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Legislation Sets Penalties for Doping of Horses
Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) have introduced H.R. 1733/S.B. 886, the Interstate Horse Racing Improvement Act of 2011 which amends the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978.
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Lower Phenylbutazone Threshold Proposed by California Horse Racing Board
Edited Press Release: Lower thresholds for the common pain reliever phenylbutazone in post-race tests of horses could be on the way in California in spite of objections from horsemen. At its meeting Feb. 17 at Santa Anita, the California Horse Racin
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Pain Management in Horses
Management of pain is a key element in veterinary care of horses, especially those with colic, lameness or following surgery. Regardless of the underlying cause, pain control is one of the most important short-term goals when working with horses.
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Parasite Infections Increase in Warm Weather
As the weather heats up so does the risk of parasite infections in horses. Horse owners want their horseâs to look and feel their best. However, with concerns of efficacy and resistance on the minds of horse owners and veterinarians, many are asking
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Pergolide Research in Older Horses
Elanco Animal Health, a Division of Eli Lilly and Company, in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU), Oklahoma State University (OSU), and Louisiana State University (LSU) recently completed a study of horses afflicted with equine Cushing
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RCI Approves Lower Bute Threshold
On October 22, the Board of Directors of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) gave final approval to lower the allowable level of phenylbutazone. The board voted 16-0 in favor of lowering the threshold for penalty from 5 microgra
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Rethinking Deworming Strategies for Horse Owners
Question: Can too much deworming actually be a bad thing? Answer: While it is unlikely a horse will become ill or suffer harmful effects from being dewormed too often, in the long term, all horsesâ health can be compromised by the development of parasi
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Sublingual Detomidine-Alternative Sedative
Research on using sublingual detomidine in horses to produce mild sedation is getting some serious attention. An efficacy study suggests that this may be an alternative to injectable sedatives in horses.
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Vaccines: What to Expect
Horse owners understand that vaccinations protect the health of their horse and may even be life saving. What some owners may not realize is that adverse reactions can occur after vaccination. While most side effects from vaccines are minor, itâs imp
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Equestrians Encouraged to Share 2014 Goals for Their Horses
Whether itâs kicking a health issue once and for all or taking it to the next level of competition, a horseâs healthy 2014 begins inside where overall wellness finds its roots in the equine digestive tract.