To rug or not?
Author: Equine Science Update Some horse owners routinely put rugs (blankets) on their horses all year round, however new research…
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British Equestrian supports new advice over use of water treadmills
New guidelines endorsed by British Equestrian (BEF) have been published to highlight best practice in the use of water treadmills…
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The importance of keeping flexible whilst not riding
In these rather unusual days when lots of riders can’t, or are choosing not to ride, it’s important that we…
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Haygain examine why spring grass is dangerous for horses
Sugars in spring grass Winter sees most domesticated horses in the Northern Hemisphere being fed dried forage for months on…
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The professionals at Haygain take us through how to manage grazing in the summer months to ensure optimum horse health
Summer finally seems to have graced us with its presence after some extremely changeable weather at the end of spring.…
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New study combining physics and biology sheds fresh light on hoof growth
New collaborative work between researchers in equine medicine, maths, physics and stem cell biology has resulted in a clearer understanding…
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New study confirms value of Ridden-Horse-Ethogram to identify musculoskeletal pain
Horses, as flight animals, instinctively remain silent in the face of pain, but a new study, recently published in Equine…
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Leading education journal publishes results of horse and rider weight ratio study
The results of a pilot study on the effects of rider weight on equine performance have been published in the world’s…
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New equine bereavement support course to help owners deal with loss and grief
Blue Cross pet charity is offering an equine bereavement support webinar as part of a range of courses for professionals…
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Equine Flu Advice To Shows
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) continues to strongly recommend to competition and event organisers that they check the Equine ID…
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New study of bacteria in ponies’ guts sheds light on ageing and obesity
The complex community of tiny living cells (microbes) living in the horse’s gut may provide valuable information about ageing and…
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Latest BEF update after more positive Equine Flu tests 18/02/19
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) notes that the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has reported more positive tests for equine flu…
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Update On Equine Flu Outbreak
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) notes the latest update from the Animal Health Trust (follow @equiflunet on Twitter for more…
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The horseracing community in Newmarket is tonight being informed that four positive tests for equine influenza have been returned this…
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Zoetis UK Statement Following The Equine Flu Outbreak
WALTON OAKS, SURREY – Feb, 8, 2019 Zoetis UK Ltd. Zoetis is aware of possible customer concernsabout the current Equine Influenza…
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EVJ Provides Free Online Access to Latest Research on Endocrinopathic Laminitis
Laminitis, a complex, common and potentially devastating disease, remains one of the greatest veterinary challenges in the equestrian world. As…
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Equine influenza Q&A
Our main priority is to do all we can to prevent the spread of the equine influenza virus and to…
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Vet Warns Of The Risks Of Not Treating For Encysted Small Redworm
London, UK – Feb 05, 2019 – Zoetis Inc. today announced that recent cases of serious disease caused by severe encysted small…
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Researchers find part of the missing link between high insulin and laminitis
Veterinary researchers in Australia have identified a possible mechanistic link between high levels of insulin and equine laminitis. The study,…
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Is garlic effective against worms?
Two studies offer differing assessments of the value of garlic in worm control in horses. Garlic is said to have…
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Vets urge owners to help horses lose weight NOW to prevent serious health risks
With some studies suggesting that more than half of certain horse populations in the UK are overweight or obese, the…
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Magnesium may not consistently influence reaction speed
Horses have evolved to run away in the face of danger. While this may keep them safe from predators, it…
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Winter Colic – prevention is always better than cure
Colic is, unfortunately, an increasingly common issue as the colder weather sets in, resulting in abdominal pain for the horse.…
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Triumph for Saddle Research Trust Conference
The third Saddle Research Trust Conference, held on 8th December in Nottingham, has been lauded by delegates, speakers and organisers as…
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Back to Basics- external hoof anatomy part 4
This is the last video in this series that I am gifting to my Facebook followers on the anatomy of…
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Magnesium may not consistently influence reaction speed after all suggests new research
Although the calming properties of magnesium have been well documented anecdotally, the latest science suggests it may not reliably slow…
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Psyllium and magnesium sulphate for treating sand accumulation
A recent study found that a combination of psyllium and magnesium sulphate was effective at clearing accumulations of sand in…
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Are Horses Stressed When First Bitted?
Many working horses exhibit expressions of mouth discomfort such as opening the mouth, grinding their teeth or crossing the jaw…
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How to Prevent an Equine Cough
Haygain are dedicated to improving equine health through research and innovation, and here they examine why a horse might cough,…
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Vet receives award for novel equine PPID treatment
Last week BEVA announced that their prestigious 2018 Sam Hignett award has been given for research into a novel treatment…
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