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MeliHeal All-Purpose Healing Salve

Edited Press Release May 27, 2009

MeliHeal All-Purpose Healing Salve is a new product designed to prevent infections, repair damaged tissue, and encourage skin growth.

This product, developed by Cheryl L. Detamore, DVM, promotes healing by encouraging the growth of

One Shot Waterless Shampoo

Edited Press Release May 27, 2009

Best Shot Equine has added a new, self-rinsing waterless shampoo for horse owners on the go. One Shot Waterless Shampoo provides a quick and easy solution for last minute touch-up jobs and winter bathing.

One Shot Waterless Shampoo is

APHIS Adds More Public Meeting Dates to Discuss NAIS

Press Release May 27, 2009

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added six dates to their public meeting schedule to discuss stakeholder concerns related to the implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

The

Readers Share Their Online Video Preferences

Megan Arszman May 27, 2009

More than 400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What length of videos would you like to see on TheHorse.com?”

Ruffian Medical Center Opens Near Belmont Park

The Blood-Horse Staff May 27, 2009

The Ruffian Equine Medical Center (REMC), a state-of-the-art equine hospital located across the street from the backstretch at Belmont Park, opened its doors May 26. The practice, owned and operated by James Hunt, DVM, and overseen by chief

Clean Flow Stock Tank Filter

Edited Press Release May 27, 2009

The Clean Flow Stock Tank Filter, a new product introduced by K&H Manufacturing, reduces scheduled stock tank cleanings and keeps water fresh.

Designed to reduce water usage, this new filter can keep stock tank water clean, clear and

Thermo-Hose

Edited Press Release May 27, 2009

K&H Manufacturing announces their new product, Thermo-Hose–a thermostat controlled water hose designed to make filling stock tanks less difficult during winter months.

This new product is energy-efficient and eliminates the

DLF International Seeds to Provide Grass Seed for the 2010 WEG

Press Release May 27, 2009

The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced that DLF International Seeds will become a supplier to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10, 2010.

The World Equestrian

Equine Nutrition in Less-than-Ideal Conditions: Dealing with Disaster

Kentucky Equine Research Inc. May 26, 2009

As horse owners put together a disaster plan and cope with difficult situations, one of the first concerns should be minimizing changes in feed management.

Defense Prepares For Fight in Chicago Carriage Horse Case

Lisa Kemp May 26, 2009

A highly publicized Chicago carriage horse court case has now been continued a third time, to June 15. Defense attorney John Robeznieks is preparing data for city prosecutors on the charges facing J.C. Cutters Ltd. co-owner and manager Michele

National Wild Horse Adoption Day Launches Web Site

Press Release May 26, 2009

The National Wild Horse Adoption Day Web site is now live. Located at nationalwildhorseadoptionday.org or

Rachel Isn’t the Only One; Standardbred Mare to Face International Group of Boys

Kimberly S. Brown May 26, 2009

Rachel Alexandra isn’t the only female racehorse traveling around and beating the boys these days. Champion Standardbred trotting mare Buck I St Pat (her owners are from Ohio, the Buckeye state) will travel to Sweden tomorrow and race on Sunday

Metformin a Therapy in Progress for Equine Insulin Resistance

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 25, 2009

Oregon State Researchers suggest that a low bioavailability and a rapid rate of elimination of the drug metformin might explain the “varied reports of clinical success” for improving insulin sensitivity in horses.

Metformin is an oral