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  • Update on Research on Equine Cerebrellar Abiotrophy

    Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA) is a debilitating degenerative condition of the cerebellar portion of the brain which results in a severe lack of coordination.

    Flossie Sellers - February 28, 2011 15:31

  • Acupuncture Relieves Pain In Horses

    It may seem odd that being stuck with needles can help reduce pain, but that is the case when acupuncture is used for pain relief. As acupuncture use in veterinary medicine is growing, one common use is for treating pain.

    Flossie Sellers - February 28, 2011 16:06

  • Therapy Horse Needs Sponsors

    A therapy horse in Loveland, Colorado, has a chronic medical condition in need of ongoing medical care.

    Flossie Sellers - March 1, 2011 09:31

  • Horses Needed for Research

    The equine genetics research group at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is collaborating with Ray Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor and chair of the department of large animal clinical sciences at Michigan State Uni

    Flossie Sellers - March 1, 2011 16:10

  • Coggins Test Required for Participant Horses

    The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced today that effective March 2, 2011, an updated regulation will take effect regarding the Coggins test for equine infectious anemia.

    Flossie Sellers - March 2, 2011 10:47

  • Texas Veterinarians Fight Against Horse Dentistry Practiced by Nonveterinarians

    Reconciling scope-of-practice disputes State veterinary boards, laypersons work together on legislation Back Many state legislatures reconvened at the beginning of the year, and state VMAs and veterinary examining boards have already stepped up

    Flossie Sellers - March 2, 2011 11:09

  • Nonveterinarians Performing Vet Services

    When Bobby Griswold, a rodeo performer, was arrested, a clash between the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau developed.   Mr.

    Flossie Sellers - March 2, 2011 11:11

  • Horse Dentistry Disputes

    Lawsuits are pending in Texas regarding whether or not non-veterinarians should be allowed to float horse's teeth.  

    Flossie Sellers - March 2, 2011 11:20

  • Veterinarians VS Nonveterinarians

     When H.B. 1055 was prefiled in the Arkansas state legislature Dec. 15, 2010, to amend the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act concerning large animal practice, the Arkansas VMA saw it had a potential fight on its hands . The bill was introduced

    Flossie Sellers - March 2, 2011 11:40

  • Ulcer Syndrome Prevalent in Performance Horses

    Edited News Release: Gastric ulceration is a widespread clinical finding among performance horses in training as well as in foals. Prevalence of up to 93% has been documented among horses in race training1 and in nearly 60% of other performance hor

    Flossie Sellers - March 2, 2011 16:14

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