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Can Botox Help Painful Joints in Horses?

Using eight sound horses, researchers from Brazil examined the safety of an intraarticular injection of botulinum toxin type A (botox) as a possible treatment for joint pain. This controlled study compared the carpal joint of a botox treated limb with that of the opposite limb treated with a saline injection as a control.
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Researchers Study Separation Anxiety in Horses

A collaborative group of researchers from around the globe evaluated the efficacy of using reinforcement of an alternative behavior (specifically a clicker and edible snacks as a reward for touching a target with their nose) to reduce unwanted behaviors (aggression, agitation, stereotypy) attributed to anxiety caused by separation of horses from their peers or a bonded conspecific.
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