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Illinois Bill Allows Miniature Horses as Service Animals

The Illinois Senate has passed legislation designating miniature horses as recognized service animals. The bill, originally introduced as HB3826, allows equines to accompany disabled students to school and other public venues.... Read the original here: Illinois Bill Allows Miniature Horses as Service Animals ...
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Minimizing Laminitis Risk in EMS Horses

While there's no cure for EMS, owners can take steps to reduce the risk of laminitis development, including combating obesity, reducing pasture and NSC intake, and discussing the use of a medication with a veterinarian.... Continued here: Minimizing Laminitis Risk in EMS Horses ...
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Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands programs from an equine safety standpoint. Foster Northrop, DVM, a KHRC member who served as an "on call&quo.. View post: Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby ...
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Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses

Researchers recently studied post-surgical cardiac arrhythmia, which is common in horses immediately following general anesthesia. Results found the condition is possibly linked to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.... See the rest here: Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses ...
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SAU Horse Theft, Killing Case to Proceed in Oklahoma

An Oklahoma judge has ruled that the case against a woman accused of stealing five horses belonging to the rodeo team at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) last year will go forward. .. See original here: SAU Horse Theft, Killing Case to Proceed in Oklahoma ...
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How Congress Impacts Horse Showing

A notable example of federal policy directly impacting horse shows is the amount of funding the USDA receives to prepare for and respond to contagious equine disease outbreaks.... See original here: How Congress Impacts Horse Showing ...
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Florida Man Charged in Horse Shootings

Sheriff's Department personnel discovered two horses that appeared to have been shot in the head. Richard Owen was subsequently arrested and charged with animal cruelty and carrying a concealed firearm... See more here: Florida Man Charged in Horse Shootings ...
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Equine Identification: Free Webinar

Join TheHorse.com and presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, for a free webinar detailing why equine identification is vital to horse owners, government officials, breed registries, and veterinarians.... Go here to read the rest: Equine Identification: Free Webinar ...
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23 Cases of Atypical Myopathy Diagnosed in Spring 2012

A notice from the Atypical Myopathy Alert Group indicates 18 cases have been identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.... Excerpt from: 23 Cases of Atypical Myopathy Diagnosed in Spring 2012 ...
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Show Jumping Great Sapphire Retired

Sapphire, the 17-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare who carried McLain Ward (USA) to two Olympic Gold medals, has been retired from competition. ... Continued here: Show Jumping Great Sapphire Retired ...
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