Recent News for Basic Care
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Holiday Horses, Ponies Require Time, Financial Commitments
December 01, 2012
Parents need to be aware of equine ownership commitment and cost before granting a child's wish.... Read More
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Bismuth to Treat, Prevent Equine Stomach Ulcers?
November 30, 2012
In the case of horses with ulcers, the use of bismuth is not recommended.... Read More
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?
November 28, 2012
One veterinarian discussed disease characteristics and why it might be on the rise at a recent conference.... Read More
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Body Heat and Thermal-Neutral Temperature
November 27, 2012
What is a thermal-neutral temperature?... Read More
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Equine Infection Control Management
November 27, 2012
Veterinarians are uniquely equipped to tailor infectious disease prevention programs, one researcher says.... Read More
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Hendra Vaccine Now Available in Australia's Northern Territory
November 26, 2012
The vaccine was released in high-risk Queensland and New South Wales on Nov. 1.... Read More
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UK Launches Thoroughbred Worker Health and Safety Study
November 23, 2012
The goal of the study is to make jobs safe for workers on Thoroughbred farms.... Read More
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UF Veterinarians Laud Equine Leishmaniasis Awareness
November 21, 2012
Veterinarians say the identification of the parasite in a Florida horse is cause for increased vigilance.... Read More
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Sustainable Equine Parasite Control Do's and Don'ts
November 21, 2012
New research is taking place, and equine deworming recommendations are rapidly changing.... Read More
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Placentitis and Foals' Athletic Prognosis
November 18, 2012
There were few performance differences between foals born to healthy mares and those treated for placentitis.... Read More
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RMTC Approves Medication Thresholds, Withdrawal Times
November 16, 2012
The six medications were identified by the AAEP as having therapeutic purposes.... Read More
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Race-Day Salix Errors Frustrate Kentucky Horsemen
November 16, 2012
Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month.... Read More
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UC Davis to Test Experimental Drug for Treating Laminitis
November 15, 2012
Veterinarians plan to conduct a trial of an experimental drug that has shown promise in treating laminitis.... Read More
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Clay Named Chair of Gluck Equine Research Foundation
November 14, 2012
Case Clay of Thee Chimneys Farm was named to the position in October.... Read More
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Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
November 14, 2012
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible.... Read More
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Equine Grass Sickness Vaccine Pilot Study Announced
November 12, 2012
This pilot study is in preparation for a full vaccine trial, which is likely to commence in 2013 or 2014.... Read More
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Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Continue to Rise
November 12, 2012
As of Nov. 6, the USGS indicated that the WNV and EEE totals had risen to 620 and 204, respectively.... Read More
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Composting as Carcass Disposal Option for Horse Owners
November 10, 2012
Composting allows owners to dispose of their animals and naturally improve the soil conditions on properties.... Read More
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2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
November 06, 2012
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis.... Read More
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Could Endophyte-Infected Fescue Cause Lameness in Horses?
November 06, 2012
Researchers observed noticeable lameness in horses consuming high levels of endophyte-infected seeds and hay.... Read More
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Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
November 05, 2012
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.... Read More
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FEI Co-Sponsors Conference on Concussion in Sport
November 04, 2012
The conference covered updates on concussion studies from four years ago and how to keep athletes safe.... Read More
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Using Learning Theory Techniques in Equine Welfare Cases
November 03, 2012
One welfare group uses learning theory techniques to keep feral or neglected horses and their handlers safe.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Trainers Criticize Breeders' Cup Salix Ban
November 02, 2012
Furosemide has been banned from this year's Breeders' Cup juvenile races.... Read More
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Equine Hendra Virus Vaccine Launched in Australia
November 01, 2012
The long-awaited vaccine will be available for horse owners through their veterinarians.... Read More
