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Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse

A horse in Douglas County, Colo., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1, according to a statement from the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), and the facility at which the horse resided has been placed under quarantine.... View original post here: Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse ...
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The Top 7 Things to Know about Equine Recurrent Uveitis

Understanding equine recurrent uveitis (ERU, or moon blindness) can help horse owners spot this eye condition early, giving the horse a better chance of recovery and preserved sight.... Read the original: The Top 7 Things to Know about Equine Recurrent Uveitis ...
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Understanding Hay Analysis Results

Because forages should make up the greatest portion of the horse's diet, performing a hay analysis is a simple tool to evaluate the nutritional value of hay and ensure a properly balanced ration.... See the original post: Understanding Hay Analysis Results ...
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N.M. Governor to USDA: Deny Horse Processing Plant Permit

Gov. Martinez seeks the denial on grounds that New Mexicans oppose the slaughter of horses for human consumption, that there is no domestic market for horsemeat, and that the horse slaughter process is inhumane.... More here: N.M. Governor to USDA: Deny Horse Processing Plant Permit ...
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Rolex 2012: No Serious Cross-Country Injuries Reported

Parker, the horse that was vanned off of yesterday's cross-country course, rested comfortably last night and has no serious injuries, said FEI Veterinary Delegate Catherine Kohn, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM... Continue reading here: Rolex 2012: No Serious Cross-Country Injuries Reported ...
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Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis

One researcher explained that any laceration located below the elbow or stifle has the potential to damage a major tendon and, thus, put the horse at risk for "crippling lameness."... Here is the original post: Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis ...
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The Role of Horse Inspections in Three-Day Eventing

Horse inspections are designed solely to evaluate the horse's "fitness to compete" in the competition ahead; they're not designed to be as in-depth as the first veterinary examination or as in-depth as a typical soundness or prepurchase examination.... Read more: The Role of Horse Inspections in Three-Day Eventing ...
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Upper Respiratory Podcast Archived

The recording of TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE event on the horse's upper respiratory tract from April 19, 2012, is now available below.... Here is the original post: Ask the Vet LIVE: Upper Respiratory Podcast Archived ...
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RVC Receives Life-Size Horse Model for Student Teaching

The presentation of the horse was followed by a tour of the Equine Diagnostic Centre, which allowed the visitors to see digital radiograph (X ray) equipment and view the computed tomography (CT) scanner, which allows a standing horse to be examined.... See the rest here: RVC Receives Life-Size Horse Model...
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Horse Industry Impacted by Changes to H-2B Visa Program

The H-2B program is used by members of the horse industry, principally horse trainers and owners who cannot find American workers to fill semi-skilled jobs at racetracks, horse shows, fairs, and in similar non-agricultural activities.... Read this article: Horse Industry Impacted by Changes to H-2B Visa Program ...
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