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The gene genie is out of the bottle, telling a powerful story about the horse
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The gene genie is out of the bottle, telling a powerful story about the horse

October 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

A worrying decline in genetic diversity in horses in the last 200 years covers the time of the development of horse breeds, the establishment of studbooks and extensive selective breeding.

Donkey skin trade “short-term gain”, but long-term disaster
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Donkey skin trade “short-term gain”, but long-term disaster

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
3D scanner successfully detects lower-leg swelling in showjumpers
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3D scanner successfully detects lower-leg swelling in showjumpers

October 2, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Thousands of bugs to emerge in new parasite digitization project
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Thousands of bugs to emerge in new parasite digitization project

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Katherine Hancock 0
Huge equestrian sculpture an “important national conversation”
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Huge equestrian sculpture an “important national conversation”

October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

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Young females seek specialist concussion help later than males, study finds
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Young females seek specialist concussion help later than males, study finds

October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

“Delayed presentation to specialty care for concussion is associated with prolonged recovery, and that is something we can potentially address.”

Emtech dies at Santa Anita, adding to racetrack toll
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Emtech dies at Santa Anita, adding to racetrack toll

September 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Starved horse the perfect ambassador on childhood hunger trek
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Starved horse the perfect ambassador on childhood hunger trek

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Rob Warren 0
Antimicrobial resistance in equine clinics at “concerning level”
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Antimicrobial resistance in equine clinics at “concerning level”

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Mark Andrews 0
Experts weigh in on the biggest risk factor for common form of laminitis
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Experts weigh in on the biggest risk factor for common form of laminitis

September 29, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

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Abnormal bony changes common in the neck of horses – study
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Abnormal bony changes common in the neck of horses – study

September 27, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

The findings of the American study showed a high prevalence of mild grades of bone disease affected cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae.

Neuromas found at castration sites. Could some be painful?
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Neuromas found at castration sites. Could some be painful?

September 25, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Aust researchers delve into inflammation-insulin dysregulation link in horses
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Aust researchers delve into inflammation-insulin dysregulation link in horses

September 24, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Quarter horses who compete in unsanctioned races a risk for EIA spread, say vets
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Quarter horses who compete in unsanctioned races a risk for EIA spread, say vets

September 17, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
3D mapping explores atrial fibrillation in horses
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3D mapping explores atrial fibrillation in horses

September 16, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

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Rein tension in dressage transitions explored in study
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Rein tension in dressage transitions explored in study

September 26, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

“Large differences in rein tension between the horses and riders suggests that it is possible for some riders to make the horse perform transitions with a lighter contact, and that this is a feasible goal during training.”

Are goldfish an effective cleaner for horse troughs?
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Are goldfish an effective cleaner for horse troughs?

September 23, 2019October 1, 2019 Mark Andrews 1
Few horse welfare issues make it to Swiss sanctions commission, study finds
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Few horse welfare issues make it to Swiss sanctions commission, study finds

September 19, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Infrared imaging helpful in assessing saddle load and fit, researchers find
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Infrared imaging helpful in assessing saddle load and fit, researchers find

September 15, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1
Equestrian worker’s dust exposure explored in study
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Equestrian worker’s dust exposure explored in study

September 12, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

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Ongoing study explores horses’ reactions to electric vehicles
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Ongoing study explores horses’ reactions to electric vehicles

September 28, 2019October 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, was brought up to speed with the ongoing research during a recent visit to Askham Bryan College in England.

Warmblood Fragile Foal mutation found in thoroughbreds, but not a breakdown cause
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Warmblood Fragile Foal mutation found in thoroughbreds, but not a breakdown cause

September 26, 2019September 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Beating the heat: When is it too hot to ride your horse?
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Beating the heat: When is it too hot to ride your horse?

September 25, 2019September 30, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Brain-wave monitoring shows promise in monitoring horses under anesthesia
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Brain-wave monitoring shows promise in monitoring horses under anesthesia

September 18, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Make-up of one gene points to racing success of Arabian horses, say researchers
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Make-up of one gene points to racing success of Arabian horses, say researchers

September 13, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

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Wild horse fertility control measures on verge of major boost in US
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Wild horse fertility control measures on verge of major boost in US

September 28, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

Senate Appropriations Committee dedicates an extra $US35 million toward the first-ever large-scale effort to implement “proven, safe and humane” control measures.

Humans’ role in North American extinctions laid bare in research
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Humans’ role in North American extinctions laid bare in research

September 23, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Ancient DNA points to a much simpler family tree for horses, say researchers
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Ancient DNA points to a much simpler family tree for horses, say researchers

September 20, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
“Donkeys go wild in Devon”: Natural grazing trial for equine herd
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“Donkeys go wild in Devon”: Natural grazing trial for equine herd

September 18, 2019September 22, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Equine charity coalition gets hands-on for OIE welfare plan
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Equine charity coalition gets hands-on for OIE welfare plan

September 17, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

Culture and the artsView All

On film and in bronze: Valegro makes mark again
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On film and in bronze: Valegro makes mark again

September 21, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

“Valegro: Sculpting the Legend” tells the story of the citizens of Newent in Gloucestershire and how the honoured Olympic gold medalist Valegro.

Wild horse shot wins photo competition
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Wild horse shot wins photo competition

September 19, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
NY carriage horses inspire Central Park’s latest equine sculpture
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NY carriage horses inspire Central Park’s latest equine sculpture

September 10, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Remains of extinct horse found at site of early human occupation in North America
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Remains of extinct horse found at site of early human occupation in North America

September 2, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2
First human arrivals in Mongolia ate horses, wild cattle and sheep, findings suggest
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First human arrivals in Mongolia ate horses, wild cattle and sheep, findings suggest

August 18, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

From the breeding barnView All

Genetic insights into Britain’s only native warmblood horse revealed
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Genetic insights into Britain’s only native warmblood horse revealed

September 24, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1

“The Cleveland Bay is unique among world horse breeds and conservation is important.”

Genetic “jewels” may lie within the Estonian Native Horse, say researchers
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Genetic “jewels” may lie within the Estonian Native Horse, say researchers

September 22, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
DNA tells the story of breeding decisions among Swedish Warmbloods
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DNA tells the story of breeding decisions among Swedish Warmbloods

September 21, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
US Jockey Club turns to science to tackle thoroughbred breeding concerns
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US Jockey Club turns to science to tackle thoroughbred breeding concerns

September 20, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0
Sex lives of the most popular US Thoroughbreds may be curbed
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Sex lives of the most popular US Thoroughbreds may be curbed

September 7, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 0

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