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Donkey behaviour analysed
A lack of scientific evidence relating to donkey behaviour can make it difficult to reliably assess the animals’ welfare needs Research finds large...
Lameness remains a major problem for UK horses
Horse health survey has confirmed that lameness remains the most common syndrome for UK’s horses The National Equine Health Survey...
Ride through the battlefields with World Horse Welfare
The bespoke tour will follow in the hoofprints of the brave horses and men of the Great War. Tour commemorates...
Exercise “an important factor” in origins of horse colon impactions
"The high proportion of cases that did not have ridden exercise has not been previously reported, and therefore warrants further...
Horse study unlocks clues to ageing tendons
Damaged tendons in younger horses were found to contain more of the proteins used in healing than the damaged samples...
BHA announce seventh case of morphine
BHA have received analysis reporting the findings and the trainers involved have been informed. Two further post-race samples found to...
Control of Horses Bill welcomed
Welfare charities estimate there are around 3,000 horses being illegally grazed in England. Charities praise move to find solutions to...
Donkey Sanctuary welcomes its smallest arrival
The newborn is one of the smallest arrivals at the sanctuary – about the size of a dog. Smallest ever...
BCF launch free online equine CPD videos
Videos provide opportunity to earn a one-hour CPD certificate Leading veterinary imaging-provider BCF Technology, has created a series of free...
Defra to hold horse welfare evidence session
Announcement follows Welsh government’s lead on fly-grazing legislation Defra will be conducting a short enquiry into horse welfare with a...