Recent News for Basic Care
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Equine Guelph to Host Horse Behavior, Safety eWorkshop
March 10, 2013
The two-week online course will teach people more about best practices for handling horses safely.... Read More
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Building a Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship (AAEP 2012)
March 10, 2013
Veterinarians and farriers must work as a team to manage a horse's athletic soundness and performance.... Read More
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Podiatry Table Topic: A Focus on Laminitis (AAEP 2012)
March 08, 2013
Laminitis is a devastating disease that does not discriminate based on a horse's age, breed, or discipline.... Read More
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Lecture on Equine Drug Research, Testing Scheduled
March 06, 2013
The lecture will illustrate advances in drug surveillance capabilities and discuss existing challenges.... Read More
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Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined
March 06, 2013
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.... Read More
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Regulators Discuss Jockey Club Drug Rules
March 05, 2013
Regulators met via conference call March 4 to discuss new model medication rules set to be adopted by RCI.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Will Not Expand Furosemide Ban in 2013
March 04, 2013
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders' Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.... Read More
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UC Davis Expands Equine Dentistry Service
March 04, 2013
The UC Davis Equine Medicine and Dentistry Service is now able to offer more advanced techniques.... Read More
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RMTC Calls Nikethamide 'Very Dangerous Drug' for Horses
March 04, 2013
It's the first in more than a decade, but a recent positive nikethamide test has racing regulators' attention.... Read More
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Meloxicam vs. Phenylbutazone: Effects on Horses' Gastric Mucosa Studied
March 04, 2013
A recent study showed that some newer NSAIDs could have fewer adverse GI effects on horses than older drugs.... Read More
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GI Drug Could be Useful for Equine Eye Exams (AAEP 2012)
March 03, 2013
N-butylscopolammonium bromide could be useful for helping veterinarians examine horses' eyes.... Read More
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Don't Ignore Drug-Resistant Equine Parasites
March 02, 2013
Over the years, parasites have developed resistance to certain commonly used anthelmintic classes.... Read More
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What Does Your Horse's Stool Say?
March 01, 2013
Your horse's fecal production and appearance can be an indicator of good or poor health.... Read More
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Laboratory Advances Improve Equine Doping Testing
February 27, 2013
Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of "history" of drugs that have been in a horse's body.... Read More
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Post-Colic Surgery Stent Bandage Prevents Incisional Infection (AAEP 2012)
February 27, 2013
One researcher says a stent bandage appears to create an ideal environment for incisional healing.... Read More
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W.Va. Issues Support for Uniform Racehorse Medication Plan
February 26, 2013
The resolution furthers an effort to implement uniform racehorse medication, penalty, and testing rules.... Read More
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Dressage Rider Facing Possible Sanctions for Prohibited Substances
February 26, 2013
Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion.... Read More
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National HBPA to Breeders' Cup: Keep Salix
February 25, 2013
The organization voted to endorse the use of race-day furosemide during this year's Breeders' Cup races.... Read More
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Missouri Court Denies Lay Equine Dentist's Appeal
February 25, 2013
A non-veterinarian dentist lost a bid to overturn a court ruling prohibiting her from floating teeth for pay.... Read More
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How Do I Properly Dispose of my Horse's Syringes?
February 16, 2013
With a proper sharps disposal method in place, the risk of accidental needlesticks is reduced.... Read More
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Timing of Gelding
February 12, 2013
Is there any loss of body size or development from early gelding?... Read More
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Using Intra-Articular Corticosteroids (AAEP 2012)
February 11, 2013
With appropriate care and use, vets can mitigate some risks associated with intra-articular corticosteroids.... Read More
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New Ponazuril Loading Dose Examined for EPM Treatment (AAEP 2012)
February 10, 2013
Achieving therapeutic drug levels sooner using a loading dose could minimize S. neurona-caused damage.... Read More
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$50,000 Available to Researchers Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans
February 08, 2013
HHRF offers grant funding for research into the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. ... Read More
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Industry Stakeholders Discuss Racehorse Drug Reform
February 07, 2013
Industry stakeholders met discuss creating uniform equine medication policy between states.... Read More
