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Racing Task Force Calls for Tighter Horse Medication Rules
A New York task force investigating thoroughbred deaths at the Aqueduct race track this past winter has called for tighter rules and better regulation of drug use, particularly corticosteroids that can mask injuries.
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Rattles Vaccine Patent Pending
News Up-date: Rhodococcus equi bacteria can cause ârattlesâ, a potentially lethal disease in foals which is characterized by pneumonia and gastro-intestinal infection. Despite the severity of this disease, a vaccine against it is not available yet.
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Research Shows Results of Phenylbutazone Use in Horses
In a recent research project at Louisiana State University, the effects of prolonged use of phenylbutazone (bute) were examined.The five researchers determined that prolonged use of bute can cause adverse effects in horses as soon as three days after init
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Some Equine Ulcer Drugs Do Not Work
Kevin Keane, DVM, Sports Medicine Associates of Chester County, Kennett Square, Pa., has a list of clients that ranges from Hall of Fame race horse trainers to Olympic level riders in multiple disciplines.
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Vaccine for Hendra Virus in Horses Due 2013
A year ago, Dr Deborah Middleton from CSIROâs Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) announced successful progress in the development of a Henra virus vaccine at the Australian Veterinary Association conference in Adelaide.
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Vets and Horse Owners Implement New Deworming Strategy
When Kevin Nelson, DVM, Union Grove, Wis., hosted a barbecue and fecal egg testing party, it was the most well-attended educational and social event Bristol Veterinary Services had ever sponsored. Barbecue and fecal egg testing? Thatâs right.
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West Nile Virus Horse Vaccine Moves to Pfizer
The trusted WEST NILE INNOVATOR® West Nile virus (WNV) vaccine has moved to the Pfizer Animal Health brand with an updated package and label. Brought on with the acquisition of Wyeth and Fort Dodge Animal Health in 2009, WEST NILE INNOVATOR is now manufa