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New Federal Racehorse Drug Legislation Introduced – 5.21.13

New Federal Racehorse Drug Legislation Introduced – 5.21.13

A U.S. Senator and four members of the House of Representatives have introduced the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2013 to regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that can be used in racing. CLICK HERE to read the article from …

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AAEP Releases New Parasite Control Guidelines

AAEP Releases New Parasite Control Guidelines

Currently, commonly used strategies for parasite control in adult horses are based on knowledge and concepts originally developed 40 years ago. An American Association of Equine Practitioner’s Task Force has re-examined the recommendations …

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The Cause of Theiler’s Disease Discovered – 3/21/13

The Cause of Theiler’s Disease Discovered – 3/21/13

For almost 100 years, veterinarians have puzzled over the cause of Theiler’s disease, a mysterious type of equine hepatitis that is linked to blood products and causes liver failure in up to 90% of afflicted animals.  For years, the disease …

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USEF Plans “Town Hall” Meetings to Discuss Drug Use in Show Horses – 3/11/13

USEF Plans “Town Hall” Meetings to Discuss Drug Use in Show Horses – 3/11/13

“Prompted by reports across all breeds and disciplines confirming inappropriate use of medication for the purpose of gaining advantage in competition in today’s show arena, the USEF leadership, in concert with the USEF Drugs & …

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EHV-1 at Florida Horse Show (sigh) – 3.1.13

EHV-1 at Florida Horse Show (sigh) – 3.1.13

EHV-1 has shown up again, this time in the Florida horse show circuit.    It shows up several times a year, but makes the biggest splash when it shows up at big shows. Anyway, a horse participating in a horse show in Ocala, Florida, exhibited …

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