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Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Research Findings
Research was presented on how to control Eastern Tent Caterpillars and mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).
Panel Says Microchips in Horses will not be Mandated
Putting microchips in racehorses for identification purposes will remain secondary to standard identification procedures such as tattooing and DNA testing, according to a panel of industry experts Tuesday afternoon at The Symposium on Racing and
AAEP Installs New Officers
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) installed officers for 2006 on Dec. 6 during its annual convention in Seattle, Wash. New president is Thomas D. Brokken, DVM, of Cooper City, Fla. President elect is Doug Corey, DVM, of
America’s Healthy Horse Announced at AAEP
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and Fort Dodge Animal Health announced on Dec. 5 a joint educational initiative to raise awareness about the importance of twice-a-year wellness exams by veterinarians.
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Horse Facts Launched at AAEP Convention
In order to raise awareness about the vital role of animal research in advancing the health of horses, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced on Dec. 6 a new
Dual Classic Winner Afleet Alex Retired
Cash is King Stable’s Afleet Alex, winner of this year’s Preakness and Belmont Stakes (both gr. I), has been retired. Trainer Tim Ritchey announced Thursday the son of Northern Afleet has been retired due to a recently detected injury believed t
Kentucky to Host 2010 World Equestrian Games
“The Kentucky Horse Park will be the host of the 2010 F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games (WEG),” announced Ernie
Horse Slaughter: A Nuisance to One Texas Community
On Nov. 29, the Kaufman, Texas Board of Adjustments moved a step closer to closing Dallas Crown Inc., one of two horse meat processing plants in Texas, on the basis that many residents consider it a nuisance to the community. The board voted 4 t
Morris Targets $2.5 Million for Equine Research
Morris Animal Foundation announced today (Dec. 4) an equine initiative that will fund a maximum of $500,000 for the next five years on one specific area of equine research. The specific area of research–such as colic, laminitis, or gene
Breeding Globally–AI Advances
Breeding without boundaries; it sounds like science fiction. Yet today we can breed two animals from different time zones, even different continents, through advances in artificial insemination. In this article, we will delv
Breeding Specialists
The equine breeding industry has evolved dramatically with the introduction of artificial insemination programs and advanced assisted reproductive techniques. While live cover breeding pro-grams are still a mainstay for specific breeds, many
“Zero Tolerance” Policy Leads to Positive Tests in Indiana
A “zero tolerance” policy in Indiana led to seven horses testing positive for cocaine during the waning weeks of Hoosier Park’s recently concluded Thoroughbred meet. According to Indiana Horse Racing Commission executive director Joe
Handle Stallions With Care
The horses that I have been around all my life have one thing in common–they are all different. Whether it was the pack horses in our front yard when I was a child in Colorado, or the racing Quarter Horses my Dad owned in Oklahoma later in my
Pelvic Fracture
My mare suffered a pelvic fracture five months ago. What timeframe can I expect for starting light exercise?
Shoeing Wild Horses
I’ve just adopted a wild horse and have heard that they often don’t need shoes. Do we need to shoe her?
Licking/Chewing=Learning?
I’m studying for an MSc in Equine Science and am researching equine behavior. Having studied scientific literature, including your catalog of horse behavior (The Equid Ethogram, A Practical Field Guide to Horse Behavior), I cannot find any
