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USEF Drugs and Medication Rule Changes Effective Dec. 1

The United States Equestrian Federation reminds members and competitors of the rule changes surrounding drugs and medications in competition horses. NSAID administration, the use of flunixin, and anabolic steroid classification are among the changes... Read more: USEF Drugs and Medication Rule Changes Effective Dec. 1 ...
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TRF Issues Plea for Thoroughbred Foster Care Partners

Rob Hinkle, president and CEO of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) Oct. 27 issued an urgent plea to horse lovers and farm owners throughout the United States to participate in the Foster Care program.... Go here to see the original: TRF Issues Plea for Thoroughbred Foster Care Partners ...
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International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2011

The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported outbreaks of contagious equine metritis, dourine, equine influenza, and more in the second quarter of 2011. ... Continued here: International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2011 ...
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USDA Tracking Equine EEE, WNV Case Numbers

As most parts of the nation are in the midst of the mosquito-borne disease season, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is keeping a running tally of the number of confirmed cases of WNV, EEE, and WEE reported in the United States.... View original post here: USDA Tracking Equine...
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Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed

Spiny pigweed is distributed widely across the United States and grows most frequently along fence borders, feeding and watering sites, and other compacted areas. Spiny pigweed can sometimes infest entire overgrazed pastures.... Originally posted here: Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed ...
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AVMA Supports National Animal Disease Traceability Program

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds the release of the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service proposed rule on animal disease traceability and affirms its support for a coll... More: AVMA Supports National Animal Disease Traceability Program ...
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Gelding Programs Continue to Gain Support

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has announced it will continue its Operation Gelding Program after receiving donations from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the United States Trotting Association (USTA), and the ... Originally posted here: Gelding Programs Continue to Gain Support ...
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USA Equestrian Trust Awards Nearly $200,000 in Grants

Every year USA Equestrian Trust provides grants to equine non-profit organizations. This year a total of $198,822 was awarded to 10 projects Originally posted here: USA Equestrian Trust Awards Nearly $200,000 in Grants ...
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Toxin Topic: Snakebites and Horses

The long hot days of summer bring with them an increased snakebite risk to all animals, including horses. Continue reading here: Toxin Topic: Snakebites and Horses ...
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Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip

Wild parsnip is distributed widely across the United States and Canadian provinces and grows frequently along fencerows and roadsides. Depending on location, seeds germinate in the fall or early spring, and flowering occurs from June through July. ... Original post: Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip ...
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