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Horses starve to death in the shadows of the pyramids

Horses starve to death in the shadows of the pyramids

A makeshift horse graveyard, the devastating impact of the political unrest in Egypt. Former MP tells of "heartbreaking" plight of...

Neonatal foals: What is normal and what is not

Marie Rippingale's article provides information on the normal presentation and behaviour of neonatal foals, conditions encountered and treatment that can...

Marie Rippingale
Horse ID system hot topic at forum

Horse ID system hot topic at forum

The National Equine Forum took place last week National Equine Forum also discusses welfare and overbreeding The horse ID system,...

Equestrian governing body issues anti-doping guidance

Equestrian governing body issues anti-doping guidance

The FEI has clarified its anti-doping procedures. FEI move follows "discussions" about time it takes to bring prosecutions The international...

Stem cell breakthrough benefits horse health

Stem cell breakthrough benefits horse health

Scientists have created working nerve cells from horse stem cells for the first time. Discovery could offer new treatments for...

Equine grass sickness confirmed in Guernsey

Equine grass sickness confirmed in Guernsey

Horse owners that are concerned about EGS have been advised to seek advice from their vet. Outbreak thought to be caused...

Hot topics to be debated at equine forum

Hot topics to be debated at equine forum

Delegates at the National Equine Forum can get up-to-date on equine research. Speakers discuss welfare, research and legislation at NEF...

Practised hands needed for 'project' horses

Practised hands needed for ‘project’ horses

Project horses require experienced, patient owners. Horse charity urges experienced owners to rehome a horse Experienced horse owners are urged...

Post anaesthetic equine colic study identifies risks

Post anaesthetic equine colic study identifies risks

Research in America has highlighted common factors in post anaesthetic equine colic. Research highlights common factors after two year study...

Science of the saddle at international conference

Science of the saddle at international conference

The Saddle Trust’s second international conference will take place in November. Affects on horses and riders to be discussed The...