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Horse Health
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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.
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Herpes Quarantine Lifted at Beulah Park
Ohio Department of Agriculture officials today lifted a quarantine at Beulah Park, declaring it safe for horses to move in and [no-glossary]out of the facility, following an equine herpes virus outbreak, which occurred between Dec. 22 and Jan. 11.
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Donation Allows Veterinary College to Upgrade
Thanks to the generous donation from the Equine Foundation of Canada, the Ontario Veterinary College will be upgrading their ultrasound equipment enabling 3-Dimensional imaging. Images generated by this unique equipment can be viewed and manipulate
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Use of Thermography Increases
Since the late 1990's use of thermography has increased in both finding and preventing causes of lameness. Originally used mainly with race horses and show animals, current usage has expanded in many veterinary practices.
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Seeking horses with Cushing’s disease for research study
Dr. Hal Schott.
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Equine Intervention Act Would Protect Horses
Majority Leader John Unger, D-Berkeley, CA, is seeking reforms in dealing with horses. In SB540, known as the Equine Early Intervention and Protection Act, anyone operating a horse facility would have to be licensed. An annual fee would cost $100.