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Kotlikoff Named Dean of Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine

Press Release April 27, 2007

Michael I. Kotlikoff, VMD, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, has been named dean of the university’s renowned College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell President David J. Skorton and Provost

Racing Regulators Pass Model Rule on Steroids

Ryan Conley April 27, 2007

Regulators attending the Association of Racing Commissioners International annual conference April 26 approved a number of model rules, including the prohibition in horses of nearly all anabolic steroid use.

The proposed anabolic steroid

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event: Ransehousen Leads on Day One of Dressage

Press Release April 27, 2007

Riders and spectators had the opportunity to bask in the traditional rain on the first two days of The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Farnam. Spectators came prepared for the typical Rolex wet weather as they gathered to watch the

Fans to Mark Barbaro’s Birthday Sunday

The Associated Press April 27, 2007

The fans who prayed daily for Barbaro and sent online messages of support never were able to get together to celebrate his recovery. This weekend, those fans will put away their keyboards to meet and honor his memory.

The Kentucky

Appaloosa Project Researchers Investigate the Science of Spots

Press Release April 27, 2007

The Appaloosa Project is a research initiative being conducted by a team of researchers from Canada and the United States. It is a long-term effort designed to identify and isolate the main genes responsible for Appaloosa patterning, and to

Rabies Confirmed in Rhode Island Horse

Erin Ryder April 27, 2007

Tissue samples from a Portsmouth, R.I., horse that died last weekend have tested positive for rabies, the Warren Times reported.

According to th

Laminitis: Coming Out of the Dark (Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium)

Christy M. West April 27, 2007

There isn’t yet a complete answer to how laminitis works and how to treat it, although researchers in several countries are working on it. D’Arpe characterizes the current state of laminitis knowledge by comparing it to the early stages of fracture

Q & A with Roy Jackson: Looking Back, Moving Forward

The Blood-Horse Staff April 26, 2007

Nearly a year after his monumental victory in the Kentucky Derby, and months after his death due to complications from a catastrophic injury in the Preakness, Barbaro continues to dominate the attention of the racing world. Roy Jackson, who bred an

Slaughter Bills Advancing in Congress

The Associated Press April 26, 2007

Congress is moving again to put a stop to the slaughter of horses even after legal rulings that have shut down the country’s three slaughter plants.

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a bill banning horse

RCI Panel Discusses Ideas for Racehorse Safety

Ryan Conley April 26, 2007

Emphatic calls for change in dealing with horse racing injuries and related prevention methods were made April 24 during a panel discussion at the annual Association of Racing Commissioners International Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

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QuickBayt Spot Spray Fly Control

Edited Press Release April 26, 2007

Bayer Animal Health introduces the new QuickBayt Spot Spray, making nearly any area a “fly-free” zone. QuickBayt Spot Spray provides fly control where it is needed most, and treats places conventional granular baits can’t reach.

MaxFlexXR Extended Release Joint Supplement

Edited Press Release April 26, 2007

MaxFlex XR Extended Release is a joint supplement containing an extended release glucosamine formula that keeps glucosamine in the horse’s system for 24 hours. Just one serving of MaxFlex XR daily keeps glucosamine in your horse’s system.