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Gastric ulcers most common equine insurance claim, data shows
Digestive disorders were the most commonly claimed ailment for the second year. Digestive disorders including ulcers top the list for...
Practical sessions to return to BEVA Congress
Practical sessions were last held in 2019. Delegates will be able to get hands-on with skin grafting and self-defence. For...
Belief in equine capacity for emotion linked to welfare, study finds
Animals whose owners believed they felt emotions or had emotional bonds with them were in significantly better health. Equids whose...
Owners prioritise horse care over themselves, survey reveals
Ninety per cent had experienced price increases in horse care. Almost 50 per cent cut their own costs to spend...
Scientist creates saddle-map to reduce horse back pain
"A poor interface between a saddle and a horse’s back can lead to severe tissue damage in horses." – Dr...
NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award nominations open
HRH The Princess Royal presenting this year’s award to Charlotte Thornycroft. The award celebrates the unsung heroes of the equestrian...
New study into impact of plastic pollution on livestock and donkeys
The study will focus on animals on Lamu Island in Kenya where subsistence farming is common. Researchers will examine amount...
Charity helps over 36,000 animals after Pakistan flood
The flood brought water-borne diseases, food insecurity and loss of livelihoods. Brooke helped over 60,000 people and animals after the...
New project to explore ways to improve racehorse safety
"By identifying risk factors and monitoring trends over time, this work will help improve the safety and welfare of horses...
App data to aid equine disease research
The data will be used to identify infection hot spots. Researchers ask horse owners to share movement data. Horse owners...