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ROYAL KALIBER EUTHANATIZED IN THE NETHERLANDS Royal Kaliber, one of the United States' most brilliant horses ever to compete internationally in show jumping, was humanely euthanatized Oct. 8 in the Netherlands.
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MAXIMIZING BENEFITS OF INFLUENZA VACCINATION "Beware the vaccination paradox!" began J. Richard Newton, BVSc, MSc, PhD, DLSHTM, DipECVPH, FRCVS, of the Animal Health Trust in Suffolk, United Kingdom, during his presentation on influenza vaccination at the 43rd annual British Equine Veterinary Association Congress, held Sept. 15-18 in Birmingham.
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THREE HORSES KILLED IN U.K. BARN FIRE According to an online BBC report, three horses were trapped and killed in a West Yorkshire barn fire on Oct. 8; the fire is being investigated as suspicious.
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BUSCOPAN™ New Product for Initial Colic Treatment
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has received FDA approval for Buscopan™ Injectable Solution, the only equine spasmolytic for control of abdominal pain (colic) associated with spasmodic colic, flatulent colic, and simple impactions.
Colic is a word that horse owners fear and the number one cause of death in horses. More than $115 million per year is spent on costs associated with loss of use, treatment, and death.
Buscopan provides initial relief of colic symptoms within 5-10 minutes by relaxing the smooth muscles of the digestive system. It is an antispasmodic, not an NSAID or sedative. It will not disguise worsening of colic clinical signs.
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RERUN TAKES MONEIGHS TO EBAY With winter at hand and funding for charitable organizations on the decline, ReRun, Inc. hopes to raise some much-needed funding to sustain its Thoroughbred adoption program by once again offering Moneighs at auction on eBay.
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SURGERY ON THE CLIFF'S EDGE DEEMED SUCCESSFUL Robert LaPenta's The Cliff's Edge, who suffered a fracture of the right front fetlock during the running of the Oct. 2 Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont, underwent successful surgery the morning of Oct. 4 at the New Jersey Equine Clinic.
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BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS FEATURES JOHN LYONS John Lyons will demonstrate horse training techniques on Thursday, Oct. 14, in a benefit for hurricane victims from 7-9 p.m. at Loheac's Rolling Hills Show Stable on Rte. 9 in Tryon, N.C.
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LAMENESS AND PELVIC HEIGHT The results of a recent study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research suggest that hind limb lameness in the horse can be evaluated most effectively and objectively by measuring changes in pelvic height during trotting.
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AQHA'S WEB SITE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is proud to announce the availability of AQHA information via web site en espanol!
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EUROPEAN BREEDERS' CUP CONTENDERS' FLIGHT BOOKED FOR OCT. 25 The International Racing Bureau informed Lone Star Park officials that the main charter shipment for horses competing in the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships has been provisionally booked to arrive in Dallas on Monday, Oct. 25.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: CLEAN HOOVES BEFORE TREATING THRUSH
Q. My 13-year-old Morgan has had very bad thrush for six years. The most recent treatment our vet recommended is soaking the feet in Epsom salts and packing them with iodine-soaked gauze. He's stalled when it's wet, and the stall is cleaned daily. We've tried this for about six weeks; as with the other treatments, we've seen little to no improvement. Do you know any other treatments or possible solutions?
A. Click here for the answer.
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BUYING BETTER HAY Knowing how hay functions in the horse's body will help you make better hay choices in the future. To learn more about buying good hay for your horses, read "Stacks of Decisions--Buying Better Hay" in the Oct. issue of The Horse.
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BOOK EXCERPT: PRACTICAL AND SAFE HORSE HANDLING To work with horses successfully, we must be able to communicate adequately with voice, touch, and body language. The horseman must be sensitive and sympathetic, with an intuitive feel for what is right for that particular horse at that particular moment.
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POLL: VETERINARY VISITS
The Horse wants to know--Do you bring your horse to a veterinarian or does your veterinarian come to your farm? Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
How many times during the year do you see your veterinarian for equine care?
- 1-2 times per year: 38.06% (153)
- 3-4 times per year: 33.58% (135)
- More than 7 times per year: 16.92% (68)
- 5-6 times per year: 11.44% (46)
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Many of The Horse readers said they see their veterinarian twice a year for shots, but if they see him or her more often it is because of a horse that needs regular care for an illness (such as Cushing's or allergies) or is accident-prone.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: WOUND CARE
Despite owners providing excellent facilities, wounds are common in all types of horses. An owner should have an excellent working relationship with his or her veterinarian to provide optimal care. For more information on how you can better care for your horse's wounds, click here.
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AAEP HORSEMAN'S DAY 2004
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is proud to present their 5th Annual Horseman's Day in conjunction with the 50th Annual AAEP Convention at the Marriott City Center located in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 5.
The Horse newsletter subscribers can reveive a $5 discount off of the regular pre-registration price for Horseman's Day. This discount is only valid through Nov. 8 when used for online registration. The pass code for the discount is EDUP50.
To register for this event, see www.aaep.org/horseman_signup.php.
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WILD HORSE AND BURRO ADOPTION PROGRAM
Upcoming Events:
- Oct. 16-17 is an adoption event in Shelby, NC.
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