comments

German researcher believes equine intelligence may have been under-estimated.

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Fire during his stay at the New Bolton Center.
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Aged stallion gets a makeover and a retirement home

December 9, 2013December 9, 2013 Contributor 2177 Views 0 Comments

Expert care, including gelding, smooths retirement path for Fire.

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A horse with Cushing's disease.
Health Research 

New diagnostic protocols for equine Cushings disease

December 6, 2013December 6, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 8682 Views 0 Comments

Specialists recommend different testing regime for equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.

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Stress on endurance horses probed in study

December 4, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 3171 Views 0 Comments

Hydration the key; questions over heart scores.

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