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Poll: Readers Chose Dewormers Wisely
TheHorse.com poll: “What did you deworm your horse with this spring?”

Fire Consumes CSU Equine Reproduction Lab
The fire was reported at 1 a.m. on July 26. Upon arrival, firefighters found 20-foot flames coming through the
Arizona Stallion Reported Positive for CEM
A stallion in Arizona has tested positive for contagious equine metrititis (CEM), a sexually transmitted …
Dressage Radio Episode 113 – Diane Creech & Young Reporter Koryn Staehling
Canadian Diane Creech is collecting blue ribbons both north and south of the border so Chris caught up with her to find out the secret
Equids in Kenya
I was away for a good chunk of July, working with Kenyan orphans and their caretakers and teachers. This was my second trip of this

Older Horses: Decreased Thermoregulation During Exercise
Senior horses have a propensity for developing hyperthermia, or elevated body temperature, when exercising.

Lightning Causes Barn Fire at Three Chimneys Farm
There were no injuries to humans or horses when a broodmare barn at Robert N. Clay’s Three Chimneys Farm was
Awad, Millionaire Thoroughbred Racehorse, Dead at 21
Millionaire and four-time grade I winner Awad died July 23 at Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky. The 21-year-old
National HBPA: Keep Salix, Drop Adjunct Drugs
The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association supports elimination of race-day medications
Australian Hendra Virus Case Total Continues to Rise
The total number of confirmed hendra virus cases has reached 14, according to Chris Reardon, BVSc(Hons),
Coprophagy: Conventional Conduct?
Why should foals eating feces be classed as normal behavior when the foal is obviously lacking some nutrient?
UC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider.
Pasture Weeds Video Wins American Horse Publications Award
William W. Witt, PhD, was featured in a video produced by TheHorse.com that won third place at the American

Shock Wave Therapy and PSGAGs: Effects on Arthritis
Researchers recently investigated how certain arthritic joint tissues respond to treatments such as shock wave.
UKVDL Researcher Evaluates Causative Agents of Abortion
Erdal Erol, DVM, MS, PHD, gave a lecture titled “Current microbiological methods for equine abortion diagnoses
Lexington Radio Station to Sponsor Horse Aid Live Concert
Rock radio station WKQQ, from Lexington, Ky., has announced its media support and sponsorship of “Rock To Ride



