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Aged Horses Show Reduced Vaccination Response

The old gray mare's immune system ain't what it used to be. Aged horses appear to be less able to respond to vaccinations as well as their younger counterparts, said a collaborating group of veterinary researchers from Prince Edward Island,... Read the original post: Aged Horses Show Reduced Vaccination Response ...
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High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare Discussed at Vet Convention

The Table Topic on High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners was very well attended and included several individuals that have published manuscripts on this topic. The participants were polled to... Read the original here: High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare Discussed at...
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Colorado Food Bank Aids Horses, Owners

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... Read the rest here: Colorado Food Bank Aids Horses,...
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Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed

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... See the original post: Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed ...
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New York Thoroughbred Breeder Convicted on 33 Cruelty Counts

Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York Thoroughbred breeder and trainer has been convicted of mistreating dozens of horses. Paragallo was convicted March 10 of 33 of 34 misdemeanor animal cruelty counts in a non-jury trial. The 52-year-old Long... Go here to see the original: New York Thoroughbred Breeder Convicted on 33...
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Regenerative Medicine Conference Attracts Vets, Researchers

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... See original here: Regenerative Medicine Conference Attracts Vets, Researchers ...
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FEI Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Consultation Begins

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Impaled Horse Continues Recovery

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. Amigo, a 10-year-old Arabian endurance horse, was almost euthanized last Tuesday when his... More here: Impaled Horse Continues Recovery ...
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Penn National Horse Negative for Herpesvirus

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... Read more here: Penn National Horse Negative for Herpesvirus ...
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Flood Shelter for Horses Offered at NDSU

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,"... Read the original: Flood Shelter for Horses Offered at NDSU ...
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