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
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
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
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.
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.
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
The Fédération Ãquestre Internationale is inviting interested parties to submit recommendations for the 2013 Equine Prohibited Substance List.
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
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.
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