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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.
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Branded Equine Pergolide Introduced in UK
On March 29, 2007 the FDA announced the withdrawal of pergolide from the market, placing the health and well being of all horses diagnosed with Equine Cushing's Disease (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or PPID) in jeopardy. Thanks to those who c
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Fly Control for Horses - Another Option
A product made by Pfizer for use in helping control flies in stables, barns, and paddocks, Solitude IGR, prevents the development of houseflies and stable flies in the treated manure from the horse, but is not effective against existing adult flies.
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Follow-up Testing Is Critical after Deworming
You've had a fecal egg count done on your horse and the results were positive. As a responsible horse owner, you've dutifully given your horse dewormer, crossed your fingers, and hoped for the best. This approach will not tell you whether or not y
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British Horseracing Authority Announces New Detection Times
Towards the end of 2011, the British Horseracing Authority announced four new Detection Times for commonly used veterinary medicines; the sedative acepromazine, the sedative /analgesic combination detomidine/butorphanol, the anti-inflammatory treatment pr
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Furosemide Administrations Limited to Regulatory Vets
The Association of Racing Commissioners International has approved model rules that would limit race day furosemide administrations to regulatory vets and prohibit the administration of any other medication on race day, the RCI said on Tuesday, December 1
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Furosemide Banned
Furosemide is a diuretic used in horses to increase urine production and decrease the amount of fluid in tissues and organs. It relieves fluid retention and excessive swelling, and, when used with race horses, it is thought to prevent or diminish the se
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Confused about Compounded Drugs for Horses?
Questions about compounded drugs often come up among horse owners as they seek the best treatments for their horses. In this news release, April Knudson, DVM, addresses issues surrounding compounded drugs and whether or not they are safe to use.