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Physical Therapy for Stifle Problems in Horses (AAEP 2011)

FleckGryniuk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Physical therapy can help restore strength and coordination to horses with intermittent upward fixation of the patella (stifle) or other hind-limb weakness issues.

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Physical Therapy for Stifle Problems in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Researchers Identify Ancestral Mother of Modern Horses

WilliamWhelchel — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

“Equine Eve”–the ancestral mother of all modern horses–probably lived about 140,000 years ago, according to new mitochondrial genome research by Italian geneticists on a large population of modern horses. …

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Researchers Identify Ancestral Mother of Modern Horses

AQHA Offers Genetic Disease Panel Test

guillaumeparra — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is now offering a five-panel genetic disease screening test for potentially fatal hereditary diseases through the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory….

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AQHA Offers Genetic Disease Panel Test

Mich. State Alum Honored for Excellence in Equine Practice

MaraMacconnell — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to congratulate our alumnus and adjunct professor James A. Rooker, DVM, for receiving the first Rooker Award for Excellence in Equine Practice….

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Texas Children’s Camp Horses Stolen

MoeniusBenejan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Operators of a horseback riding program for children are hoping the public can help them recover two horses allegedly stolen from a Christian camp facility last month. …

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Texas Children’s Camp Horses Stolen

TOBA Announces 2012 Seminar and Clinic Schedule

TownsellFaden474 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The schedule includes three ownership seminars, a breeding clinic, and three pedigree and conformation clinics….

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TOBA Announces 2012 Seminar and Clinic Schedule

Pfizer Animal Health Contributes to FFA, AAEP Foundation

rice2301 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Pfizer Animal Health announces the return of the Future Farmers of America and American Association of Bovine Practitioners Foundation Support Program and the addition of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation Support Program….

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Pfizer Animal Health Contributes to FFA, AAEP Foundation

Prevalence of L.intracellularis on Farms (AAEP 2011)

dirkkharriss — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Using the a newly developed serologic L. intracellularis assay, a research team found the overall seroprevalence of the bacteria was 68%, with seroprevalence levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%….

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Prevalence of L.intracellularis on Farms (AAEP 2011)

Full-Size Horse Models Teach Equine Clinical Skills

KrisKosto — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The sophisticated models are designed to allow students to practice a variety of medical procedures before working with a living horse….

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Full-Size Horse Models Teach Equine Clinical Skills

Double-Decker Trailer Bill Advances

AlfredDunner — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

A federal transportation bill that would forbid the transport of horses in double-deck trailers advanced out of committee and is on its way to the U.S. House of Representatives. ..

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Double-Decker Trailer Bill Advances