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Prescription law change requires ID number

Prescription law change requires ID number

Until now, practitioners have not been required to include a unique identification code when prescribing Schedule 2 and 3 controlled...

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FEI meets with UAE delegation

FEI meets with UAE delegation

The suspension will remain in force until the Bureau has agreed that all necessary processes have been put in place....

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Anti-fly-grazing law comes into force

Anti-fly-grazing law comes into force

More options are now available for removing fly-grazed horses, aside from public sale. Bill gives landowners and local authorities greater...

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Critical care for adult horses

A description of come of the procedures that might be performed in critically ill horses…...

Scientists devise Body Condition Index for horses

A new Body Condition Index for horses has been devised following a study conducted by the University of Melbourne in...

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Study sheds light on pain-related behaviour

Study sheds light on pain-related behaviour

The donkeys had a high prevalence of clinical abnormalities. (stock photo) Working donkeys found to have high prevalence of health problems...

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Sweden exempt from pre-race sampling in Britain

Sweden exempt from pre-race sampling in Britain

Sweden joins Ireland, France and Germany on the sampling exemption list. Nation’s anti-doping rules meet BHA requirements Swedish racehorses are...

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Improving welfare of working equines

Improving welfare of working equines

Working donkeys, mules and horses support many people living in poverty around the world. Animal welfare can be improved despite...

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UAE's bid to lift suspension fails

UAE’s bid to lift suspension fails

The suspension will now remain in force pending the results of a formal appeal lodged by the UAE National Federation....

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Study reveals calming effect of magnesium

Study reveals calming effect of magnesium

Magnesium can help promote a more relaxed riding experience. Slows a horses reaction speed by over a third Magnesium can...

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