equine welfare
The Horse Trust says the coming hours are critical for Annie, a severely neglected pony rescued from a field near Basingstoke. The 11.2hh mare, weighing just 157kg with a body score of 0.5 out of five, is receiving urgent veterinary care. She shows signs of heavy lice infestation, anaemia and possible gastrointestinal issues.
Iniulat ng AI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has become routine in sport horse breeding, enabling foals from deceased stallions or competing mares. Critics question the durability and welfare of these 'test tube horses,' but scientific evidence shows no differences in performance or athleticism compared to naturally bred horses.