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Running along the trails that whipsaw through the oak forests of the Palo Alto hills , I was hit with a musky, skunky smell that made the hair on my neck stand up.

"The results of this study open new lines of thought on the possible influence of equine-assisted intervention working activity on horses’ tactile reactivity."

An injection of jelly could help treat worn-out joints. Scientists hope the jab, using jelly found in donated umbilical cords, will stimulate the growth of cushioning cartilage once injected into the knees of patients with osteoarthritis. Tests on animals suggest the jelly — called Wharton’s jelly — can potentially reverse damage to joints caused by the condition. A trial of 12 patients will test its effect in humans. Around nine million people in the UK have osteoarthritis, where cartilage breaks down, meaning bones rub together, causing inflammation and pain. The main cause is ageing,...

ADVERTISEMENT How to use slow-feed haynets and slow feeders without endangering your horse’s limbs, hooves, and teeth If you’re using a slow feeder, it’s probably because you want the best for your horse. You know horses in the wild graze and browse up to 16 hours a day, and you want to offer a way for your horse to have a similar feeding regimen in his domestic environment. Good for you! And all the better for your horse. Occasionally, though, slow feeders create health or welfare issues of their own. It’s important to keep the risks in mind (and mitigate them) as you choose, monitor...