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Equisect Natural Fly Repellent
Farnam Horse Products introduces Equisect Fly Repellent.
Experimental Drug Research Provides Promising Results
Endotoxemia. Septic shock. Intestinal ischemia. What do all these ailments have in common? Based on recent studies, some researchers think an investigational drug called pirfenidone might be a treatment option for all three.
“Pirfenidone,
Suspension Reduced for Jockey who Whipped Horse in Face
Jockey Jeremy Rose, who was suspended for six months for whipping his mount Appeal to the City in the face during a June 23 race at Delaware Park, had his suspension reduced to 90
More on Jockey Suspension Reduction
Following a three-hour hearing that resulted in the reduction of Eclipse Award-winning jockey Jeremy Rose’s suspension from six months to 90 days, attorney Alan Foreman and Bernard
Ariat’s Premium Western Performance Boots with Butyl Leather Outsoles
Ariat introduces Premium Western Performance Boots with Butyl Leather Outsoles for Women in fall 2008.
The Dally represents a combination of Ariat’s performance technology with authentic, handcrafted Butyl-treated leather soles. Unlike
California Governor Approves Horse Trust Bill
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) yesterday signed into law a bill aimed at protecting animals after the deaths of their owners. Senate Bill 685, authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo), is expected to reduce the
Equine Ultra Vitalizing Mist and Detangler
Best Shot Pet Products International, has introduced Equine Ultra Vitalizing Mist and Detangler.
Theodore O’Connor Tribute Offered By TheHorse.com Photo Store
TheHorse.com Photo Store is now offering a special
Vita Flex Nutrition’s Muscle Fortifier
Vita Flex has developed Muscle Fortifier, a complete muscular system support product for horse owners looking for a competitive edge.
Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity, Causes and Management
Insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance in horses have become increasingly important areas of research in equine medicine over the past several years, as evidenced by the timely and popular presentations at this year’s American College of
Farnam’s SuperMask Miniature Horse Fly Masks: Two New Designs
Farnam has expanded its assortment of SuperMask Miniature Horse Fly Masks to include two new designs for 2008: an A size mask without ears and an A/B size with ears.
Hello, Dolly! Category 2 Storm Hits Texas-Mexico Border
Hurricane Dolly churned into a Category 2 storm as its eye neared the Texas-Mexico border Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains that blew down signs, damaged an apartment complex, and knocked out electricity to thousands.
Airlite Pasture Sweepers
Airlite introduces a professional range of pasture sweepers with 48 in. and 72 in. wide versions.
Jane Heart’s Barbaro Jewelry to Benefit the Fund for Laminitis Research
Jane Heart announces the introduction of her original, licensed jewelry designs of the racehorse Barbaro. In cooperation with Gretchen Jackson, Jane has adapted a picture of Barbaro looking out of his stall the morning of the Preakness into an
Technology Allows Large-Scale Recycling of Horse Bedding Waste
Most horse owners wish they could wave a magic wand and get rid of the “manure mountain” on their property. A couple of Canadian entrepreneurs have developed technology that might erase mounds of used bedding, as well as generate a little green.
Trainer Suing Over Barn Fire, Six Horse Deaths
A Thoroughbred trainer claims in a lawsuit that an incorrectly installed vending machine caused a barn fire that killed six horses in western Kentucky.
John Hancock claims in his suit against Royal Crown Bottling Corp. that the faulty
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