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Merck Unveils Websites to Help Owners Understand EPM, WNV

To help horse owners in the United States stay up-to-date on the latest information regarding EPM and WNV, Merck Animal Health has developed two new comprehensive websites.... Read more: Merck Unveils Websites to Help Owners Understand EPM, WNV ...
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USEF, Equine Canada Add to Prohibited Drug Lists

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Equine Canada have implemented new regulations surrounding the drugs gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) and vedaprofen, respectively. ... Read the original post: USEF, Equine Canada Add to Prohibited Drug Lists ...
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Weed of the Month: Yew, Taxus

Taxus species, frequently called "yew" are used as ornamentals in much of the eastern United States and Canada. Generally, these evergreen plants are found in highly managed landscapes See the original post: Weed of the Month: Yew, Taxus ...
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BLM Seeks Pasture Facilities to Care for Wild Horses

As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the BLM is soliciting bids for new publicly accessible pasture facilities located in the continental United States that provide a free-roaming environment.... View post: BLM Seeks Pasture Facilities to Care for Wild Horses ...
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UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years

The Gluck Center is the only scientific institute in the United States where virtually all faculty conduct full-time research in equine health and diseases.... The rest is here: UK's Gluck Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years ...
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TRF Plans to Relocate 600 Horses to Ranch

The TRF announced Jan. Excerpt from: TRF Plans to Relocate 600 Horses to Ranch ...
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AHC: Connect with Congress on Equine Issues

It is important that we build relationships with our elected leaders in Washington and that they understand and appreciate the $102 billion horse industry's contribution to the economic, sporting and recreational sectors of the United States.... More: AHC: Connect with Congress on Equine Issues ...
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Equine Welfare Advocates Issue Slaughter Argument Challenge

A pair of equine welfare advocates is offering $2,000 to anyone who can make a convincing argument in favor of reviving the horse processing industry in the United States.... See more here: Equine Welfare Advocates Issue Slaughter Argument Challenge ...
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Understanding Potomac Horse Fever

Potomac horse fever (PHF), or equine monocytic ehrlichiosis as it is currently termed, still occurs in areas of the United States. It can often pose a diagnostic challenge because of its varied clinical presentations.... Link: Understanding Potomac Horse Fever ...
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Miss. State Earns AQHA Breeding Honor

Mississippi State University (MSU) was one of 26 horse breeders from across the United States and Canada recently honored by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) for 50 years of breeding to produce the best Quarter Horse traits.... See the rest here: Miss. State Earns AQHA Breeding Honor ...
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