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Colorado Food Bank Aids Horses, Owners

vso733 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:39:46 +0000

In its first 10 months of operation, a group known as the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank has helped keep more than 100 horses with their owners by providing feed and other equine services, giving owners under financial duress a reprieve from the worry…

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Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed

vso733 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:14 +0000

Because navicular problems might affect soft tissue as well as bone, MRI is a better diagnostic tool than X ray in these cases, said Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and part owner..

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New York Thoroughbred Breeder Convicted on 33 Cruelty Counts

vso733 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:07 +0000

Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York Thoroughbred breeder and trainer has been convicted of mistreating dozens of horses.

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Regenerative Medicine Conference Attracts Vets, Researchers

vso733 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:56:02 +0000

More than 260 research scientists, veterinarians, and physicians from around the globe attended the first North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference, held in California's Santa Ynez Valley March 5-6. The meeting included formal..

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What You Should Know About Acupuncture Training

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:15:56 +0000

Perhaps you’re already familiar with the field of acupuncture but if not you’ll want to find out all you can both online and offline.

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Weekly Career News 2010 March 9 | Shepparton Career Info

vso733 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:49:29 +0000

Yes- depending on the selection process for each course , your ATAR score, UMAT score and usually an interview will all be taken into consideration when selecting applicants for the course . How do I register?

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Weekly Career News 2010 March 9 | Shepparton Career Info

FEI Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Consultation Begins

vso733 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:35:53 +0000

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced further steps in relation to the debate on in-competition use of a limited number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This plan was unveiled following a meeting…

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Impaled Horse Continues Recovery

vso733 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:54:11 +0000

A horse that had a 3-foot-long tree branch pierce his side in January is still fighting infection in his chest and had another brush with death last week.

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Penn National Horse Negative for Herpesvirus

vso733 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:17 +0000

A ban that went into effect March 9 banning Penn National-stabled horses from entering Maryland Jockey Club facilities has been lifted. The ban was ordered when a horse stabled at Penn National Race Course was euthanized after displaying signs…

Flood Shelter for Horses Offered at NDSU

vso733 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:03:24 +0000

With spring flooding likely in the Red River Valley, the North Dakota State University Equine Center again will open an emergency shelter for horses. "Horse owners are encouraged to prepare for the flood by developing an evacuation plan,"…

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