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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

    Flossie Sellers - April 17, 2012 09:30

  • 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

    Flossie Sellers - November 26, 2012 10:15

  • 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 Cushing’s disease.Prascend® is the only FDA-approved product for the treatment of this condition. Veterinarians and horse owners are excited to have a p

    Flossie Sellers - February 21, 2012 15:01

  • 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 Cushing’s disease) in horses.

    Flossie Sellers - November 17, 2011 16:08

  • FDA Evaluating Antiparasitic Drug Use

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 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.

    Flossie Sellers - February 13, 2012 12:13

  • 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

    Flossie Sellers - October 6, 2011 15:27

  • FEI Requests Recommendations - 2013 Prohibited Substance List

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

    Flossie Sellers - January 6, 2012 16:25

  • 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

    Flossie Sellers - October 24, 2011 13:51

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - March 2, 2012 09:42

  • 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

    Flossie Sellers - December 19, 2011 13:57

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