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Research articles on the care and training of the horse.

Researchers charted changes in off-the-track Thoroughbreds during a structured training program as they moved to careers as saddle horses.
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Risk factors for sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred horses identified

May 19, 2022May 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 130 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 135 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 131 Views 0 Comments

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

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The equestrian world has been urged to "do more, faster” to prioritise equine welfare, as public perception of horse sport is increasingly in the spotlight.
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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 185 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 210 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 213 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 187 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 189 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 188 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 195 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 179 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 211 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 212 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 229 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 255 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 245 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 260 Views 0 Comments

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

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British authorities have “a fantastic window of opportunity to get it right” with those connected to horses urged to voice their opinions on improving equine identification and traceability.
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“Let’s get it right”: Britain’s equine ID system overdue for shake-up

April 6, 2022April 16, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 242 Views 0 Comments

British authorities have “a fantastic window of opportunity to get it right” with those connected to horses urged to voice their opinions on improving equine identification and traceability.

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The new FEI Dressage Performance Dashboard gives riders access to all of their paperless scoresheets from the last five years, with premium options also available.
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“Dressage dashboard” offers riders new analytical tools

April 6, 2022April 7, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 270 Views 0 Comments

The new FEI Dressage Performance Dashboard gives riders access to all of their paperless scoresheets from the last five years, with premium options also available.

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While there is a lot of promise for stem cell therapies, and no shortage of pre-clinical studies around the world, not one stem-cell therapy — for humans or animals — has yet been approved for use in North America.
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Thoroughbred groups have high hopes for mRNA study into catastrophic injuries

April 4, 2022April 5, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 253 Views 0 Comments

Based on research to date, it is believed that thoroughbreds who experience a catastrophic injury during racing will demonstrate multiple pre-race differences in mRNA expression when compared with non-injured, race-matched control horses.

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