Track factors in fatal leg fractures in racehorses explored
Dirt surfaces showed higher rates of forelimb injuries compared to other surfaces, while hind limbs were more likely to experience a fatal fracture on turf than on dirt.
Read moreDirt surfaces showed higher rates of forelimb injuries compared to other surfaces, while hind limbs were more likely to experience a fatal fracture on turf than on dirt.
Read more“The differences found between male and female horse handlers suggest that sex is an important factor to consider when understanding equine behaviour.”
Read more“The effect of withholding feed should be taken into consideration when interpreting data on the equine faecal bacterial microbiota in horses.”
Read moreThe condition often has a poor prognosis for function and life, the researchers said.
Read moreThe FEI has decreed that all international level cross-country jumps made after January 1, 2021 must incorporate frangible technology.
Read moreMineralisation of the longitudinal odontoid ligament appears to be quite common, but the study findings suggest no link to head shaking.
Read moreHorses with multiple riders were more likely to be unresponsive to leg and whip cues, compared to horses with fewer riders, researchers found.
Read morePeriodic preventative care checkups, performed at least bi-annually, can be key to catching many age-related conditions and diseases that owners may not notice in their everyday care because of gradual onset.
Read moreResearchers set out to evaluate oxidative stress parameters in the horses in relation to their housing conditions, presence of stereotypies, age, sex and breed.
Read morePaddock-level management and farm structure were key drivers in the quality of grasslands in the German study, not socio-economic factors.
Read moreFindings highlight the importance of effective and humane in-hand training. Horses who are well-behaved in-hand will likely be better behaved under saddle.
Read moreCloud-based system gives trainers and stable staff instant access to all details of the horses in their care.
Read moreUse of behavioural scale could identify horses who may benefit from veterinary investigation and treatment, potentially resulting in better performance and welfare.
Read moreThe effects of non-psychoactive CBD (cannabinoid) products in horses remains the subject of ongoing research, but for now, it is likely to result in failed drug tests in both sport and racing horses.
Read moreInternational Federation of Horseracing Authorities releases minimum horse welfare standards for the racing industry.
Read moreTry these cost-saving moves to extend your resources and reduce the cost of feeding horses, particularly in winter.
Read more“This study identified 25 different types of resource in use by 304 veterinary surgeons and demonstrated a greater consistency with competition guidelines than the datasheet advice.”
Read moreMany horses do not need to be rugged over winter. Here’s why.
Read more“Human–animal interactions are emotionally charged events, eliciting specific emotional states in both subjects involved.”
Read moreHand injuries in horse sport not only represented one of the most common sports injuries, but were also associated with more surgeries and hospitalisation.
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