Recent News for Horse Care
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Progress Cited on Racehorse Medication Penalty System
June 07, 2013
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward. ... Read More
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Equine Muscle Matters Reviewed
June 07, 2013
Learn about equine muscle metabolism and how equine muscle mass is regulated.... Read More
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Older Creature Comforts
June 06, 2013
I'm concerned about my senior horse's mental happiness. How can I keep him comfortable and happy?... Read More
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Progress of Uniform Racehorse Medication Policy Noted
June 06, 2013
Survey results show the adoption of RCI's uniform medication policy for racing is advancing nationwide.... Read More
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Understanding and Managing Equine Obesity
June 06, 2013
One equine nutritionist describes factors contributing to equine obesity and provides management tips.... Read More
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Osteochondrosis in Yearlings and Future Racing Performance
June 05, 2013
The number and severity of lesions present could impact a horse's future racing performance.... Read More
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Tick Paralysis Bad News for Horses
June 04, 2013
One recent study found tick paralysis had a 26% mortality rate in affected Australian horses.... Read More
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Another British Racehorse Trainer to Face Steroid Charges
June 04, 2013
Gerard Butler will be charged for using the drug Sungate, which contains the anabolic steroid stanozolol. ... Read More
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Lingering Lameness
June 04, 2013
Is a two-year-old injury be a candidate for adipose-derived regenerative stem cell treatment?... Read More
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Study Evaluates Horses' Desire to Work
June 04, 2013
Ever suspect your horse is naturally lazy? Researchers found that horses prefer not to work at all.... Read More
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Equine Gastrointestinal Health Reviewed
June 03, 2013
Horse owners can take simple steps to help keep their animals' GI systems functioning optimally.... Read More
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Maintaining Hydration in Horses: The Roles of Water and Salt
June 03, 2013
Learn how to quench your horse’s thirst to avoid potentially dangerous scenarios, such as severe dehydration.... Read More
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Oregon State Vet Offers Seasonal Advice to Horse Owners
June 02, 2013
Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.... Read More
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Study: Salix Administration Can Lead to Calcium Imbalance
June 01, 2013
Horses receiving Salix had difficulty replenishing their calcium levels 72 hours after drug administration.... Read More
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Senior Horse Care Strategies
June 01, 2013
Aging for horses means strength and flexibility diminish, as well as they body's ability to handle infection.... Read More
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Los Angeles County Wildfires Displace Horses
May 31, 2013
A wildfire forced the evacuation of horses from the Green Valley community in Los Angeles, Calif.... Read More
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Prepare Horses, Livestock, and Pets for Hurricane Season
May 31, 2013
Protecting livestock--including horses--and/or family pet is an important task during Hurricane season.... Read More
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Hot Branding to be Performed Under Anesthesia in Germany
May 30, 2013
From 2019 on, hot branding in Germany will only be legal when performed under local or general anesthesia.... Read More
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Could Aromatherapy Help Calm Stressed Horses?
May 30, 2013
Study results suggest that lavender aromatherapy can reduce horses' heart rates after a stressful experience.... Read More
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EQStable App by Zoetis Available on the Apple App Store
May 29, 2013
With the EQStable app owners can centralize pertinent horse health information on their phone.... Read More
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Equine Castration Complications Reviewed
May 28, 2013
Researchers found that, overall, complications associated with castration were mild in nature.... Read More
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Vaccination Recommendations for PPID and EMS Horses
May 28, 2013
How should a senior horse with equine Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome be vaccinated?... Read More
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Australian Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against Hendra
May 28, 2013
Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Minister John McVeigh urged owners to protect horses via vaccination.... Read More
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2013 International Helmet Awareness Day Scheduled
May 28, 2013
Riders4Helmets will host International Helmet Awareness Day 2013 on June 22. ... Read More
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Princess Haya Opens 2013 OIE Assembly in Paris
May 28, 2013
She described the importance of finding sustainable solutions to human and animal health issues.... Read More
