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TOBA Reaffirms Commitment to Race-Day Drug Ban

Efforts to eliminate race-day medication and a federal bill that aims to create a national standard for medication use in Thoroughbred racehorses were the key topics discussed at a recent Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association board meeting.

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FEI Veterinary Protocols

The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), as the world governing body of equestrian sport, provides the framework for all FEI events, and central to this framework is horse welfare.

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AVMA, AAEP, USDA Work to End Soring

After the USDA documented 587 violations of the Horse Protection Act, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and the USDA are joining forces to combat the practice.

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Reward in Ga. Horse Shooting Case Increases to $7,500

An additional anonymous donor has contributed to the reward fund developed to help law enforcement authorities identify and convict whoever is responsible for fatally shooting a Tennessee Walking Horse and wounding a Quarter Horse last month.

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ARCI Model Rules Committee to Meet Dec. 7-8

A Closer Look at Treating Stifle Disease in Horses

Numerous therapeutic modalities are available for equine athletes with stifle injuries, and still others are being examined. Owners of affected horses should consult their veterinarian about which treatment option best suits each patient.

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Nutrition-Related Problems: Developmental Orthopedic Disease

Understanding Equine Osteochondrosis

The overarching umbrella term ‘osteochondrosis’ refers to the abnormal endochondral (within cartilage) ossification, one researcher said. Simply put, it’s the process by which soft cartilage cells transform into hard bone cells.

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Biosecurity on the Road

At home, your horse lives in an environment that you or barn staff strive to keep “biosecure,” or well-defended against infectious disease. But when you and your horse head off property, you’re taking him out of that controlled environment and exposing him to unfamiliar horses and possibly illness. Here, we discuss ways to protect your horse from infectious disease when traveling

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BHS: Think Before You Breed Your Mare

With spring in the air, some horse owners will be thinking about putting their horse in foal. However, The British Horse Society (BHS) advises owners to give it serious thought before adding to the country’s oversized horse population.

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