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New method helps vets assess ridden pain in horses
Equine vets scored each horse for the presence of 24 behaviours that may indicate pain. Volunteer vets praise assessment tool...
Restrictions on flunixin relaxed
"Flunixin is a unique medicine in managing pain and sepsis in horses with colic." Short-term access restored for non-food producing...
VMD urged to overturn decision on flunixin
Flunixin is a common analgesic used in horses with colic Product suspended over potential risk to humans Leading equine veterinary...
Calls to end long distance journeys to slaughter in Europe
World Horse Welfare launched a petition urging the European Commission to impose a maximum journey limit of nine to 12...
New Zealand bans tight nosebands during dressage
Under the new rules, “no noseband may ever be so tightly fixed that it will harm the horse" New rule...
Essentials of grooming horses
Equine nurse Marie Rippingale discusses the correct equipment and techniques required for grooming equine patients. ...
