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Regulators to Discuss Race-Day Medication in Thoroughbreds
An Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) committee will meet July 26 to hear opinions and
Cardoza and Guthrie Co-Chairs of Congressional Horse Caucus
Congressmen Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) will be the co-chairs of the Congressional Horse

Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.
Poll: Readers Vaccinate Against WNV
TheHorse.com poll: Which West Nile virus vaccine did your veterinarian use this spring?
A Lucky Break
I’m a superstitious person. I’m not the one who panics if a black cat crosses their path (which is a good thing since my parents
Minimize Laminitis Risks
As lush summer grass grows, unfortunately so does your horse’s risk for laminitis.

Understanding Growth Factors in Regenerative Medicine
A better understanding of the growth factors require for tissue healing could enhance stem cells’ efficacy.
A Hivey Horse
My 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare has suddenly started developing hives/welts over the last few months.

Contested Mustang Gather Postponed Again
Shortly after one judge declined to prevent the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from gathering animals from
Groups React to Breeders’ Cup Drug Phase-Out
For the most part Thoroughbred racing industry organizations that have weighed in on the plan by Breeders’ Cup

Thoroughbred Genetics Conference Scheduled for Sept. 7-8
The 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics, and Performance Conference will be held Sept. 7-8 in Lexington, Ky.,
Collision Blamed for Second Stampede Horse Death
A collision between two wagons during a chuckwagon race has been blamed for a fatal injury to a Thoroughbred
Ag Progress Days Offers Equine Lectures and Workshops
With a variety of demonstrations, workshops, and displays planned, the Equine Experience at Pennsylvania State

Treating Equine Orthopedic Injuries with Stem Cells
Find out how stem cells are currently being used to treat orthopedic injuries in horses and how the cells
Guilty Plea Entered in Virginia Horse Cruelty Case
A Virginia couple will serve six months in jail after pleading guilty to 10 counts of animal cruelty on July

Alltech Debuts KnowMycotoxins.com
Alltech’s KnowMycotoxins.com now offers a fresh take on conquering the challenge of mycotoxins. The website