Finnish researchers found more horses with bit-related lesions than without—and most of the riders had no idea. Bruises and open sores from bit use are common even… Read more
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Horses are sensitive to baby talk: pet-directed speech facilitates communication with humans
A new study provides evidence that human speech style can affect equine behavior and that pet-directed speech (aka “baby talk”) improves human-horse communication. Do you talk to… Read more “Horses are sensitive to baby talk: pet-directed speech facilitates communication with humans”
New strain of horse-killing Hendra virus identified in Australia
Australian scientists have identified a new strain of the deadly Hendra virus that was the cause of a previously unexplained horse death in September 2015. The newly… Read more “New strain of horse-killing Hendra virus identified in Australia”
Osteochondrosis, decrease long-term racing despite early surgical intervention
Osteochondrosis, a common developmental bone disorder in horses, decreases long‐term racing performance in Standardbreds, study findings show. Their study, reported in the journal Veterinary Surgery, focused on… Read more “Osteochondrosis, decrease long-term racing despite early surgical intervention”
Listen to how you prepare for a colic situation
As Colic is every horse owners nightmare, you really do need to have some knowledge of how to act if your horse will be next. Also, don’t… Read more “Listen to how you prepare for a colic situation”
Today we’re speaking at Hästföretagarforum
Hästföretagarforum is a seminar organized by the Gothenburg Horse Show and EuroHorse jointly in connection with the World Cup competitions in Gothenburg. The presentations are in swedish.… Read more “Today we’re speaking at Hästföretagarforum”
Acute bandaging – do you know the techniques?
What do you really need to have in the stable pharmacy to be ready on the day the accident occurs? And what bandages should you as a… Read more “Acute bandaging – do you know the techniques?”
On what and when does a healthy stress-free horse spend the time during the day?
The way in which your horse spends its day is a likely reflection of its well-being, according to researchers. Healthy, stress-free horses exhibit a highly repetitive daily… Read more “On what and when does a healthy stress-free horse spend the time during the day?”
“Nobody wants to see an outbreak like this ever again”, FEI Vet on EHV-1
FEI Veterinary Director Göran Åkerström from Sweden said while EHV-1 is endemic in many countries, the current outbreak of the neurological form is the worse that has… Read more ““Nobody wants to see an outbreak like this ever again”, FEI Vet on EHV-1″
Now 17 horses down in EHV-1
The FEI was notified today of five new deaths– two in Belgium and three in Germany (including a neonatal foal), where it was also confirmed that five… Read more “Now 17 horses down in EHV-1”
