Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Christa Lesté-Lasserre is a freelance writer based in Paris, France.
Articles by Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Study Examines Pregnancy Loss, 'Treg' Cell Relationship
June 19, 2013
Study results show a reduction in a certain immune system cell could aid in diagnosing early pregnancy loss. Read More
Researchers Examining Weight Gain, Loss in Varying Breeds
June 14, 2013
New study results suggest that some horse and pony breeds tend to hold on to weight better than others. Read More
Researchers Develop Subjective Equine Personality Test
June 13, 2013
Researchers developed a new subjective personality test designed to help us better understand horse behavior. Read More
Researchers Find Link between Cribbing, Abdominal Pressure
June 10, 2013
Researchers discovered that cribbing causes increased intra-abdominal pressure. Read More
Osteochondrosis in Yearlings and Future Racing Performance
June 05, 2013
The number and severity of lesions present could impact a horse's future racing performance. Read More
Study Evaluates Horses' Desire to Work
June 04, 2013
Ever suspect your horse is naturally lazy? Researchers found that horses prefer not to work at all. Read More
Researchers Evaluate Overtraining's Effects on Horses
May 31, 2013
Researchers developing a test to identify overtraining learned the practice has negative effects on horses. Read More
European Countries See Increased Horsemeat Demands
May 31, 2013
After Europe's horsemeat scandal, some businesses have since seen an increased demand for equine meat. Read More
Hot Branding to be Performed Under Anesthesia in Germany
May 30, 2013
From 2019 on, hot branding in Germany will only be legal when performed under local or general anesthesia. Read More
Airflow's Impact on Thermographic Readings of Horse Legs
May 29, 2013
Moving air can have a significant effect on thermographic readings of horses' front legs, researchers say. Read More
Study: Pasturing Stallions Together is Possible
May 23, 2013
Long-term study results show that under certain conditions, stallions can successfully be pastured together. Read More
Eventing Gold Medalist King Artus Dies at Competition
May 22, 2013
The 17-year-old Holsteiner gelding collapsed at the end of a cross-country course May 18 in Germany. Read More
Consider Trotting Speed when Diagnosing Subtle Lameness
May 21, 2013
Slowing down the trot during exams for mildly lame horses could yield more accurate results, researchers say. Read More
How Much Weight Can Horses Comfortably Carry?
May 17, 2013
Horses topped out at 29% of their body weight in a study that evaluated gait changes when loaded. Read More
Developing a Piroplasmosis Control Strategy for Sudan
May 11, 2013
Researchers hope to develop a control strategy to prevent piroplasmosis from spreading to other nations. Read More
Avoiding Anthelmintic-Resistant Parasites in Working Equids
May 10, 2013
Researchers believe massive deworming could open the door for anthelmintic-resistant parasite development. Read More
Can Horses Recognize People and Voices?
May 09, 2013
Study results suggest horses appear capable of matching voices to faces when it comes to humans they know. Read More
Thermography Aids in Saddle Fit Evaluations
May 08, 2013
More than 50% of horses in a thermography study showed hot spots under saddles after 15 minutes of exercise. Read More
Weather, Economy Cause Tough Times for English Horse Owners
May 06, 2013
A combination of inclement weather and a suffering economy are creating tough times for English horse owners. Read More
Researchers Developing Immunotherapeutic IBH Treatment
May 03, 2013
Veterinarians might soon have a new "tool" to help treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity: clones. Read More
Researchers Study European Sport Horses' Paternal Lines
April 30, 2013
Researchers are studying multiple parts of the Y chromosome to determine how modern sport horses came to be. Read More
Cruelty Case Surrounding Dressage Stallion Totilas Dropped
April 25, 2013
The cruelty case against Totilas' connections has been dropped by prosecutors due to lack of evidence. Read More
FEI Discusses High-Performance Horse Movement
April 24, 2013
The international movement of high level sport horses was a topic of discussion at the 2013 Sports Forum. Read More
French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
April 22, 2013
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012. Read More
Results of EU Horsemeat Study Released
April 19, 2013
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute. Read More
