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Horse Health
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Twin Reduction in Pregnant Mares
According tto Peter C. Sheerin, DVM, twins are a common occurrence in thoroughbreds, draft horses and warmbloods. Horses crossed with these breeds also have an increased likelihood of having twins. At one time, twins were the leading cause of non-infec
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Antibiotics and Diarrhea
Antibiotics are commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat a number of infectious diseases. There are many different types of antibiotics, each targeting different pathogens and having different side effects.
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Salmonella, Horses, and Biosecurity
The NYS Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has isolated Salmonella Group C2 from cultures submitted from 4 different horse farms in either New Jersey or Pennsylvania in the last week. They have all shown the same profile, being resistant to most antibiot
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Stem Cell Cartilage Repair Benefits Horses
 Tears in cartilage â stiff, connective tissue that acts as a cushion in joints â are common injuries among animals and humans alike, and can lead to limited mobility, pain, and eventually arthritis. The current surgical treatment to repair su
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Woman Asks Congress to Stop Roundups
Palomino Armstrong is taking the story of her rescued colt, Honey Bandit, to Washington, D.C. in hopes lawmakers will end federal roundups of wild horses across the West after they hear the colt's tale. Honey Bandit nearly died last September a
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BioHarp Helps Determine Inflammation
The BioHarp is a cutting-edge medical imaging device that utilizes a non-invasive approach to detect inflammation on a cellular level. The device uses a complex scanning program that deciphers inflammation in the bodyâs organs through a bio-sensory s
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New Requirements for Shipped Semen and Embryos
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed that import permits will continue to be required for the importation of semen and embryos from the U.S. into Canada during 2011. These import restrictions are a result of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) in
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Humane Officer Takes Horses into Custody
A Greenbrier County judge issued an order Tuesday morning that placed some 180 animals found in poor condition on farms owned by Grady Whitlock into the temporary custody of the countyâs humane officer.
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Friends of Wild Horses and Burros to Meet
Dear Friends of our Wild Horses and Burros;
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Coggins Test Required for Horses in Competitions
Horse owners particpating in shows, fairs, races or other gatherings in Virginia will soon have to carry papers showing that their animals aren't infected with equine infectious anemia.