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Biosecurity – From the Horse’s Mouth
When most people think of biosecurity, two aspects initially come to mind. Firstly, the prevention of the incursion of naturally occurring infectious agents from one area to another. Typically, this involves the use of policies and preventative measures to stop disease outbreaks happening in the first place. Secondly, once outbreaks of disease have been …
Santa Anita introduces new technology to aid horses
FILE PHOTO: Nov 2, 2019; Arcadia, CA, USA; Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard Vino Rosso (10) races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic in the 36th Breeders Cup world championships at Santa Anita Park. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo December 13, 2019 (Reuters) – Santa Anita Park, where 35 horses have died …
Technology used to keep track safe for horses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — We’re ten days into Keeneland’s fall meet, which means the dirt track is getting a lot of wear and tear. Variations in the track’s surface can lead to injuries. That’s where different technology comes in handy. “Once a day, they’ll go out and they’ll measure the cushion. They’ll measure the …
Prehistoric stone engraved with horses found in France
Image copyright Denis Gliksman/Inrap Image caption A generated image of the prehistoric sandstone plate and its engraving A stone believed to be about 12,000 years old and engraved with what appears to be a horse and other animals has been discovered in France. The prehistoric find by archaeologists excavating a site in the south-western Angoulême …
