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A new collaborative research study led by Dr. Rebecca Bellone of the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) in California has provided further evidence that the CSNB2 allele causes congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) in the Tennessee Walking Horse. 

To read this article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/news/study-traces-genetics-of-night-blindness-in-twh-other-breeds/

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A recent Morris Animal Foundation-funded study sheds light on how to better care for horses by evaluating the effects different feeding methods have on equine health and well-being. The results have been published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.

Read article here: https://equusmagazine.com/news/study-examines-impacts-of-three-feeding-styles/

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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) published a series of safety recommendations on Oct. 11 with the goal of complementing the current risk assessment processes already in place for Thoroughbred racing in the United States. 

Read the article at https://equusmagazine.com/news/aaep-issues-safety-recommendations-for-u-s-thoroughbred-racing/

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When your horse suffers a large, bleeding wound, summon help and then take steps to lay the groundwork for healing.

Read article at: https://equusmagazine.com/injuries-and-first-aid/large-laceration-first-steps/

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American Humane, the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, announced on Sept. 20 its official certification of Anheuser-Busch‘s iconic Budweiser Clydesdales and their traditional companions, the Dalmatian dogs. The distinction of American Humane Certified™ identifies that Anheuser-Busch has met American Humane’s comprehensive, science-based standards for animal welfare and humane treatment of animals.

Read the article at: https://equusmagazine.com/news/american-humane-awards-welfare-certification-to-budweiser-clydesdales-dalmatians/

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Brooke USA Foundation, the leading equine welfare organization working to improve the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules in developing countries, recently launched an emergency appeal to raise funds to help working animals affected by the massive earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, 2023.

Read the article here: https://equusmagazine.com/news/brooke-usa-launches-emergency-appeal-after-morocco-earthquake/

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Research suggests that horses are better able to interpret human gestures than previously thought, and some can even discern the credibility of information presented to them.A study conducted at Kyoto University builds on previous work showing that horses can understand human pointing cues---following a gesture indicating the location of a treat, for instance.

You can read this article here: https://equusmagazine.com/news/horses-understand-human-gestures/

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With a few simple steps at the first signs of trouble you can keep this generally minor skin infection from growing out of control.

To read this article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/rainrot-take-control/

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A “groundbreaking” example of 3D printing technology was unveiled Aug. 30 in Wellington, Florida–and it happens to be a horse barn.

To read this article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/news/florida-barn-is-worlds-largest-3d-printed-structure/

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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in Lexington, Kentucky, announced on Sept. 20 that the Foundation for the Horse has received a $1 million gift from Pennsylvania horse owners and equine enthusiasts Robert “Bob” and Toni Mallet. 

To read this article visit: https://equusmagazine.com/news/pennsylvania-horse-owners-make-record-gift-to-foundation-for-the-horse/

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