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Besnoitiosis in Donkeys (AAEP 2011)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Besnoitiosis in donkeys and horses is caused by Besnoitia bennetti, a coccidial parasite (a single-celled obligate intracellular parasite) that infects the animal, growing within tiny cysts in the skin, organs, and even the eyes of affected animals. ...

FluVac Innovator Moves to Pfizer Animal Health

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FluVac Innovator 4 is moving to the Pfizer Animal Health label after the acquisition of Wyeth and Fort Dodge Animal Health in 2009....

Kentucky Large-Animal Rescue Training Session Scheduled

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

First responders, emergency medical technicians, veterinarians, firefighters, and other emergency/rescue personnel are encouraged to register for the Technical Large-Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) Training, March 30-April 1....

Thoroughbred Industry Forms Aftercare Alliance

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The organization is designed to serve as both the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing careers and a fundraising body to support these approved facilities....

American Horse Council Discusses Immigration Reform in 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"It is absolutely vital for the horse industry to have access to functioning, efficient, and cost effective foreign temporary worker programs to meet its labor needs," AHC President Jay Hickey said....

New Deslorelin Formula Improves Pregnancy Rates (AAEP 2011)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A 1.8-mg dose of the deslorelin acetate formulation was safe and effective in inducing ovulation in mares and pregnancy rates for treated mares were similar to those of untreated controls. ...

BLM Seeks Pasture Facilities to Care for Wild Horses

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the BLM is soliciting bids for new publicly accessible pasture facilities located in the continental United States that provide a free-roaming environment....

LSU Offers Large Animal Acupuncture

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has announced that a donation from Donald and Sue Crow, of Shreveport, La., has allowed them to explore and begin offering integrative therapies--including acupuncture--for large animals....

Help Save Land for Horses with ELCR Planning Forums

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) will conduct the first in a series of forums, "Secrets of Land Use Planning Revealed�?"And Why You Should Care," on March 10 at Shannondale Farm in Alpharetta, Ga. ...

KHC Pledges $25,000 to Kentucky Equine Survey

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) has announced that it has pledged $25,000 to the Kentucky Equine Survey. This will be the first comprehensive survey of Kentucky's horses in 35 years.
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Managing Bacterial Pneumonia in Adult Horses (AAEP 2011)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Without proper post-treatment management and some husbandry adjustments pneumonia can recur. It's especially important that the horse not return to work before receiving veterinary approval as it can increase the likelihood of disease recurrence....

Corolla Wild Horse Herd Expansion Bill Moves to Senate

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A bill that would expand North Carolina's Corolla wild horse herd numbers received universal support from U.S. House of Representatives members on Feb. 6.
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Merck Animal Health Launches NextVet Newsletter

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NextVet, the student version of the popular equine veterinary newsletter Partners in Practice, will mail with the March and October 2012 issues of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care exclusively to equine veterinary students....

UC Davis Offers Free Horse Owner Education Seminar

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Session topics include newborn foal care, oleander toxicity, equine metabolic syndrome, and an EHV-1 update....

Virginia Horse Slasher Sought

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Law enforcement authorities in Virginia are seeking those responsible for slashing the necks of three horses in Bedford County.
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Three New Members on Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The BLM has chosen Callie Hendrickson as a new appointee for the category of General Public; June C. Sewing as a new appointee for the category of Wild Horse and Burro Advocacy; and Boyd M. Spratling, DVM, to the Veterinary Medicine category....