The study team identified four factors associated with particularly high odds of injury in this population of racehorses: First-born Two-year-old Thoroughbred (who were the first-born of mares)… Read more “How risk factors for Musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses vary for Two-year-old and Older horses, and with Type of Injury”
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New Zealand is a pioneer in the traceability of horse welfare across racehorses throughout life
New Zealand implemented rules for ensuring horse welfare september 2020. They are involving the traceability of thoroughbreds in New Zealand, and all horses will be required to… Read more “New Zealand is a pioneer in the traceability of horse welfare across racehorses throughout life”
How can walking reveal lameness?
Researchers have looked att and described the changes in motion pattern and vertical ground reaction forces (GRFz) in horses with induced forelimb lameness at the walk, and… Read more “How can walking reveal lameness?”
Event horses behaviour in warm up can indicate discomfort and failure to complete
A recent study has used a horse behavior scale to identify high-level event horses at risk of poor cross-country performance. Drs. Sue Dyson and Andrea Ellis completed… Read more “Event horses behaviour in warm up can indicate discomfort and failure to complete”
New research found 3 biomarkers to detect race horses at risk of catastrophic injury
A team from the University of Kentucky recently completed a 2.5-year project measuring messenger RNA (mRNA) and identified three markers veterinarians might be able to use to… Read more “New research found 3 biomarkers to detect race horses at risk of catastrophic injury”
Extract from the plant Milk thistle may prove to be useful in the treatment or prevention of several inflammatory conditions in horses.
Silibinin is a natural polyphenolic flavonoid extracted from the plant milk thistle, Silybum marianum. Silibinin has been reported to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and support the… Read more “Extract from the plant Milk thistle may prove to be useful in the treatment or prevention of several inflammatory conditions in horses.”
Curiosity seems associated with enhanced learning in young horses
An danish study, at Aarhus university, presents the first evidence of a link between object-directed curiosity and learning performance in young horses in two very different learning… Read more “Curiosity seems associated with enhanced learning in young horses”
Water is crucial to prevent winter colic
Nothing can drain the colour from a horse owner’s face quicker than hearing the word colic. And winter is an important season to focus on colic prevention… Read more “Water is crucial to prevent winter colic”
Majority of thoroughbreds successfully moved to new careers in Queensland, Australia
Nearly all Thoroughbred racehorses in a Queensland study were successfully repurposed after racing, although those who bowed out with injuries were less likely to find performance roles.… Read more “Majority of thoroughbreds successfully moved to new careers in Queensland, Australia”
OptiAnimal on UIC Demo day
OptiAnimal competed in the pitch contest in Best business idea @UIC. Have a look into the pitch contest at Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC) on the UIC Demo… Read more “OptiAnimal on UIC Demo day”
