An educational program is helping horse owners and vets recognise and treat two hormonal conditions that are the most common causes of founder. University of Queensland researcher Dr Allison Stewart said the program could help reduce the impact of founder, or equine […]
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Recycling initiative helps horses sleep easy
Horses are sleeping easy at the University of Queensland VETS Equine Specialist Hospital thanks to a sustainability initiative. The Agribedding project transforms used cardboard boxes—from UQ’s Gatton campus and beyond—into bedding material for horses and foals. “From an environmental perspective […]
New pet database to improve animal health
Vets, pets, owners and researchers are set to collaborate on a new project to investigate companion animal health problems and identify risk factors for common disorders in our favourite pets. The University of Queensland is part of a national collaboration […]
Equine equine vet
The University of California’s Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has this month had a rather different graduate than usual—Dr Teddy the thoroughbred. The 19-year-old now-doctor received his honorary degree for being a ‘Master Equine Educator’ to UC’s veterinary students. Dr […]
Nosebands hurting horses
A new study by the University of Sydney has found that nosebands commonly used in show jumping, dressage and other eventing are causing stressful responses in horses. The bands, which halt horses from opening their jaws, have been found […]
Top-of-the-line vet technology donated to help working horses in Gambia
A new digitised X-ray system and accompanying generator has been generously gifted to the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust for working horses. The Trusts’ new centre will receive a Carestream Vita Flex Digital X-Ray from BCF Technology—imaging specialists in the veterinary […]
Equine obesity a growing issue for vets and horse owners
Equine obesity is an increasing but under-recognised welfare issue both in the UK and globally, states new research from the Animal Health Trust (AHT) recently published in the Equine Veterinary Journal. Data collected from 785 horses and ponies (31% of […]
Discovery of Australian bat lyssavirus in horses poses further threats to human and animal health
The confirmation of the first two cases of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) in horses last year has highlighted the need for greater awareness of the disease in all domestic animals. A rabies-like virus, ABLV had previously only been detected in […]