Recent News for Horse Care
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Nielsen Receives Grant for Parasite Study
April 26, 2013
The grant will allow Nielsen to study the interaction between anthelmintic treatment and vaccines.... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Treatment for Common Equine Parasites
April 26, 2013
Routine fecal egg counts can help determine if certain dewormers are effective on specific farms.... Read More
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Bill would Protect Mobile Vet Practices from Drug Charges
April 24, 2013
Vets who make farm calls to treat horses currently risk prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act.... Read More
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Famed Thoroughbred Stallion Storm Cat Dies at Age 30
April 24, 2013
Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to complications from infirmities of old age. ... Read More
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AAEP Launches Equine Parasite Control Guidelines
April 24, 2013
An official set of guidelines for parasite control in horses is now available on the AAEP website.... Read More
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FEI Discusses High-Performance Horse Movement
April 24, 2013
The international movement of high level sport horses was a topic of discussion at the 2013 Sports Forum. ... Read More
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Insulin Resistance and Iron Overload
April 23, 2013
How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?... Read More
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Caring for the Budweiser Clydesdales
April 23, 2013
Find out how the Budweiser Clydesdales stay in top shape while traveling frequently.... Read More
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Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
April 23, 2013
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic.... Read More
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. ... Read More
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French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
April 22, 2013
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012.... Read More
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Reilly to Present Virtual Tour of Penn Vet’s Farrier Museum
April 21, 2013
The presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.... Read More
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CFS Classification System Developed (AAEP 2012)
April 21, 2013
Researchers developed a uniform system for classifying cases of contracted foal syndrome (CFS).... Read More
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Owners Urged to Check Horses' WNV Vaccine Status
April 20, 2013
Owners are urged to ensure their horses' vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.... Read More
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Head Position Impacts Kissing Spines Evaluation (AAEP 2012)
April 20, 2013
How a horse stands during X rays might influence how vets interpret images when diagnosing kissing spines. ... Read More
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Results of EU Horsemeat Study Released
April 19, 2013
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.... Read More
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Va. Horse Owners Urged to Consider WNV, EEE, Rabies Vaccines
April 19, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners talk with vets about vaccinating against WNV, EEE, and rabies.... Read More
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Washington Woman Arrested in Horse Theft
April 18, 2013
A Washington woman is free on her own recognizance after being arrested for stealing a horse in her care. ... Read More
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Canadian Researchers Battling Drug-Resistant Bacteria
April 18, 2013
Researchers are recognizing a growing number of disease-causing organisms resistant to common antibiotics.... Read More
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West Virginia to Accept Six-Month Equine Health Certificates
April 18, 2013
West Virginia has joined a group of states in an agreement to accept six-month equine health certificates.... Read More
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Vestibular Disease in Horses Reviewed
April 17, 2013
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.... Read More
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NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program
April 16, 2013
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks. ... Read More
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Possibly Protective Broodmare
April 16, 2013
How do I deal with a mare that is so protective she will not let me near her or the foal?... Read More
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Current Diagnostic Options for PPID
April 15, 2013
A two-tier series of tests can help equine practitioners confirm a PPID diagnosis, one veterinarian said.... Read More
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UHC's Operation Gelding Program Continues Nationwide
April 14, 2013
Since the beginning of the year Operation Gelding has helped to castrate more than 85 horses in six states.... Read More
