Researchers Study Indicator of Chronic Stress in Horses
Edited Press Release
September 13, 2017
Horses showing signs of compromised welfare had low cortisol levels, indicating it could be a chronic stress indicator.
Horses showing signs of compromised welfare had low cortisol levels, indicating it could be a chronic stress indicator.
Mouth-gaping caused by bit pain could make it difficult for horses to breathe, researchers say.
Seventeen horses have died or been euthanized after racing- and training-related incidents at the track this year.
Approximately 80 horses and ponies are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a property near Houston.
Topics covered included the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommendations, and more.
Most of the violations in a recent study involved excessive use of the whip before the 100-meter mark.
David and Bradley Flint allegedly abandoned three horses in the Washakie Wilderness earlier this year.
The collaborative work of the owner, farrier, and veterinarian can dictate a horse’s soundness and overall health.
The guidelines can help advise the Hearing Committee on the types and ranges of penalties to render in welfare cases.
Horses reacted to facial expressions in the absence of any other cues, such as body movements, vocal sounds, or odors.
Restoring a neglected horse’s health can be rewarding, but also complicated, time-consuming, and sometimes unsuccessful.
Researchers proposed a conceptual model to optimize the welfare of horses used for veterinary teaching programs.
Owners say firework-related injuries in horses have increased since the state lifted its firework ban in 2011.
The Commission said projects focusing on improving welfare conditions would be appropriate in EU programming.
The standards were reviewed and modified at the ARCI’s equine welfare and racing integrity conference in April.
The NYCLASS proposal would place New York City’s carriage industry under Taxi and Limousine Commission jurisdiction.
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