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Research has found that nosebands are not too tight but that horses’ signs of stress increase with competition level

What does the wear on a horseshoe tell us? Simon Moore FWCF explains how farriers assess which shoeing approach is needed

An Austrian cow called Veronika has been filmed using a garden broom to scratch herself on the buttocks. The behaviour, reported in Current Biology, represents the first documented example of tool use

While horses of all shapes, sizes and styles can reach the top, good technique is a major advantage. Ellie Hughes asks top showjumpers for their go-to exercises to sharpen reflexes

Shipping fever is a serious travel-related risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what it is, and why prompt recognition of cases is crucial