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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
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Few Clues in Alleged Pennsylvania Horse Poisonings
April 11, 2013
Law enforcement authorities continue to be stymied by the alleged poising of nine horses in Pennsylvania. ... Read More
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Ultrasonography to Diagnose Equine Lung Problems (AAEP 2012)
April 11, 2013
One veterinarian described the steps involved in conducting an ultrasound examination of the equine lungs.... Read More
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Santa Barbara Co., Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
April 10, 2013
Officials reported the gelding had tested positive for EHV-1 on March 25.... Read More
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EPM Testing, Treatment Options Reviewed
April 10, 2013
One vet reviews EPM's variable clinical signs and the current diagnostic and treatment options available.... Read More
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Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling
April 10, 2013
The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Herd Seized
April 10, 2013
More than 60 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after authorities removed them from a farm last week.... Read More
