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AVC to Offers Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course

The University of Prince Edward Island's Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) will be offering a Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) course for veterinarians, emergency responders, horse owners, and rescue organizations, July 5-7.... Link: AVC to Offers Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course ...
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Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions

When evaluating a stallion for breeding purposes, one researcher recommended starting with the animal's history and a physical examination, followed by a thorough genitalia examination, a libido evaluation, and a semen evaluation.... Read the rest here: Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions ...
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Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions

When evaluating a stallion for breeding purposes, one researcher recommended starting with the animal's history and a physical examination, followed by a thorough genitalia examination, a libido evaluation, and a semen evaluation.... View post: Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions ...
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Animal Advocacy Group Angered at Rodeo Inaction

MEDIA RELEASE 19 April 2012 Animal Advocacy Group Angered at Rodeo Inaction Animal advocacy group SAFE says it is disappointed and angered by Hamilton Council’s inaction over the controversial International Rodeo. Mandy Carter, SAFE Campaign Manager, ... Read more: Animal Advocacy Group Angered at Rodeo Inaction ...
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Large Animal Rescue Training at NC State, April 20-22

North Carolina State University (NC State) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will be hosting a large animal emergency rescue training presented by Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER), April 20-22.... See more here: Large Animal Rescue Training at NC State, April 20-22 ...
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Understanding Equine Sleep Deprivation

Horses can avoid paradoxical sleep for several days; however, the animal must eventually lie down to cycle through all the stages of sleep. It's when a horse passes the "several day" mark without paradoxical sleep that sleep deprivation kicks in.... See the original post: Understanding Equine Sleep Deprivation ...
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Equine Head Flexion and Airway Inflammation (AAEP 2011)

Respiratory noise occurs as a result of upper airway obstruction, which can lead to decreased performance. But this noise has rarely been examined in horses exercising with riders and with the animal's "normal" head carriage More here: Equine Head Flexion and Airway Inflammation (AAEP 2011) ...
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‘Luck’ Filming Suspended After Third Horse Dies

A groom was walking the animal back to its barn after a veterinary inspection when the horse reared, fell backwards, and was injured. A veterinarian euthanized the animal due to the severity of its injuries.... Original post: 'Luck' Filming Suspended After Third Horse Dies ...
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USDA to Host Listening Session on Soring at Ky. Horse Park

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Animal Care Program will be holding listening sessions throughout the United States to obtain public feedback on its Horse Protection Program.... Read the rest here: USDA to Host Listening Session on Soring at Ky. Horse Park ...
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African Horse Sickness Hits Swaziland

Three horses from Swaziland are dead after contracting African horse sickness (AHS), according to a report from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Swaziland is located in Southwest Africa. ... View post: African Horse Sickness Hits Swaziland ...
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