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Vigilance urged in France amid equine herpesvirus outbreaks
Vaccination remains an effective preventive measure against equine herpesvirus. Around 200 horses thought to have been affected French officials have...
Promising new live vaccine for equine influenza
The vaccine was created using reverse genetics, which means it can be updated to protect against emerging strains. Scientists say...
Statue dedicated to heroic war horse
The larger-than-life statue weighs in at 1,000lb. Korean War veterans to unveil statue of Sergeant Reckless A statue of the...
Horses ‘read and remember’ human facial expressions
This is the first time it has been shown that horses can remember emotional experiences with specific individuals. Seeing angry...
Equine charities sign Memorandum of Understanding
"Equine vets, equipped with the necessary skills, have a fundamental role to play in China’s expanding equestrian market and beyond"...
Airway disease in racehorses more common than thought
Developing an improved understanding of IAD could lead to better health in horses and a more competitive horse racing industry....
Horse crisis reaches four-year high
The national horse crisis was first highlighted by the RSPCA in 2012. RSPCA officers warn charity is ‘stretched to the...
AHT begins equine herpes virus vaccine research
Equine herpes virus causes respiratory disease, abortion or fatal illness in newborn foals. Charity to design a modified live virus...
New protocol for outbreaks of CEM
Taylorella equigenitalis, the bacterium that causes CEM, can be passed through natural mating and artificial insemination. Highly contagious disease remains...
BHA confirms scope of Cheltenham racecourse review
The review is expected to conclude in summer 2018. Racing body to conduct review after racehorse deaths A review is...