| Guttural Pouch Anatomy, Problems Reviewed for World Equine Vets |
11/08/09 |
Guttural pouches are more than just ill-defined air-filled vats located somewhere in the horse's head, said Julie Fjeldborg, DVM, PhD, an associate professor in the department of large animal sciences at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, during the 11th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association, which was held Sept. 24-27, 2009, in Guarujá, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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| John Harris Named RCTA Community Award Honoree |
11/07/09 |
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RCTA) has announced John Harris, a leader in California agribusiness and racing, as the RCTA Community Award honoree. Harris currently serves as chairman of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB).
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| Free Equine Law Seminar for Horse Professionals |
11/07/09 |
On Dec. 14 com" target="_blank">EquestrianProfessional.com will continue its horse business seminar series with "What Every Equine Business Person Needs to Know About the Law." The guest speaker will be renowned equine law expert and author Julie I.
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| Horse Art Auction Benefits Retired Racehorses |
11/06/09 |
It's time to find that unique holiday gift and make a tax deductible donation at the same time.
ReRun, a 501 (c)(3) Thoroughbred racehorse adoption program, will hold its annual holiday eBay auction of Moneigh paintings Nov. 29 through Dec.
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| Researchers Track EHV-5 Incidence, Effects in Europe |
11/06/09 |
Equine herpesvirus-5, which had previously been reported in horses in the United States, is also present in the European horse population, researchers recently reported. They found the virus in horses without any signs of disease (known as subclinical infection) and those with various respiratory signs or fatigue.
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| Horse Genome Sequence Published |
11/06/09 |
Professors Jim Mickelson, PhD, and Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine are among the authors of "Genome Sequence, Comparative Analysis, and Population Genetics of the Domestic Horse," to be published in the Nov. 6 issue of the journal
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| Working Animal Welfare: Seeking Sustainable Solutions |
11/06/09 |
In developing countries, working horses, donkeys, and mules are most often used for heavy labor, whether it be hauling heavy loads of cargo or carrying tourists up and down a mountain.
The animals might be suffering from malnourishment, dehydration, disease, lameness, or injury.
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| Merck, Schering-Plough Complete Merge |
11/06/09 |
Merck & Co. Inc. has outlined its global plans following the completion of Merck's merger with Schering-Plough Corporation.
"With our merger now complete, we are ready to deliver on the promise of a new Merck built on a foundation of scientific innovation and dedication to the well-being of patients around the world," said Richard T. Clark, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Merck.
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| Lexington Mounted Police to Share Training Tips with Civilian Riders |
11/05/09 |
Civilian riders can earn their stripes, so to speak, by attending a presentation November 19 by the Lexington Mounted Police. The free public program offered by Alltech, sponsor of the FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, is entitled "Sensory Training: How to Bombproof Your Horse."
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| Horsemanship Group, Saddle Up Safely Campaign Working Together |
11/05/09 |
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), in support of the thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15085">University of Kentucky Saddle Up Safely campaign, is waiving its fees for the CHA Instructor Certification Clinic at the Kentucky Horse Park, scheduled for November 19-23, 2009, resulting in a significant reduction in the overall price.
The UK HealthCare initiative to promote rider safety was launched in October, and is a five year program to reduce the number of rider injuries.
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| NYC Carriage Company Asked to Vacate Stables |
11/05/09 |
One of New York's carriage companies is seeking new stables for nearly 30 horses during their busiest time of the year. The reason? Urban development.
Eric Bederman, press secretary for the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), said the current 31-stall Shamrock Stables location sits squarely on the city-owned footprint of planned multi-use construction.
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| World Equine Vet Congress Heading to India in 2011 |
11/05/09 |
The 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Congress has been awarded to India. This decision follows three WEVA intermediate meetings held at various venues in India since 2003. At the 2011 Congress, WEVA will feature its first day of presentations for lay horse owners, farm managers, and riders.
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| Researchers: Soaking Hay Key to Stable Dust Reduction |
11/05/09 |
Horse owners' selection and preparation of their animals' feed has a greater influence on concentrations of dust and endotoxin in the stable than the type of bedding used, researchers recently reported.
"Dust and its constituents are important factors in the development of lung disease of horses that can reduce their well-being and athletic performance," said study coauthor Kris Hughes, BVSc, MRCVS, FACVSc, Dipl.
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| Colorado Horse Rescue, Days End Join Unwanted Horse Group |
11/04/09 |
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has welcomed the Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) and Days End Farm Horse Rescue as members of the Coalition. With the number of unwanted horses still at a discouraging level, the UHC feels it is important to have the opinions and perspectives of these two facilities.
The CHR is headed by Hildy Armour and the Days End Farm Horse Rescue is headed by Kathleen Schwartz Howe.
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| Foot Injury Could Keep Rip Van Winkle Out of Breeders' Cup |
11/04/09 |
Coolmore and trainer Aidan O'Brien took a chance by entering only Rip Van Winkle in the Breeders' Cup Classic, despite the colt's history of foot problems. They now could wind up without a horse in the race if Rip's most recent setback proves serious enough to force his withdrawal.
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| New MRI for Horses Available at Florida Vet School |
11/04/09 |
A new clinical imaging system in place at the University of Florida (UF) Veterinary Medical Center will enable veterinarians to obtain diagnostic images of previously inaccessible and larger parts of the body, such as the upper legs of horses, veterinarians say.
The new 1.
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| Tendon Sheaths as a Source of Lameness in Horses |
11/04/09 |
Tendons can be an important source of lameness in athletic horses, but issues with the tendon's sheath--the thin connective tissue wrapped around the tendons, containing synovial fluid--shouldn't be overlooked as another potential cause of lameness.
"Diagnosing lameness originating from tendon sheaths is increasing with awareness and increased availability and use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)," reported Lisa A.
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| Polo Horse Drug Testing to Debut Next Year |
11/04/09 |
Random drug tests will begin next year for horses in polo matches in the United States after the deaths of 21 elite horses in Florida that were injected with an incorrectly mixed supplement shortly before a championship match, the United States Polo Association said Wednesday.
The decision was made last month to begin a pilot program for testing horses starting in January, said association spokeswoman Amber Owen.
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| Trainer: Rip Van Winkle Fine, No Foot Issues Currently |
11/04/09 |
Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien said that Breeders' Cup Classic contender Rip Van Winkle is fine and did not show any indications of his recurring foot problems when he went to the track at Santa Anita early Nov. 4.
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| Piroplasmosis: Texas Horse Owners Urged to Check Regulations Before Hauling |
11/04/09 |
A number of U.S. states and Canada have imposed movement restrictions or additional entry requirements for horses from Texas after equine piroplasmosis, a tick-transmitted blood disease of equine animals, was detected in South Texas in mid-October.
Equine piroplasmosis can be carried and transmitted by as many as 15 species of ticks.
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| Boehringer Ingelheim to Acquire Some Fort Dodge Equine Products |
11/03/09 |
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global pharmaceutical group of companies, together with its U.S. animal health business Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., has closed its deal with Pfizer to acquire a significant portion of the Fort Dodge Animal Health business.
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| Parasite Resistance: 10 Things to Remember |
11/03/09 |
Parasite control is an important part of every equine health care program. Today, it's no longer enough just to know what worms are bugging your horse. Now, you need to understand the basics of parasite resistance to ensure your program is effective.
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| Miami Horse Killings: Tips to Keep Your Horses Safe |
11/03/09 |
The number of horses reported butchered for their meat in the Miami area since January rose to 21 on Saturday when trail riders found the remains of a Thoroughbred mare beside a rural road in Miami-Dade County. Police made two arrests in September, but investigations are ongoing.
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| Tufts Vet School to Receive Zoonotic Disease Research Funding |
11/03/09 |
Tufts University has been tapped by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of a multidisciplinary team that will receive a grant of up to $185-million to create better synergies among veterinarians, doctors, and public health officials in responding to emerging infectious diseases.
The five-year initiative, which will be led by Bethesda-based DAI and also includes the University of Minnesota, will improve the capacity of countries in high-risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans.
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| Controversial Dressage Training Method Under FEI Investigation |
11/03/09 |
Responding to public outcry following the Internet posting of a video showing an international-level dressage competitor warming up a horse using a method some call inhumane, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has launched an investigation.
The so-called "blue tongue video" shows Swedish Olympian Patrik Kittel riding the Grand Prix-level Dutch Warmblood stallion Scandic at the CDI Odense, Denmark, in October.
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| Unwanted Horse Coalition Debuts News Summaries |
11/02/09 |
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) released its inaugural issue of the UHC Media Roundup Oct. 27. The news summary, the first of its kind issued by the UHC, was sent to American Horse Council and Unwanted Horse Coalition mailing lists, as well as others who requested joining the mailing list.
The UHC Media Roundup was initiated by the Coalition to highlight the problem of unwanted horses and what the horse community is doing to deal with this issue.
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| Miami Trail Riders Find Butchered Horse |
11/02/09 |
The number of horses apparently butchered for their meat in the Miami area since January rose to 21 on Saturday when trail riders discovered the remains of a Thoroughbred mare alongside a rural road in Miami-Dade County.
In September, Miami-Dade police
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| TheHorse.com Photo Store Offers Special Savings |
11/02/09 |
pictopia.com/thehorse/" target="_blank">TheHorse.com Photo Store is now offering a special savings coupon code to kick off the online holiday shopping season. Shoppers can save 10% on their online order now through Dec.
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| Horse Sleep Disorders and Seizures Reviewed for Equine Vets |
11/02/09 |
If you have ever witnessed a horse having a so-called "episodic event," you aren't likely to soon forget it, particularly if the event occurred while the horse was under saddle. Episodic events are defined here as unusual or unexpected, usually brief (spanning seconds to minutes) behavioral events.
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| Win a Trip to WEG 2010 through Bayer Horse Health Essay Contest |
11/02/09 |
From providing proper nutrition to sustaining a horse's dental health, to managing its immunizations, maintaining a healthy horse can be challenging.
To celebrate your commitment to your horse's health, Legend Injectable Solution by Bayer Animal Health is launching the "Enjoy the Ride" essay contest.
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| Corneal Ulcers: Prompt Treatment Key to Success |
11/01/09 |
Advancements in the diagnosis of corneal ulcers, as well their medical and surgical treatment, were among the topics covered by Dennis Brooks, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVO, Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, during the first AAEP Focus on Ophthalmology meeting, held in Raleigh, N.
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| Barbaro's Brother Lentenor Third in First Start |
11/01/09 |
Lael Stables' Lentenor, the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, finished third in his career debut on closing day at Keeneland Oct. 31, a race won by the favored Positive Split.
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| Equine Reproduction Course Offered for Ontario Horse Owners |
11/01/09 |
A two-day equine Reproduction course, designed for anyone interested in learning about artificial insemination (AI) techniques for horses, will be offered Nov. 7-8, 2009, in Clinton, Ontario, at the Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH).
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