News: horses

Competitive cuts for horses

Photo of a horse showing hairs around the nose and mouth.
Posted on Aug 7 2023 by Jessica Stanley

A new University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ study has revealed people who compete with their horse are more likely to trim hairs around the ears and muzzle on their horses, despite welfare concerns.

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Racehorse retirement off to a good start thanks to partnership

Horse with Animal Attendant
Posted on May 18 2023 by Jessica Stanley

Racehorses are on track for a better retirement thanks to subsidised vet care made possible through a new partnership between the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and Racing SA.

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Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma

Surita du Preez with horse
Posted on Mar 11 2020 by Robyn Mills

University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers are investigating the frequency of equine asthma and risk factors for its presence in horses across Australia, and whether the recent bushfires have increased respiratory distress.

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