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Breeding Contracts: Read the Fine Print

Milt Toby, JD December 1, 2001

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Foaling Problems

Marcia King December 1, 2001

A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it goes with foaling: Foaling difficulties occur in less than 1% of births, but if it’s your mare, thi”P>A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it goes with foaling: Foaling difficulties occur in less than 1% of “>A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it goes with foaling: Foaling diffi”A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it ” medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, th”medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop,”edical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance”dical doctor once told m

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MRLS Research Yields Answers

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director December 1, 2001

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture released guidelines (below) to help horse owners and farm managers avoid mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) and the uveitis (eye) and pericarditis (heart) problems that struck horses in

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MRLS Kentucky Economic Impact: $336 Million

Ray Paulick December 1, 2001

More than 30% of the anticipated 2002 Thoroughbred foal crop in Kentucky was lost due to mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) this spring. The economic cost to the state from losses suffered by all horse breeds will total nearly $336 million,

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Nail-Free Footwear

Charlene Strickland December 1, 2001

Tough. Resilient. Protective. Whether on a human foot or a horse’s hoof, a shoe supports weight and helps one overcome environmental hazards. With today’s technology, equine footwear can stick to a hoof without the traditional nails. Tough”P>Tough. Resilient. Protective. Whether on a human fo

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Legislation Begins With You

Rep. Jim Lynch December 1, 2001

Often I am asked, “How does a law originate?” That’s a good question. Recently in Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to author a bill that became law in June of 2001. The law (Act 64 of 2001) prohibits tranportation of horses in multi-level vehicles (The Horse of September 2001, article #2839).

Act 64 was not my idea.

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Matching Diet to Activity Level

Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM December 1, 2001

When it comes to extracting the maximum effort out of your performance horse, there is no doubting the importance of a sound feeding program. He needs a balanced diet to replenish fuel reserves, repair tissue, and provide a foundation for

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Water Contamination

Karen Briggs December 1, 2001

Any treatise you’ve ever read on caring for horses probably includes the line, Provide access to plenty of fresh, clean water. Although we all understand that this is good advice–all living things need this simple, essential liquid–we don’t”P>Any treatise you’ve ever read on caring for horses probably includes the line, Provide access to plenty of fresh, clean water. Although we all understand that t”>Any treatise you’ve ever read on caring for horses probably includes the line, P”A

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Which Foot to Pad?

Joyce C. Harman, DVM, MRCVS December 1, 2001

Q. I just read your June “Ask the Vet” article about muscle toning and development (article #2775). It describes my horse exactly! Her left shoulder is more developed, and the right shoulder is farther forward and flat. Her

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AAEP Convention News: Infection Control Strategies

Sarah Evers Conrad November 30, 2001

The importance of minimizing exposure to infectious agents and optimizing resistance of an animal to them cannot be overemphasized. In addition to vaccination and the use of antimicrobials, infection control strategies can help save the lives of

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AAEP Convention Forum: Purchase Exams at Public Auction

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 30, 2001

One of your top clients wants you to look at a filly he has his eye on at the sales. You must give him your honest opinion on the horse by looking at radiographs taken by another veterinarian and housed in a repository.

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