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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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U C Davis Launches New Research
A new project, the Zoobiquity Research Initiative, was launched in February in an effort to help University of California Davis veterinary students and University of California Los Angeles medical students work together on projects that affect both an
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Ultrasound Therapy for Horses Now Portable
The first wearable, therapeutic ultrasound system for the equine market is the size of an iPod Nano. This battery-operated systems fits within specially engineered neoprene leg wraps on the horse's limb. With the device, horses can exercise or f
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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
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Watch Out for Equine Lyme Disease
As spring time approaches and weather becomes warmer, more horses are out on trails and in pastures leading to exposure to ticks that carry Lyme disease. Certain sections of the USA are more commonly infested by ticks including areas in California, n
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Your Horse and Regenerative Medicine
To increase horse ownersâ awareness and understanding of regenerative medicine, the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital is hosting âThe Horse Ownerâs Guide to Regenerative Medicine,â Jun
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Equine Guelph Presents Colic Workshop for Veterinarians
A special presentation was held at the University of Guelph on March 9th, 2013, delivering current research and findings to help veterinarians battle a horse owners' worst nightmare - colic. Equine Guelph has declared 2013, "the Year of Colic Prevention.
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Equine Rhinitis A Virus Tests Now Available in Lexington, Kentucky
Equine Diagnostic Solutions, based in Lexington, Ky., is the latest laboratory to begin testing for equine rhinitis A virus which affects both upper and lower airways in horses.
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Two Horses Test Positive for EVH-1 in California
The California racing board said the horses identified have the ânon-neuropathogenic" strain of the equine virus, which is generally considered less virulent, and biosecurity measures recommended by the CHRB are being taken to ensure a safe environment.
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Course in Equine Medicine for Vets Being Offered in Germany
A practical course in Equine Medicine suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practices who are keen to update their knowledge and practical skills on diagnostic techniques is being held 31 January - 1 February, 2014 near Munich, Germany.