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Research articles on the care and training of the horse.

WCVM PhD student Dr Suzanne Mund.
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Stem cell therapy shows promise in aiding equine wound healing

April 2, 2022April 4, 2022 Myrna MacDonald 250 Views 0 Comments

The horses’ healed wounds had smaller immature scar sizes, which may signal a better repair in terms of cosmetics and function.

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The drug had been administered by an air transport company, and the rider was not told at the time.
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Many US horse owners buy painkillers without consulting a vet – study

April 2, 2022April 4, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 254 Views 0 Comments

“They may have these drugs sitting out where they are available for kids to access or people who know nothing about them.”

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Donkeys 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.
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Not the same as horses: Researchers explore laminitis in donkeys

March 31, 2022April 1, 2022 Mark Andrews 292 Views 0 Comments

Donkeys 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.

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The scoping review of synovial sepsis treatment highlights the need for more work, with a particular look at the influence of the risk factors identified.
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Factors linked to outcomes in joint infections in horses identified in review

March 28, 2022April 1, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 262 Views 0 Comments

The scoping review highlights the need for more work, with a particular look at the influence of the risk factors identified.

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Findings reveal fresh insights into this important ecosystem, while also showcasing the advantages of shotgun metagenomics.
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Hindgut diversity in horses laid bare in major study of microorganisms

March 26, 2022April 1, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 288 Views 0 Comments

Findings reveal fresh insights into this important ecosystem, while also showcasing the advantages of shotgun metagenomics.

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At a webinar last week titled “Will we be riding in 20 years time?“, Dr Jane Nixon, an equine veterinarian of 44 years, said that through globalization, horse sport has become exposed to a new and unfamiliar audience with no prior concept of equestrian cultural traditions and practices.
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Future of horse riding isn’t a given, leading vet says

March 24, 2022March 27, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 330 Views 0 Comments

“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.”

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The eyes of healthy donkeys have a natural colony of bacteria that largely live in harmony.
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The eyes have it: Bacterial colonies in the eyes of donkeys explored

March 23, 2022March 27, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 360 Views 0 Comments

The eyes of healthy donkeys have a natural colony of bacteria that largely live in harmony.

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A colic surgery incision. The sutures are removed around 12 to 14 days after surgery.
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Colic surgery in horses: Post-op care key to success

March 21, 2022March 23, 2022 Sabrina Brashares 386 Views 0 Comments

Generally, a horse that has fully recovered from colic surgery is no less healthy than it was before the colic episode.

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The new procedures requires three treatment sessions, a week apart. Photo: Royal Veterinary College
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New treatment available in Britain for inoperable melanomas in horses

March 20, 2022March 23, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 370 Views 0 Comments

The treatment selectively kills cancerous cells without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.

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Riders who had completed more starts in previous competitions accumulated fewer faults in first rounds and jump-offs.
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Downed rails in showjumping are not random faults, researchers find

March 18, 2022March 23, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 360 Views 0 Comments

Riders who had completed more starts in previous competitions accumulated fewer faults in first rounds and jump-offs.

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The future could involve enhanced and individualized therapies, providing a better outcome for affected animals.
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Review explores the path ahead for helping horses with severe asthma

March 17, 2022March 23, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 307 Views 0 Comments

The future could involve enhanced and individualized therapies, providing a better outcome for affected animals.

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"It remains open whether S. aureus plays a rather primary or secondary role in the development of equine pastern dermatitis," say researchers.
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Spotlight falls on the role of Staphylococcus aureus in mud fever in horses

March 16, 2022March 18, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 354 Views 0 Comments

“It remains open whether S. aureus plays a rather primary or secondary role in the development of equine pastern dermatitis,” say researchers.

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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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Study finds that retrained racehorses “more social” than other breeds

March 13, 2022March 17, 2022 Mark Andrews 416 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Owner reports indicate that “self-control is greater in thoroughbreds, and “dominance/aggression” is also higher in off-the-track racehorses.

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Heart-rate changes seen in horses in the French study suggested that pet-directed speech had an arousing effect.
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Horses are more attentive and aroused when “baby talk” is used – study

March 13, 2022March 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 374 Views 0 Comments

Heart-rate changes seen in horses in the French study suggested that pet-directed speech had an arousing effect.

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The relationship found between discomfort and performance highlights the importance of recognition and management of pain for optimising performance, researchers say.
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Nearly 10% of one-day eventers in study may have had a musculoskeletal problem

March 12, 2022March 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 321 Views 0 Comments

The relationship found between discomfort and performance highlights the importance of recognition and management of pain for optimising performance, researchers say.

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“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”.
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Five new horse behavior studies to kick off this year

March 12, 2022March 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 338 Views 0 Comments

“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”.

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Atrial fibrillation, which affects the upper chambers of the heart, needs to be identified early to prevent it becoming persistent, say researchers.
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Early diagnosis crucial in cases of sporadic atrial fibrillation in horses – review

March 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 324 Views 0 Comments

The condition, which affects the upper chambers of the heart, needs to be identified early to prevent it becoming persistent, say researchers.

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Dr Thomas Koch examines a horse's fetlock. His team is looking at encapsulating stem cells for treating horses with osteoarthritis.
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Gel-coated stem cells could be next step for horses with osteoarthritis

March 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 251 Views 0 Comments

“When you encapsulate the cells within hydrogel, you can keep the cells in the joint longer, and this may lead to better treatment outcomes.”

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Doctors should assess for pre-existing and new mental health symptoms throughout concussion recovery, the researchers say.
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Risk of mental health problems in children, teens following concussion

March 9, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 301 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Doctors should assess for pre-existing and new mental health symptoms throughout concussion recovery, the researchers say.

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Examples of natural pigmentation colours and patterns.
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New protocol standardizes recording of lip-related pigment changes and lesions in horses

March 5, 2022March 7, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 973 Views 0 Comments

System could ultimately be used in a competition setting, according to the researchers.

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