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Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission May 16 kept alive a proposed regulation to phase out over three years race-day furosemide for graded and listed stakes, but not before the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted to reject the measure.... Originally posted here: Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky ...
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Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds’ Knees

Researchers found no significant difference in the number or severity of joint defects in foals receiving daily exercise when compared with foals turned out to pasture.... Go here to read the rest: Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds' Knees ...
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Common Equine Skin Conditions Archived

The recording of TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine skin conditions from May 17, 2012, is now available below. Equine skin conditions are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungi, bacteria, and... Go here to read the rest: Ask the Vet LIVE:...
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Common Equine Skin Conditions Archived

The recording of TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine skin conditions from May 17, 2012, is now available below. Equine skin conditions are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungi, bacteria, and... Read the original here: Ask the Vet LIVE: Common Equine...
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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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