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Lukas, the World's Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and Guinness World Record Holder, will participate in an experiment designed to determine his level of self-awareness. Lukas' owner/trainer Karen Murdock was a recent guest on Horse Conscious (http://www.horseconscious.com), and this prompted a lively discussion and her further investigation into animal cognition and perception. For a long time, experts have claimed that humans and animals differ in two primary...
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is honored to announce the exclusive release of the Rolling Stones' classic "Wild Horses," performed and produced by the legendary Willie Nelson and his family members. Willie & The Nelson Family are donating the proceeds from the sale of the song to AWI's campaigns on behalf of wild and domestic horses. Willie and the entire Nelson family are long-time supporters of AWI and its efforts to end...
A well-established theory that horses evolved through natural selection has been verified with a groundbreaking study of fossil records by two anatomy professors at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM).Early ancestors of the modern horse likely ate fruit, the researchers noted Thursday, after studying horse teeth fossils dating back 55 million years. As land conditions evolved over time, the diets of horses became more mixed and their teeth became tougher allowing for chewing...
Fossil records verify a long-standing theory that horses evolved through natural selection, according to groundbreaking research by two anatomy professors at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) of New York Institute of Technology.Working with colleagues from Massachusetts and Spain, Matthew Mihlbachler, Ph.D., and Nikos Solounias, Ph.D. arrived at the conclusion after examining the teeth of 6,500 fossil horses representing 222 different populations of more than 70 extinct horse...
At least one in five horses used for leisure are overweight or obese. It's a condition which can lead to laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome.The pilot study, carried out by The University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, showed that rates of obesity among horses are likely to be just as high as they are among people. The results were published online on Monday 17 January 2011 in the journal Veterinary Record.The study, by third year veterinary student Helen...
Seventeen-year-old thoroughbred gelding Lukas, widely recognized as the world's smartest horse, now holds the official Guinness World Record title to prove it. Lukas, a former race horse who was rescued by handler Karen Murdock eight years ago, was able to correctly identify 19 numbers in one minute. Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2011 Seventeen-year-old thoroughbred gelding Lukas, widely recognized as the world's smartest horse, now holds the official Guinness World Record title to...
The problem of cervical cancer in humans has been considerably reduced by the development of an efficient and cheap vaccine. Horses also suffer from genital cancer but surprisingly we are only now taking the first steps towards learning what causes the disease. Work by Sabine Brandt and colleagues at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna "“ together with the British pathologist Tim Scase and with Alastair Foote and his group from Rossdale's Equine Hospital and Diagnostic...
NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Hidden in the crevices of Carney's Point, New Jersey, there is a facility that continues to slaughter horses. The horses are allegedly being starved, tortured and then slaughtered for their lean meat. Amanda Sorvino, a horse activist and daughter of actor Paul Sorvino, together with Guardians of Rescue, a not-for-profit animal welfare organization, announce today their intent to put an end to the horrific abuse of these horses at the Bravo Packing...
Act 71 Boosted Annual Value of Equine Industry by $3.4 Billion, Created More Than 44,000 Equine-Related Jobs HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's racing industry has benefited from the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding said yesterday, citing an increase in the value of the equine industry and the creation of thousands of jobs during a presentation to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Governor Edward G....
Dr. Liz Bracken of Atascadero, Calif., honored at AAEP Annual Convention Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) December 7, 2010 Bayer Animal Health honored Dr. Liz Bracken of Atascadero, Calif., as the inaugural recipient of the "Legend of the Year" award, which recognizes veterinary professionals who provide equitarian aid or exceptional care for unwanted or abandoned horses. The award "“ which includes a $5,000 donation to Miller's Equestrian Center and Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo, Calif. "“ was...
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The Hucul or Carpathian Pony is a breed of draft horse that was originally found in the Carpathian Mountains. The Hucul is considered the most direct descendant of the now extinct Tarpan. It is named after the small ethnic group of Hutsuls. However, the horse breed is much older than the Hutsul people. This heavy horse possesses great endurance and hardiness. They are usually calm and are used for both trail riding and pulling timber in otherwise inaccessible forested areas. They are...
The Tarpan, Equus ferus ferus, is an extinct species of Eurasian wild horse. The last specimen died in captivity in Ukraine in 1918 or 1919. The Tarpan was first described in 1774 by Johann Friedrich Gmelin, who had first seen the horse in 1769 in the region of Bobrovsk, near Voronezh. Polish farmers often crossed the tarpan with their domestic horses. The result was a small horse breed, the konik. Koniks and other similar horse breeds are now being used to bring back the tarpan from...
