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Equine Multinodular Pulmonary Fibrosis

Christy M. West February 12, 2010

Pneumonia (lung inflammation) in horses can be quite serious, particularly the recently described form termed equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis. Equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis results in damage and fibrosis of the tissues of the lungs in a characteristic nodular pattern. Equine herpesvirus-5 (EHV-5) has been implicated in this disease.

UC Davis to Develop Plan to Help Animals During Disasters

Press Release February 12, 2010

The International Animal Welfare Training Institute at the University of California (UC), Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has received $250,000 from the California Emergency

Equine Reproduction Clinics in Indiana to be Held this Spring

Edited Press Release February 12, 2010

Historic Prophetstown in Battle Ground, Ind., will host three horse reproduction clinics at the RX Acres Belgian breeding farm in Brookston in conjunction with Purdue University Extension.

The clinics take place Feb. 19-20, March 13-

Vaccinations: Readers Share Experience with Adverse Reactions

Megan Arszman February 12, 2010

More than 880 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Has your horse ever had an adverse reaction to his vaccinations?”

Rescue Group to Place Ohio Arabians

Pat Raia February 12, 2010

More than 30 allegedly maltreated Arabian horses that were removed from an Ohio farm last month will soon be on their way to foster homes, according to Ottawa County Prosecutor Mark Mulligan.

Animal welfare authorities from the

Super Mares Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta to Meet on the Track

The Associated Press February 12, 2010

The owner of Oaklawn Park in Arkansas said the race is back on between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta.

Charles Cella said the owners of both champions agreed Feb. 11 to run their horses in the Apple Blossom Invitational Handicap on a

Blanket Repair Tips

Alexandra Beckstett February 11, 2010

Because horse blankets aren’t cheap, knowing how to effectively repair them can save you hundreds of dollars. If you’re on the road or trail and

Dr. Jenn on the Meditative Grooming Ritual: Horse Tip Daily#142

Chad February 11, 2010

Dr. Jenn helps riders get into a better mental place so they can communicate better with their horses. Listen in as she speaks about the

Surely Awesome Part 9: Pressure for Dr. Ruggles

Leslie Guttman February 11, 2010

On Monday in this excerpt from the Eclipse Press book Equine ER, Dr. Al Ruggles told author Leslie Guttman, while she accompanied him on farm

Ohio Seized Horse Ownership: Federal Ruling Sought

Pat Raia February 11, 2010

Attorneys in Ohio are asking a U.S. District Court judge to declare an Arabian horse rescue organization the legal owner of horses removed from an Oak Harbor farm last month.

Animal welfare authorities from the Humane Society of Otta