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Advocacy Website for Medication Reform in Horse Racing Launched
The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) today announced the launch of an advocacy website, cleanhorseracing.org, that is dedicated to the reform of medication rules in horse races.
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Dormosedan Gel - Better Sedation for Horses
Some horses require sedating for clipping, dental treatment or shoeing, but calling a veterinarian each time is rather costly. Now a new drug, Dormosedan Gel is making sedation of horses safer and easier.
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Affordable Vaccine Could Save Horse's Lives
Last summer, when Becky Myszka, DVM, arrived at many farms, it was already too late. It was a scene that repeated itself over and over. The horse owner had called the Wisconsin Valley Veterinary Services describing an odd scenario. The horse had been fine
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Anti-doping Rules for Equestrian Sports Introduced in Ireland
National anti-doping rules for all equestrian disciplines have been introduced in Ireland for the first time and became effective on April, 1, 2012. The new rules were passed unanimously at a board meeting of Horse Sport Ireland. Horse Sport Ireland Chair
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Antimicrobial-resistant Organisms: A Threat to Horses and Humans
Antibiotics and similar drugs, together called antimicrobial agents, have been used for the last 70 years to treat both humans and animals that have infectious diseases. Since the 1940s, these drugs have greatly reduced illness and death from infectious d
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FDA-Approved Treatment for Equine Cushings Disease
The FDA has recently approved the use of a new formulation of pergolide for the treatment of Equine Cushingâs disease.Prascend® is the only FDA-approved product for the treatment of this condition. Veterinarians and horse owners are excited to have a p
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FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Cushing’s Disease in Horses
The Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Prascend (pergolide mesylate) for the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID or Equine Cushingâs disease) in horses.
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FDA Evaluating Antiparasitic Drug Use
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Â has announced that it is investigating the use of antiparasitic drugs in the United States and worldwide. A public meeting will be held on March 5-6, 2012, in Rockville, Maryland to allow comments and input.
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FEI Changes Prohibited Substance List
The FEI, following approval by the FEI Bureau, has announced a small number of changes to its 2011 Equine Prohibited Substance List. These changes, which will be included in the 2012 List and will come into effect on 1 January, are summarized here and be
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FEI Requests Recommendations - 2013 Prohibited Substance List
The Fédération Ãquestre Internationale is inviting interested parties to submit recommendations for the 2013 Equine Prohibited Substance List.