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Human trial of Hendra vaccine comes to a close
Hendra virus occurs naturally in flying foxes and causes severe disease in horses and humans. Chief health officer says there...
Pirbright identifies safe AHS vaccine
In susceptible horse populations, African horse sickness (AHS) causes up to 90 per cent mortality. Scientists say modern vaccine could...
Wearable tech for racehorses could reduce fatalities
The device records information about the animal’s movement, such as speed and acceleration. Equimètre sensor may catch injuries like bucked...
Some horses ‘genetically vulnerable’ to sarcoids
"By studying this phenomenon in horses you can learn about human cancer and vice versa." New research mirrors findings in...
Horse dealers and vet found guilty of fraud
Officers identified a total of 17 victims throughout the course of the investigation. Trio colluded in the sale of sick...
Two racehorses test positive for banned substance
Under World Anti-Doping Agency Rules, EPO has been banned for use by human athletes since the 1990s. (stock photo) FEI...