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Equine influenza vaccination strategies evaluated in an Australian study reduced the number of new flu infections on average by 60% and the size of the infected area by 8

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Thoroughbred Rapid Redux retired…


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PepsiCo. announced its withdrawal of support following a report on horse soring aired on May 16 on the ABC News program, “Nighline.” The segment featured graphic video images of soring techniques applied to Tennessee Walking Horses….


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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….


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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….


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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…


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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….


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Veterinarians will answer your questions on topics including skin allergies, pruritus (itching), hair loss, growths, and more on May 17 at 8:00 p.m. EDT….


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Proceeds from the sale of the book “How to Start and Run a Rescue” will go directly toward funding the UHC’s Operation Gelding Program….


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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…


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