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03/05/2013 Horses, Hounds and Heroes Family Fun Day 2013
Looking for something that extra bit special to do this Father’s Day? Then look no further than the Horses, Hounds and Heroes Family Fun Day which will be held at The Horse Trust's Home of Rest for Horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire on Sunday 16th June from 11.00 am to 17.00 pm.: Read full story>>
22/03/2013 New research confirms Strangles blood test accuracy
New research conducted by the Animal Health Trust (AHT) and funded by The Horse Trust has confirmed that its Strangles blood test is significantly more accurate for measuring a horse’s immune response to the bacteria behind the disease, Streptococcus equi, when compared to another test available on the market. The research, detailed in a recently published paper compared the effectiveness of the SeM-based blood test marketed by IDvet, with the blood test developed by the AHT. Both blood tests aim to detect anti-Streptococcus equi antibodies in order to assist with the identification of apparently healthy, yet persistently infected carriers of Strangles.: Read full story>>
18/03/2013 Farewell to London's Bravest Police Horse
It has been a sad week at The Horse Trust as we very suddenly and unexpectedly lost Chiswick (Daniel) one of our retired police horses and a much-loved member of our herd. Chiswick originally came to us for several months respite back in February 2012. However, after 12 years’ service, he permanently retired from the Metropolitan Police in November 2012.: Read full story>>
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- 22/03/2013 New research confirms Strangles blood test accuracy
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