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Show officials removed two horses competing at the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Nations Cup show jumping event in La Baule, France, from the show grounds on May 11 after the animals tested positive for equine influenza….


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The University of Prince Edward Island’s Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) will be offering a Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) course for veterinarians, emergency responders, horse owners, and rescue organizations, July 5-7….


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With the mosquito season approaching, agricultural officials in Massachusetts are advising horse owners to take preventative measures to protect animals against mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)….


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Exercise carried out during turnout alone might not be enough to improve insulin sensitivity, but researchers found that moderate exercise increased insulin sensitivity in healthy horses, thus reducing insulin resistance risk….


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Instead of treating all horses the same on a calendar-based schedule, parasitologists now recommend deworming based upon the each horse’s needs. Owners can work with their veterinarians to collect manure and conduct fecal egg counts on each horse….


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In 2011, the organization achieved a 120% adoption rate by placing 30 Thoroughbreds in approved homes while maintaining an average herd size of 24. The Thoroughbred horses in its care are inspected regularly by the New Hampshire State Veterinarian….


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Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for equine SDFT injuries. Studies in human medicine show NEXT injections can increase tissue durability….


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Many imaging tools are available for equine lameness diagnosis, but each serves a unique purpose. Knowing what insight MRI, radiography, ultrasonography, and others offer can help owners better understand why veterinarians recommend specific options….


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Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Doug O’Neill could face a suspension and fine stemming from a 2010 finding in California that a horse in his care had an elevated level of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) in his blood system.


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