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Severe Penalties for Use of Zilpaterol
The RCI Board called for a minimum penalty of one year suspension and fines in excess of $10,000 for a first Zilpaterol hydrochloride (Zillmax) violation. A second violation would result in a three year suspension and a minimum fine of $25,000. A third
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Strangles Vaccine Available in the UK
Intervet Schering-Plough relaunched the strangles vaccine Equilis strepE in the UK in March 2011. Used in the control and management of strangles, this vaccine is the only licensed strangles vaccine in Europe.
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Hormone Therapy in Older Pregnant Mares
A researcher with the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, has found that a form of hormone treatment improved fetal development in older pregnant mares.
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Horse Owners Warned Use NSAIDS Wisely
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the cornerstone of treatment for many painful conditions in horses, including arthritis, laminitis, and colic. Although these drugs are an important component of therapy for these disease syndromes, ov
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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