Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Christa Lesté-Lasserre is a freelance writer based in Paris, France.
Articles by Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Bute Found in English 'Beef' Products
April 12, 2013
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute. Read More
Prevalence of Horse Behavior Problems Under Saddle Evaluated
April 04, 2013
As many as 91% of leisure riding horses exhibit some sort of behavior problem regularly, one researcher says. Read More
Veterinary Team Managing EHV-1 Outbreak at Badminton
March 27, 2013
Veterinary experts are managing the EHV-1 outbreak at the site of England's Badminton Horse Trials. Read More
Study: Horses Not Stressed by Inexperienced Riders
March 26, 2013
New research indicates horses' stress levels do not appear to change from one rider to another. Read More
Authorities Studying How Bute in Horsemeat Affects Humans
March 25, 2013
Authorities will evaluate of how phenylbutazone in horsemeat could affect the humans that consume it. Read More
Researchers Review Equine Sarcoidosis Cases
March 21, 2013
Seek a sarcoidosis diagnosis before starting treatments that might be useless or painful for your horse. Read More
Second Quebec Horse Euthanized Due to EHV-1
March 20, 2013
A second horse was euthanized, but currently no additional horses are showing signs of EHV-1. Read More
Microchip Safety in Horses Evaluated
March 20, 2013
Researchers are evaluating the effects and usefulness of microchips implanted into horses' bodies. Read More
European Horsemeat Scandal Continues
March 19, 2013
French authorities are finding more supply chains involved in horsemeat distribution. Read More
A Rider's Effects on Longed Horse Behavior
March 11, 2013
Riders appear to affect horses' mental stress more than their physical stress during exercise. Read More
Researchers Developing Equine Welfare Assessment Protocol
March 08, 2013
Swedish researchers are developing a research-based assessment for early detection of equine welfare issues. Read More
Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined
March 06, 2013
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness. Read More
Neurologic EHV-1 Identified in Quebec Horse
February 28, 2013
A Canadian Horse mare was euthanized before testing positive for EHV-1. More than 50 horses are quarantined. Read More
Laboratory Advances Improve Equine Doping Testing
February 27, 2013
Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of "history" of drugs that have been in a horse's body. Read More
Dressage Rider Facing Possible Sanctions for Prohibited Substances
February 26, 2013
Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion. Read More
European Horsemeat Scandal Expands to Asia
February 25, 2013
Frozen prepared beef meals in Hong Kong were determined to contain horsemeat last week. Read More
Advocates Against Slaughter Protest Polish Horse Auction
February 21, 2013
Thousands of horses changed hands at the Skaryszew horse fair despite protests by animal rights activists. Read More
Austrian Dressage Rider, Trainer Fined for Using Electric Shocks in Training
February 20, 2013
The pair are accused of using electric "stun guns" in their horses' training. Read More
Horses' Inherent Response to Harsh, Soothing Tones Evaluated
February 15, 2013
Horses might not naturally understand the difference between our soft voice tones and our snippy ones. Read More
Horsemeat Supply and Demand in Europe
February 15, 2013
As the European crisis unfolds and fraudulent horsemeat sales decrease, supply could exceed demand. Read More
European Horsemeat Scandal Expands
February 12, 2013
France, Sweden, and The Netherlands have confirmed products sold within their borders could contain horsemeat. Read More
Study: Condition the Genes and the Horse for Competition
February 11, 2013
Researchers suggest horse genes need to prepare for high performance-associated stress. Read More
Aggressive Aids' Effects on Barrel Racing Horses Studied
February 07, 2013
New research shows that whipping and kicking barrel horses doesn't seem to improve race time. Read More
FEI Continues Equine Doping Crackdown in 2013
February 04, 2013
The FEI Tribunal delivered a record number of equine doping decisions during the first ten months of 2012. Read More
Horsemeat in British, Irish Hamburgers Traced to Poland
February 04, 2013
Polish food processing plants are believed to be the source of horse-tainted hamburger meat, officials say. Read More
