Stem cell therapy shows promise in aiding equine wound healing
The horses’ healed wounds had smaller immature scar sizes, which may signal a better repair in terms of cosmetics and function.
Read moreResearch articles on the care and training of the horse.
The horses’ healed wounds had smaller immature scar sizes, which may signal a better repair in terms of cosmetics and function.
Read more“They may have these drugs sitting out where they are available for kids to access or people who know nothing about them.”
Read moreDonkeys in the study who had their first bout of laminitis were likely to be younger, less likely to have had concentrate feed, and more likely to have another medical condition.
Read moreThe scoping review highlights the need for more work, with a particular look at the influence of the risk factors identified.
Read moreFindings reveal fresh insights into this important ecosystem, while also showcasing the advantages of shotgun metagenomics.
Read more“Horse sport is under scrutiny, people have an opinion on animal welfare. In the past horses were owned by the wealthy, now they are increasingly accessible and often seen as pets. We need to be clear on what is acceptable.”
Read moreThe eyes of healthy donkeys have a natural colony of bacteria that largely live in harmony.
Read moreGenerally, a horse that has fully recovered from colic surgery is no less healthy than it was before the colic episode.
Read moreThe treatment selectively kills cancerous cells without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.
Read moreRiders who had completed more starts in previous competitions accumulated fewer faults in first rounds and jump-offs.
Read moreThe future could involve enhanced and individualized therapies, providing a better outcome for affected animals.
Read more“It remains open whether S. aureus plays a rather primary or secondary role in the development of equine pastern dermatitis,” say researchers.
Read moreOwner reports indicate that “self-control is greater in thoroughbreds, and “dominance/aggression” is also higher in off-the-track racehorses.
Read moreHeart-rate changes seen in horses in the French study suggested that pet-directed speech had an arousing effect.
Read moreThe relationship found between discomfort and performance highlights the importance of recognition and management of pain for optimising performance, researchers say.
Read more“Unwanted behaviors, ‘vices’, and other such problems are our horses’ only way of telling us that our behavior may be negatively affecting their welfare – and we often miss the subtler signals our horses send us”.
Read moreThe condition, which affects the upper chambers of the heart, needs to be identified early to prevent it becoming persistent, say researchers.
Read more“When you encapsulate the cells within hydrogel, you can keep the cells in the joint longer, and this may lead to better treatment outcomes.”
Read moreDoctors should assess for pre-existing and new mental health symptoms throughout concussion recovery, the researchers say.
Read moreSystem could ultimately be used in a competition setting, according to the researchers.
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