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Competitive cuts for horses

Photo of a horse showing hairs around the nose and mouth.

A new University of Adelaide 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

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

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Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma

Surita du Preez with horse

University of Adelaide 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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