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Horse Gaitedness: It's in the Genes
April 17, 2013
Swedish researchers discovered that genetic makeup affects locomotion patterns 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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Pennsylvania Morgan Horse Breeder Convicted
April 16, 2013
A Pennsylvania horse breeder was found guilty on 30 counts of animal cruelty last week.... 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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N.M. Horse Shooter to Face No Charges
April 16, 2013
The man who posted a video on the Internet of himself shooting his horse will not face charges. ... Read More
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Study Evaluates Effects of Probiotics for Horses
April 16, 2013
A study examines the effects of P. acidilactici and S. boulardii-based probiotics on horses.... Read More
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Indiana Horses Seized
April 15, 2013
Several horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a Madison County, Ind., property.... Read More
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House Bill would Amend Horse Protection Act
April 15, 2013
The bill would amend the Horse Protection Act by imposing stiffer penalties on anyone who sores a horse.... 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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CHRB: No Spike in Sudden Deaths
April 15, 2013
CHRB officials contested reports that the state has seen a spike in the number of sudden death cases. ... Read More
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Equine Reproduction Specialist LeBlanc Dies
April 15, 2013
Reproduction specialist Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT, died April 13 after a battle with ovarian cancer. ... Read More
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'Manual of Equine Neonatal Medicine,' 4th Edition, Published
April 14, 2013
The fourth edition has been completely updated and has several new sections added.... 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
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Top Reasons for Early Embryonic Death Described (AAEP 2012)
April 14, 2013
One veterinarian says many cases of early embryonic death (EED) are probably not preventable.... Read More
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Montana to Better Enforce Equine Passport Requirements
April 13, 2013
State officials say they'll be more stringently enforcing requirements for six-month equine travel passports... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Offer Second Colic Prevention eWorkshop
April 13, 2013
Equine Guelph has opened registration for a second offering of their eWorkshop on colic prevention.... Read More
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Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
April 13, 2013
Stem cells and other biologic therapies could have reproductive applications in horses, one researcher says.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Last Quarantine Released
April 12, 2013
The last of the quarantines imposed on several farms due to a recent EHV-1 outbreak were released April 10.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
April 12, 2013
2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.... Read More
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Bute Found in English 'Beef' Products
April 12, 2013
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute. ... Read More
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CHRB Renews Racing Injury Prevention Program
April 12, 2013
The CHRB approved funds for the continuation of its equine injury prevention program with UC Davis.... Read More
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Handling Hyperthermia and Hypothermia in Horses
April 12, 2013
One veterinarian reviews equine hyperthermia and hypothermia and how to best manage affected horses.... Read More
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2014 Budget Proposal would Nix Horsemeat Inspection Funding
April 11, 2013
Funding for inspections at horse processing plants would be eliminated under a request in the budget proposal.... Read More
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Methods for Controlling Equine Parasites in the Environment
April 11, 2013
One researcher describes research on controlling ascarids, or roundworms, before they enter a horse's body. ... Read More
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California Sees Rise in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure
April 11, 2013
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.... Read More
