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Vet School Launching Horse Feed Survey
A research team from the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is appealing for horse riders and owners to come forward to take part in a unique new study into equine nutritional supplements, in the hope of improving und
Show Horse Disfigured in Attacks
Edited News Release: A showjumping horse is disfigured after being attacked twice in two weeks in an apparent sabotage attempt. Police are investigating after the 13-year-old gelding, Squirt, suffered burns to his face at the Showjumping Series
Steeplechase Racing Under Scrutiny
A horse died on the opening day of the Grand Annual Steeplechase carnival at Warrnambool, casting an even darker shadow over the future of jumps racing across the Tasman.
Genetic Research Update
The international Equine Consortium for Genetic Research (ECGR), established by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), has made major inroads into determining the location of genes that cause specific disease traits in horses. The ECGR is a worldwide research
Researcher Uses Stem Cells to Heal Torn Cartilage
Lisa Fortier, associate professor of clinical sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, has developed a new treatment that uses the bodyâs own stem cells and growth factors to help heal torn cartilage. Fortier performs the proc
Equine Herpes Virus-1 Quarantine Lifted in Utah
 The remaining quarantines in Cache County , Utah, have been lifted since equine herpes virus was discovered there in late February, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Monday,  April 8, 2013.
Hart to Heart Fund - A Gift for Thoroughbreds
Diana Pikulski, Director of External Affairs for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced that a gift of $74,000 from the Social Visionary Fund has been made to the Foundation.
AERC and USEF Joint Statement Regarding Equine Welfare
Horse advocacy groups around the world are joining together in expressing alarm over continued disproportionate equine deaths, equine doping and catastrophic injuries in National and International events held in Group VII
New Mosquito Repellent for Horse Owners
Durvet announces the availability of Buy Bye Skeeter an all-natural mosquito repellent by Double B to help prevent mosquito bites for humans and also equine owners. Although most All-Natural mosquito repellents are comprised of oils from plants, Buy Bye
Awareness Training for Large Animal Rescue - Always Expect the Unexpected
The theme for the Emergency Preparedness workshop held at the University of Guelph was improving safety during emergency situations for both people and large animals.