Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is notoriously challenging to treat. As the Mayo Clinic says, there is no “one size fits all” treatment. That is why, when a study shows a treatment that enables childre...
The study by experts in maths, physics, stem cell biology and equine medicine reveals new clues about the causes and potential treatment of specific hoof diseases. This includes the ‘Aladdin’s slipper...
7 May 2019 - Experts in public health, research, psychology, gerontology, and veterinary medicine are gathering in Washington, D.C. for the first-ever Social Isolation, Loneliness and Companion Animal...
The global population is ageing. According to recent UN data, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is expected to more than double by 2050, and to more than triple by 2100. This will have impli...
Grazing muzzles can be an effective tool to help with equine weight management, according to new research, but longer grass can be more difficult for muzzled ponies to graze. This can cause frustratio...
Barely a week passes without a media story claiming that pets benefit human health and well-being. Companion animals are increasingly used as ‘therapeutic tools’ in medical and mental health care. But...
Bringing a dog into a school classroom may delight students, but could it actually help them learn better? The question is increasingly pertinent, as many schools regularly introduce animals into clas...
News Release from SPILLERS: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) can affect any horse. It can cause discomfort and may have a detrimental effect on behaviour and performance but new research has confi...