Core Insights - The release of the "Tsinghua University Collection of Warring States Bamboo Slips (Volume 15)" includes five bamboo texts related to horses, which are significant for the study of pre-Qin technology and culture [1][4]. Group 1: Historical Significance - The bamboo slips date back to a period earlier than the Mawangdui silk texts, indicating that the knowledge of horse breeding and care was documented much earlier than previously thought [4]. - The earliest known horse-related literature in China dates back to 4000-3500 years ago, with the term "horse classics" used to describe the accumulated knowledge on horse breeding [4]. Group 2: Content of the Bamboo Slips - The five bamboo texts include "Xu Ma," which serves as a guide for selecting horses, detailing various horse breeds and their characteristics [5][6]. - "Fan Ma Zhi Ji" is a medical text that documents various horse diseases and their treatments, making it the earliest known literature on veterinary care for horses [9]. - "Xun Ma" is a training manual for horse trainers, emphasizing the importance of proper exercise and diet for horses [10][11]. Group 3: Research and Preservation Efforts - The Tsinghua University team has been working for over a decade on the preservation and research of these bamboo slips, which were found in a well-preserved state due to their burial conditions [12][14]. - The bamboo slips are currently being preserved in a water environment, and the research team is focused on restoring and interpreting the texts for broader dissemination [14][15].