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Freighting Of Equestrian Horses And Equipment To Australia For The 2000 Olympic Games
August 06, 1999
The following information gives an outline of the important quarantine aspects of the importation of horses and associated goods for use in the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. <FONT... Read More
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USDA Issues Heat Advisory For Traveling Animals
August 06, 1999
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service advises animal owners to be aware of the daily temperature and its effect on their animals, especially when transporting them.... Read More
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Quarantine Agreement Secures Olympic Equestrian Events
August 06, 1999
Federal Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Mark Vaile, recently announced that Olympic equestrian events would be held on Australian soil for the first time thanks to an historic quarantine agreement between the... Read More
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Feeding Racehorses
August 01, 1999
On several occasions in the past year or two, we’ve discussed in this series the intricacies of feeding young horses for optimum growth. We’ve also walked you through the pertinent points of fueling the high-performance equine athlete, for... Read More
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Horse Deaths; Horse Thefts
August 01, 1999
We’ve had two cases of colic at our barn in the last week. Why? Is it the weather? Is the pasture too dry? Is there too much/too little grass? Was there something different growing/blooming/going to seed? Are the horses not drinking enough?... Read More
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Parasites And Pastures
August 01, 1999
Pastures and internal parasites. You can’t have one without the other. If you have pastures, your horses will have internal parasites. These pesky little creatures that can erode a horse’s good health have been successful in thwarting the... Read More
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The Epidemiology Of Colic
August 01, 1999
Because there are so many causes for colic, epidemiology can be helpful in determining those things that are associated with an increased risk of colic. In some cases, it also can help identify the cause.... Read More
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Wound Care
August 01, 1999
Wound care is one of those many horse issues where there are as many opinions regarding treatment as there are horse owners and veterinarians. There are hundreds of agents (both commercial and home-brew) available to paint, spray, smear, gob, an... Read More
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Equitana 1999
August 01, 1999
The third annual Equitana USA, held June 10-13 in Louisville, Ky., included an array of presentations, exhibits, clinics, and demonstrations, ranging from horse health to training methods to how to become a better rider. Following are some of th... Read More
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Lasix Permitted In Collecting Urine Samples
July 30, 1999
The American Horse Shows Association's Drugs and Medications program has begun allowing the use of Lasix (furosemide) to expedite the collection of urine in show horses. Lasix is a safe and effective diuretic is used in small... Read More
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Clemson University Discovery Could Be Used For Fescue Toxicosis
July 30, 1999
A medication used to treat nausea is now helping horse breeders produce healthier mares and foals and may someday help address problems of infertility in humans. Dee L. Cross, a Clemson University animal scientist,... Read More
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Predicting the Outcome of Colic
July 30, 1999
Colic is a common problem in horses. Establishing a plan for treatment and predicting the possible outcome of a case of colic is important to both the attending veterinarian and the anxious owner of the horse. Abdominal fluid... Read More
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U.S., EU Sign Veterinary Equivalency Agreement To Facilitate Trade
July 21, 1999
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman today announced that the United States has signed a new agreement with the European Union, paving the way for mutual recognition of animal health systems and easier resolution of related... Read More
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EEE In Horse & Ratite Populations In Louisiana
July 16, 1999
The deaths of about 200 emus in mid-June come on the heels of nine horse deaths within a multi-parish area during the past eight weeks all confirmed to be caused by Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). <FONT... Read More
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Equine Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Offered At Purdue
July 16, 1999
A new, non-invasive veterinary treatment utilizing high pressure waves to alleviate equine bone and tendon ailments—including navicular disease and degenerative joint disease of the lower hock joints—was initiated at the... Read More
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New Hay And Fescue Education Brochures Available To Horse Owners
July 09, 1999
Ensuring your horse is consuming essential nutrients -- and staying away from grasses that look nutritious but can pose a health risk -- are the topics of two new client-education brochures published by the American Association of Equine... Read More
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Bequest to Penn's Vet School will Support Equine and Canine Research
July 09, 1999
A $9.8 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine from the estate of Isabel (Mrs. Alan R.) Robson will enhance the school's ability to educate future veterinarians while conducting cutting-edge equine and canine... Read More
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North Dakota Horse Owners Alerted Of EIA
July 02, 1999
Several recent, confirmed cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) are awarning to North Dakota horse owners to be aware of the possibility that their horses may have contacted the disease, says the state... Read More
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British Horse Society Warns Of Dangers Of Ragwort In Hay
July 02, 1999
The British Horse Society has issued a warning to all horse owners to beware of ragwort in hay.With a high prevalence of ragwort last summer,it is virtually impossible to guarantee that hay is completely ragwort... Read More
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Leg Conformation
July 01, 1999
Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for a lifetime of work and performance. No matter how beautiful or well-pedigreed a horse, it will matter little if the animal suffers from... Read More
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Ration Balancing Made Easy
July 01, 1999
Don't panic. That's probably the most helpful thing I can say about calculating the balance of nutrients in your horse's diet. Most people are perfectly comfortable speaking about calcium or vitamin E levels in the abstract sense, but when... Read More
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Wash Racks And Stalls
July 01, 1999
If you board at a big, commercial show barn, you probably have access to a wash rack. Ditto if your horse boards at a racing barn. What a convenience wash racks are. Instead of spending hours brushing off dirt, muck, and sweat, or hosing off you... Read More
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Steroids
July 01, 1999
Q: My horse had a soft tissue injury and my veterinarian gave him steroids. Some of the people in my barn say I need to be careful that he doesn’t get too aggressive or get foundered. I’m confused. How can steroids do... Read More
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The Problem With Drugs
July 01, 1999
Even though the weather in California is beautiful, you’ve got a horse that’s not acting quite himself. This 2-year-old colt has a fever, has been depressed, has gone off feed, and isn’t tearing the barn down as usual. You know he’s got a... Read More
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Cool Aid: Beating the Heat With Working Horses
July 01, 1999
Anyone who has worked or played in high heat knows how exhausting it can be. High, fluid-sapping desert heat can drain you in no time as you sweat away volumes of fluids and electrolytes. Then there’s the suppressive, sweaty,... Read More
