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”
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How risk factors for Musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses vary for Two-year-old and Older horses, and with Type of Injury
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”
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”
