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FEI Sports Forum: Improving "Frequent Flyer" Horse Movement
April 09, 2013
Attendees discussed improving the international movement of top-level sport horses at the FEI Sports Forum. ... Read More
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2013 ISES Conference Scheduled for July 18-20
April 09, 2013
This year's theme will be "Embracing Science to Enhance Equine Welfare and Horse-Human Interactions."... Read More
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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Most Quarantines Released
April 08, 2013
The majority of the quarantines connected to an EHV-1 outbreak originating in Ocala, Fla., have been lifted.... Read More
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Convicted Mustang Abuser Jailed for Parole Violation
April 08, 2013
The rancher convicted of maltreating more than 200 mustangs was jailed for violating terms of his parole. ... Read More
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Hot Topics in Equine Reproduction
April 08, 2013
Researchers are continually making advancements to improve equine artificial insemination.... Read More
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AHS Cases Prompt Horse Movement Restrictions in South Africa
April 08, 2013
The increasing number of reported AHS cases in South Africa prompted the movement restrictions.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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Equine Field Anesthesia Considerations
April 07, 2013
One vet reviews some key points equine practitioners must consider before implementing field anesthesia.... Read More
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USEF Issues Statement on Supplement Use
April 07, 2013
The USEF issued a statement regarding the use of equine nutritional supplements on April 1. ... Read More
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Tweaking Stem Cell Therapy Use in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 07, 2013
Stem cell therapy has evolved rapidly as a treatment approach in equine veterinary medicine.... Read More
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USEF Town Hall Meetings Focus on Horse Medications, Welfare
April 06, 2013
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.... Read More
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Tracking Asiatic Wild Asses in the Negev
April 06, 2013
Scientists are keeping a discreet eye on the Asiatic wild ass with the help of GPS and dung.... Read More
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Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
April 06, 2013
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses.... Read More
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USDA Steps Up Imported Meat Inspections
April 05, 2013
The USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service will increase inspections of imported meat. ... Read More
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Equine Coat Color Genetics 101
April 05, 2013
What's behind a horse's coat color? The answer lies in coat color genetics.... Read More
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Horsemeat Prank Raises BLM Ire
April 05, 2013
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools' prank went awry. ... Read More
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Montana Mustang Import Bill Fails
April 05, 2013
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana.... Read More
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Spring Horse Feeding Considerations
April 05, 2013
Consider your horse's diet when helping him make a smooth transition from winter to spring.... Read More
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San Diego County, Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
April 04, 2013
A Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine after two negative EHV-1 tests.... Read More
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Warren Co., N.J., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
April 04, 2013
A 22-year-old Warren County horse was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... Read More
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CHRB Okays Purina Feeds Based on Investigation
April 04, 2013
Based on Purina's investigation, the CHRB says vendors can supply any product milled on and since March 27.... Read More
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Sample Handling's Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
April 04, 2013
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time's effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.... Read More
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Castrated and Confused
April 04, 2013
Is it normal to have a gelding burro, not just mount, but actually try to mate with a jenny? ... Read More
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Prevalence of Horse Behavior Problems Under Saddle Evaluated
April 04, 2013
As many as 91% of leisure riding horses exhibit some sort of behavior problem regularly, one researcher says.... Read More
