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Horse Dentistry Bill in Oklahoma Gains House Approval

There is controversy across the United States about the practice of equine dentistry by lay persons versus licensed veterinarians. On Marcy 4, the Oklahoma House passed Bill 3202, which would allow lay equine dentists to practice if they have at least.. See the original post: Horse Dentistry Bill in Oklahoma Gains...
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Zoonotic Disease: Kansas State Awarded U.S. Homeland Security Grant

The United States Department of Homeland Security has awarded Kansas State University a $12 million grant for the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD), to be paid over the next six years. The National Bio and Agro-Defense... Link: Zoonotic Disease: Kansas State Awarded U.S. Homeland Security Grant ...
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Racehorse Training Injuries Vary by Stable in New Study

Which kind of injury is most common to a racehorse? That all depends on who trains it and at which track, according to a group of British researchers. Their recent survey of three major Thoroughbred stables in the United Kingdom showed that the patterns... More here: Racehorse Training Injuries Vary by...
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Managing Pastures to Avoid Tall Fescue Toxicity

Broodmare farm operators in the southeastern United States are interested in managing tall fescue toxicity because of the pregnancy complications it can cause. The University of Kentucky Horse Pasture Evaluation Program, has evaluated more than 13,500... Read the original post: Managing Pastures to Avoid Tall Fescue Toxicity ...
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Horse Identification Riles Up Readers

More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Should some form of permanent identification be required for every horse in the United States?" Results were as follows:...
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Horse Stem Cell Conference to Draw Vets, Medical Professionals

Some 200 veterinarians, stem cell researchers and other medical professionals from throughout the United States and abroad will gather March 5-6 in the heart of California's Central Coast horse region for a groundbreaking conference on the use... Excerpt from: Horse Stem Cell Conference to Draw Vets, Medical Professionals ...
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Horses Needed for WEG Para Dressage

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will field a para dressage team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, but some athletes are in need of horses. This is a great opportunity to experience the WEG from the inside and be the... Follow this link: Horses Needed for WEG Para...
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Used Snaffle Bits Requested by UK Group

A group based in the United Kingdom is asking for horse owners' help in replacing homemade bits often used in India. Friends of Marwari/Kathiawari Horse U.K. has put out an open call for donations of small (5" and under) snaffle bits. The... See the original post: Used Snaffle Bits Requested by...
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Voluntary CEM Surveillance Testing Announced

Stallion owners are asked to participate in a voluntary surveillance test effort for contagious equine metritis (CEM) in order to help animal health authorities collect accurate information on the presence (or absence) of the disease in the United... Read more: Voluntary CEM Surveillance Testing Announced ...
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USDA to Revise Animal Disease Traceability Approach

The USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "After.. Read more: USDA to Revise Animal Disease Traceability Approach ...
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