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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,
Equisect Natural Fly Repellent
Farnam Horse Products introduces Equisect Fly Repellent.
Garden Hose Reels from Rapid Reel
The line of Rapid Reel Garden Hose Reel products returns for 2008, including the following four model types for the outdoors, home garden and landscape, exterior living room, farm, barn, garage, or other usage areas: 150-foot parallel wall reel,
Muscle Pro: Improved Formula
Prime Performance Nutrition has improved Muscle Pro by reformulating it with Util-Eze, allowing for more consistent usage and a longer shelf-life.
The Belly Dickie
Brenda Keiner of Elite Horse Clothing, Inc., invented The Belly Dickie to prevent gnat bites on horses.
TailRx
Mary Brunetti Fine Equine Products has introduced TailRx, a mane and tail restoration system.
The Ultimate Level of Horsemanship by Al Dunning
Al Dunning is a 30-year legend in Western riding competitions, and this, his first training book, is an invaluable guide for riders of all levels.
Readers Respond: Pain in the Abscess
More than 1,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What challenges do you face when treating a hoof abscess?”
New EHV-4, Neurologic Disease Tests Introduced
IDEXX Reference Laboratories has introduced two new diagnostic products to help equine veterinarians diagnose equine respiratory disease and neurologic disease. The new tests include an equine herpesvirus type-4 (EHV-4) RealPCR Test
Welfare Groups Meet to Discuss At-Risk Horses
Twenty five national and state-based equine-protection, placement, and rescue organizations gathered Tuesday for the second Homes for Horses Coalition Conference to discuss the re-homing of at-risk horses in America. The Humane Society of the
California Begins Ban on Racehorse Steroids
Effective Aug. 1, the California Horse Racing Board will strictly enforce all regulations concerning anabolic steroids and will no longer issue “unofficial notices” when the test samples reveal unauthorized levels of anabolic steroids. There has
Special Report: Racehorse Durability
In this exclusive report, The Blood-Horse investigates whether the Thoroughbred racehorse is as tough today as it was 30 to 40 years ago. Editors of The Blood-Horse recently sought the answer to this question by producing a
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.
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
Airlite Pasture Sweepers
Airlite introduces a professional range of pasture sweepers with 48 in. and 72 in. wide versions.
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.
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