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Eight Kentucky Universities Welcomed the World During WEG

While Kentucky was on the world stage for 16 days during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, one display in the Equine Village asked visitors, “Where else for an equine education?” The answer was found in the display itself, the result of a unique collaboration among Kentucky universities and colleges with equine programs.

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WEG Wrap-Up

A photographic wrap-up of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington September 25 – October 10.

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WEG: All Horses Tested Negative for Prohibited Substances

The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) announced Oct. 15 that all blood and urine samples taken from horses competing at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games were negative for all prohibited substances. Under FEI Veterinary Regulations, samples from a minimum of 5% of competing horses are tested, but almost 11% of the 752 horses competing in Kentucky were tested.

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Charges Filed in Illinois Cruelty Case

An Illinois man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly beating his horse, according to a spokesperson for the Edgar County State’s Attorney’s Office. Dennis Hollingsworth was charged with one count of cruelty to animals and one count of violation of owners’ duties, the spokesperson said. Hollingsworth is slated to appear in court on Oct. 21 to answer the char

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Venograms Can Catch Laminitis Early

Proper blood flow to the laminae of the hoof is critical at all times, but especially when a horse develops laminitis. Diagnostic techniques that can reveal how blood is flowing–or not–can help veterinarians catch laminitis early. Amy Rucker, DVM, of Midwest Equine in Columbia, Mo., discussed the importance of digital venograms in diagnosing and treating laminitis during the Sept. 17-18 La

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Final Day of WEG

The final day of WEG competition started with the Closing Press Conference. FEI president Princess Haya and Alltech leader Pearse Lyons were joined by Jamie

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Tips to Avoid a Dead Automobile Battery

“With fall moving steadily toward winter, this is the time of the year when weak batteries reveal themselves as the temperature drops,” says Mark Cole, managing member for USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians. While USRider and other motor plans are available to assist motorists when their batteries fail, USRider provides some c

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Stout Named Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year

State veterinarian Robert C. Stout was honored as the Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year by the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association on Oct. 9 during the Mid-America Veterinary Conference in Louisville. “Dr. Stout’s dedication to veterinary medicine and Kentucky agriculture makes him more than worthy of this award,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. &quo

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