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Research articles on the care and training of the horse.

Researchers in Italy describe noise anxiety as a widespread behavioral problem among horses.
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What is your horse afraid of? Noise anxiety examined in study

May 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2 Views 0 Comments

Researchers in Italy describe noise anxiety as a widespread behavioral problem among horses.

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"High-starch diets should be avoided in favour of fibre-based diets with the goal of safeguarding gut health in horses," the researchers said.
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Risks of feeding a high starch diet to horses laid bare in study

May 21, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 12 Views 0 Comments

“High-starch diets should be avoided in favour of fibre-based diets with the goal of safeguarding gut health in horses,” the researchers said.

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More consistent scoring and standardised marking, as well as significant savings in time and money, are among the benefits of the new system.
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New online judge training platform a “mammoth effort” for British Dressage

May 20, 2022May 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 20 Views 0 Comments

“Judges are critical to our sport, and we want to give them the tools to do the job to the best of their ability. We also recognise that the future of judging lies in digital systems.”

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Young racehorses early in their careers are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death and are more likely to die during training.
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Risk factors for sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred horses identified

May 19, 2022May 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 17 Views 0 Comments

Young racehorses early in their careers are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death and are more likely to die during training.

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Inadvertent incorporation of molasses containing zilpaterol into horse feed has apparently been the driving factor, according to a review team.
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Researchers delve into clusters of zilpaterol detection in racehorses

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 35 Views 0 Comments

Inadvertent incorporation of molasses containing zilpaterol into horse feed has apparently been the driving factor, according to a review team.

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Thermal-sensing microchips may help to detect the early stages of exertional heat illness in horses.
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Thermal-sensing microchips show potential for monitoring horses after exercise

May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 30 Views 0 Comments

The microchips may help to detect the early stages of exertional heat illness in horses.

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Researchers draw parallels with the climate change debate and even the "tobacco industry debacle".
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Money, or a discipline’s popularity, should not override science on horse welfare – review

May 6, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 75 Views 0 Comments

Researchers draw parallels with the climate change debate and even the “tobacco industry debacle”.

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Protein changes in saliva can even distinguish between the two forms of gastric ulcer disease, researchers found.
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Study points way to saliva test for diagnosing gastric ulcers in horses

May 3, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 88 Views 0 Comments

Protein changes in saliva can even distinguish between the two forms of gastric ulcer disease, researchers found.

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The emotional skills of horses may be part of how we achieve sporting greatness together, but it also emphasises the need to take care of their psychological wellbeing.
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Elite performance horses: Why they’re supreme athletes – and how to train them ethically

April 30, 2022May 2, 2022 Heather Cameron-Whytock 109 Views 0 Comments

The emotional skills of horses may be part of how we achieve sporting greatness together, but it also emphasises the need to take care of their psychological wellbeing.

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Ponies in German study demonstrated a clear preference for water containing 0.5%NaCl, but consistently avoided concentrations above 0.75%.
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Water for my horses: A little salt is OK by ponies

April 30, 2022May 2, 2022 Mark Andrews 85 Views 0 Comments

Ponies in German study demonstrated a clear preference for water containing 0.5%NaCl, but consistently avoided concentrations above 0.75%.

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The Animal Welfare Bill recognises that animals are complex living and feeling beings and as a result, their welfare must be taken into consideration and protected.
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UK passes “animal sentience” bill into law

April 29, 2022May 2, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 99 Views 0 Comments

The Animal Welfare Bill recognises that animals are complex living and feeling beings and as a result, their welfare must be taken into consideration and protected.

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A researcher says racing could provide a good model to study the relationship between air pollution and performance.
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Air pollution limits racehorse performance, findings suggest

April 29, 2022May 2, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 96 Views 0 Comments

A researcher says racing could provide a good model to study the relationship between air pollution and performance.

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Where do riders get their online horse information, and how do they assess it?
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Riders generally unsatisfied by quality of online horse content – study

April 27, 2022April 29, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 100 Views 0 Comments

Where do riders get their online horse information, and how do they assess it?

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The study, ahead of World Veterinary Day, found that almost 7 in 10 pet owners would always go to their vet in the first instance to get reliable advice on their animal’s wellbeing, ahead of consulting friends and family or checking social media.
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Animals get better care than their owners, study finds

April 27, 2022April 29, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 85 Views 0 Comments

The study, ahead of World Veterinary Day, found that almost 7 in 10 pet owners would always go to their vet in the first instance to get reliable advice on their animal’s wellbeing, ahead of consulting friends and family or checking social media.

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CT imaging is an excellent technique to evaluate the head in horses and can provide good anatomical understanding of a broad range of lesions, researchers report.
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CT imaging has growing role in evaluating head issues in horses – review

April 19, 2022April 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 118 Views 0 Comments

CT imaging is an excellent technique to evaluate the head in horses and can provide good anatomical understanding of a broad range of lesions, researchers report.

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If a horse is truly balanced, it will be straight; but if it is simply straight, it is not necessarily truly balanced, the researchers said.
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Rethink needed on current training methods for straightening horses – review

April 17, 2022April 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 129 Views 0 Comments

If a horse is truly balanced, it will be straight; but if it is simply straight, it is not necessarily truly balanced, the researchers said.

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The New Zealand racing industry appears to be meeting its duty of care to horses, supporting its social licence to operate.
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Low risk profile of New Zealand Thoroughbred flat racing highlighted in study

April 16, 2022April 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 132 Views 0 Comments

The industry appears to be meeting its duty of care to horses, supporting its social licence to operate.

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Brooke aims to transform equine welfare in communities, increase the visibility and inclusion of working equids, and develop sustainable animal health systems.
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“New chapter” as working horse charity Brooke launches ambitious new strategy

April 12, 2022April 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 155 Views 1 Comment

Using an approach based on evidence, advocacy, collaboration and community engagement, Brooke aims to create a world where working equines are free from suffering and have a life worth living.

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A range of considerations for the effective care of thoroughbreds after their racing careers are over has been highlighted by a panel of experts at the sixth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR).
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“Entire industry” needs to prioritise racehorse aftercare, racing boss says

April 9, 2022April 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 166 Views 0 Comments OTTB

“A horse is essentially what it’s taught to be, and if we’re prejudiced against a horse or human because of where he comes from or because of the breed he is, then we’re not doing ourselves any favors.”

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At the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Ananya Mahalingam-Dhingra, left, a recent graduate of the veterinary school, and Jillian Minuto, a resident at the Hospital for Large Animals, test Melissa Mazan's invention on an equine patient. Photo: Melissa Mazan
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New lung function testing device for horses a potential game-changer

April 7, 2022April 12, 2022 Angela Nelson 171 Views 0 Comments

A portable device to test equine lung function has been developed, that would allow on-farm testing.

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