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Banixx Wound and Hoof Care
Banixx Wound & Hoof Care is proud to announce the addition of Phoenix-based Thompsonâs Veterinary Supplies to its list of distributors.
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Clenbuterol Banned in Canadian Competitions
The Equine Canada Medication Control Committee is announcing the following Medication Control information: Clenbuterol. As of January 1, 2011, Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin) will no longer be a permitted medication in Equine Canada sanctioned competition
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Detection Times for Meloxicam in Competition Horses
The FEI has announced detection times for Meloxicam (veterinary formulation known as Metacam®), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation in the equine athlete. The findings of studies on the use of intra
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Eliminating Medication Influence on Race Horses
The Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America (TRA) welcomes the proposal by the leadership of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) of an industry effort to develop a plan to eliminate within the next five years any possi
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Anesthesia for Equines Now Less Problematic
Emerging techniques, newer drugs and the continuing education of practitioners indicate that equine anesthesia is becoming less problematic.
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FDA Approves Drug to Prevent Fescue Toxicosis
Dechra Veterinary Products announces it has received FDA approval to market EQUIDONE Gel, which contains the active ingredient domperidone.
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FDA Approves Equine Reproductive Drug
The FDA has approved SucroMate Equine, an injectable drug that increases the likelihood of conception for both naturally bred and artificially inseminated horses. Manufactured by Thorn BioScience, a subsidiary of CreoSalus, Inc., SucroMate Equine r
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Fecal Egg Count Test
Horsemenâs Laboratory provides postage-paid kits for fecal egg counts. The laboratory performs microscopic, fecal egg counts that tell you how often you need to deworm your horse.
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FEI Prohibited Drug List Update
The International Federation for Equestrian Sports, commonly known as FEI, sent out a media alert today reminding veterinarians and anyone else involved in the horse racing industry that the 2011 FEI Equine Prohibited Substance List came into effect on
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Fertility Control for Wild Horses
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing the implementation of a field darting fertility control program for the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area. They are seeking comments from the public at this time.