Interest in Humans: Comparisons between Riding School Lesson Equids and Assisted-Intervention Equids [PDF]
Little is known about the impact of equine-assisted interventions (EAI) on equids’ perception of humans. In this study 172 equids, living in 12 riding centres, were submitted to a standardised human–horse relationship test: the motionless person test ...
Noémie Lerch +8 more
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Why Should Human-Animal Interactions Be Included in Research of Working Equids’ Welfare?
The livelihood of working horses’ owners and their families is intimately linked to the welfare of their equids. A proper understanding of human-animal interactions, as well as the main factors that modulate them, is essential for establishing ...
Daniela Luna, Tamara A Tadich
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Absence of Host-Specific Hemotropic Mycoplasmas in Horses and Donkeys from Croatia: First Systematic Survey in Southeastern Europe [PDF]
Hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) are uncultivable, cell wall-less bacteria that parasitizeon the surface of red blood cells of mammals, potentially causing anemia and other systemic signs.
Nika Konstantinović +14 more
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Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans and animals in Europe, monthly report – data submitted up to 3 September 2025 [PDF]
Epidemiological summary In 2025, and as of 3 September 2025, 9 countries in Europe reported 652 locally acquired1 human cases of WNV infection with known place of infection.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) +1 more
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Long‐Term Response of Equids With Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction to Treatment With Pergolide [PDF]
Background Limited data document long‐term responses of equids with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) to pergolide treatment. Objectives Report clinical response, medical problems, outcome, and owner satisfaction with pergolide treatment of ...
Harold C. Schott II +3 more
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Horse and donkey owners’ perspectives on fireworks and their impact on equids in the UK [PDF]
In the UK, fireworks are common during several celebratory events throughout the year. Previous evidence has shown the adverse effects of fireworks on domestic companion animals. However, there has been little focus on equids.
Stephanie L. Gerow +2 more
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Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans and animals in Europe, monthly report – data submitted up to 6 August 2025 [PDF]
Epidemiological summary In 2025, and as of 6 August 2025, 6 countries in Europe reported 202 locally acquired1 human cases of WNV infection with known place of infection. The earliest and latest date of onset were respectively on 2 June 2025 and 2 August
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) +1 more
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Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans and animals in Europe, monthly report – data submitted up to 5 November 2025 [PDF]
Epidemiological summary In 2025, and as of 5 November 2025, 14 countries in Europe reported 1 096 locally acquired1 human cases of WNV infection with known place of infection. The earliest and latest date of onset were on 19 May 2025 and 27 October 2025,
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) +1 more
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This prospective study aimed to blindly compare the ultrasonographic and standing magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) findings in deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT), navicular bone, and navicular bursa in horses with foot pain, positive digital analgesia ...
Laurence Evrard +4 more
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Domestic donkey (Equus asinus asinus) at Gonur Depe and its distribution in the Ancient East [PDF]
The domestic donkey (Equus asinus asinus) is a hardy, versatile working animal. This species still plays an important role in the traditional economy of the peoples of Central Asia and adjacent regions.
Sataev R.M. +2 more
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