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Bill would Protect Mobile Vet Practices from Drug Charges
Vets who make farm calls to treat horses currently risk prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act.

Famed Thoroughbred Stallion Storm Cat Dies at Age 30
Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to complications from infirmities of old age.

AAEP Launches Equine Parasite Control Guidelines
An official set of guidelines for parasite control in horses is now available on the AAEP website.
Midnight Horse Chores
As I stood shivering in my pajamas in the middle of a Sunday night trying to attach a hose and an icy hydrant by the light
FEI Discusses High-Performance Horse Movement
The international movement of high level sport horses was a topic of discussion at the 2013 Sports Forum.

Rolex Riders Share Horse Health Insights
Rolex competitors Boyd Martin, Sally Cousins, and Lindsey Oaks share horse health tips and insights.

Or You Could Just use West Nile Innovator
Mosquitoes may be small, but as transmitters of West Nile virus, they can put your horse at serious risk for disease. WEST NILE-INNOVATOR has helped protect more horses than any other.
Training for Reality Starts With You
Whether in the military, a veterinary clinic, an emergency responder or law enforcement, or a sports team, it is common knowledge that the only way

Safe International Movement of Horses for Events
Dr. Graeme Cooke, FEI veterinary director, discusses how we can better facilitate movement of horses for international competition while preventing the spread of disease.
Insulin Resistance and Iron Overload
How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?

Caring for the Budweiser Clydesdales
Find out how the Budweiser Clydesdales stay in top shape while traveling frequently.
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.

Determining Space Requirements for Manure Storage
If you are building your horse property or thinking about relocating your manure storage, here are some factors that you may want to consider when figuring out how much space you will need for your manure or compost pile.
CSU to Dedicate Equine Reproduction Lab April 26
CSU will celebrate the grand opening of its new Equine Reproduction Laboratory from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 26

Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic.

Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.