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NRHA Adopts New Medications Rule
The National Reining Horse Association (âNRHAâ) issued a press release on Sunday announcing the vote of their Board of Directors to implement an âAnimal Welfare and Medicationsâ rule. This vote occurred after many discussions with NRHA membership
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NSAID'S May Have Harmful Effects
Edited News Release: NSAID's may help mask lameness while reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation, but they can also be very harmful to the equine, whether pet or athlete.
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Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Partners with Equine Canada
Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. has expanded its partnership with Equine Canada and has earned the designation, âOfficial Supplement Supplier of Equine Canada.â
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Pfizer Acquires King Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $14.25 per share, or $3.6 billion. The deal provides Pfizer a new specialty business in pain treatments, including King's role as a critical supplier to the U.
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FDA Warns About Use of Deslorelin
:The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to veterinarians today reminding them that now SucroMate Equine is approved and available for veterinary use in the United States, deslorelin should not be imported from other countries or compounded
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Police Seize Regulated Equine Drugs
Police have charged a Hamilton man in connection with illegally supplying drugs and medications to the horse racing industry.
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Positive Test Complaint Filed
A complaint against a trainer at the Santa Anita race track has been filed by the California Horse Racing Board. According to them, the horse tested positive for etodolac, an anti-inflammatory medication not permitted for use in racehorses.
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FEI Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations
Within the FEI list and within the new FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR), there are two main categories of regulated substances:
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Preparing for Spring Vaccinations
It's time to start planning for spring vaccinations by scheduling a visit with your veterinarian or by ordering the vaccine if you give the shots yourself. It is not a good idea to give the shots just before you are going to a show, having a le
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Recall of Equine Wound Care Products
A recall initiated in January for possibly contaminated alcohol and iodine prep pads, alcohol swabs and alcohol swabsticks now includes products in several equine and canine first-aid kids.