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Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
May 18, 2013
Early stages of heat stress in horses can advance into critical clinical signs associated with heat stroke.... Read More
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Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined
May 18, 2013
Study results indicate affected horses have a guarded prognosis to return to athletic soundness.... Read More
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Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
May 17, 2013
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.... Read More
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Orb Sponsorship to Benefit Charities
May 17, 2013
The sponsorship benefits the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation.... Read More
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Queensland Horse Euthanized after Contracting Bat Lyssavirus
May 17, 2013
This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Genetics Course
May 17, 2013
Equine Guelph will offer a 12-week equine genetics course in the fall of 2013. ... Read More
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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
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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
May 16, 2013
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.... Read More
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Women Leaders and Obamacare Added to AHC’s Issues Forum
May 16, 2013
The forum will also feature a report on the progress of the National Equine Health Plan.... Read More
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Motion, Smithwick, Pino Receive MHIB Touch of Class Awards
May 16, 2013
The awards honor Maryland horses and individuals that demonstrate standards of excellence.... Read More
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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
May 16, 2013
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.... Read More
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RACE Fund Online Auction Begins May 25
May 16, 2013
The RACE Fund is launching spring fund drive auction to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.... Read More
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Lecture on Equine General Anesthesia Scheduled
May 15, 2013
The lecture will address a variety of details regarding equine general anesthesia.... Read More
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Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director to Retire
May 15, 2013
Ginny Grulke, executive director of the council since 2005, will retire July 1, 2013. ... Read More
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Florida Horse Rescue Operator Charged
May 15, 2013
The rescue operator allegedly maltreated horses in her care and falsified health reports.... Read More
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Palmer to Serve as AAEP On Call Vet for Preakness Telecasts
May 15, 2013
Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. ABVP, will serve as the AAEP On Call veterinarian for the May 18 Preakness Stakes. ... Read More
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Digestive Capacity in Weanling and Mature Horses Studied
May 15, 2013
Researchers compared the digestibility of a high-forage diet when fed to weanling versus mature horses.... Read More
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Research Continuing on Equine Hendra Vaccine
May 14, 2013
Recent data showed that the vaccine offered protection to horses for a period of up to six months.... Read More
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AVMA Supports Legislation to Combat Animal, Human Disease
May 14, 2013
The legislation would provide a stable flow of resources for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.... Read More
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Old School Tying Up Treatment
May 14, 2013
Why vitamin E/selenium injections prior to whatever led to tying-up episodes in the past has been abandoned?... Read More
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Wheelon to Vacate Leased Blount County Barn
May 14, 2013
Trainer Larry Wheelon, accused of soring horses, has until June 10 to vacate the Tenessee barn he leases. ... Read More
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Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning
May 14, 2013
One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning.... Read More
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First Clone-to-Clone Foal Produced
May 13, 2013
Cloning science advanced when the world’s first filly produced by a clone and out of a clone was born. ... Read More
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Franklin Appointed to Equitarian Initiative Board
May 13, 2013
Rob Franklin, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, has been named to the board of directors of the Equitarian Initiative. ... Read More
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N.C. Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against WNV, EEE
May 13, 2013
In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.... Read More
