Heated Debate Over Potential Hot Branding Ban in Germany
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
May 25, 2012
If the proposal passes German horse breeders will no longer be allowed to brand their horses with a hot iron.
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If the proposal passes German horse breeders will no longer be allowed to brand their horses with a hot iron.
One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.
Ticks typically begin to appear in late spring and early summer, but were reported weeks earlier this year.
In state court filings Schneiderman accused the foundation of a pattern of equine abuse stretching nationwide.
S. neurona causes the neurologic disease EPM. A fully sequenced genome will provide a resource for virulence factor and S. neurona antigen characterization, which could lead to new immunizations or therapeutics against the parasite.
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Two Saudi show jumping horses tested positive to for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at competitions.
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The new guidelines will be “based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise.”
Understanding ailments older foals can develop and treatment options increases the patient’s survival chances.
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner is on track to run in the Belmont Stakes June 9.
Veterinarians will provide veterinary care for working donkeys in Arusha, Tanzania.
The colt will try to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978 with a win in the June 9 Belmont Stakes.
The Salix debate will continue in early June when the KHRC holds a town hall meeting on the topic.
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.
Proceeds from the sale of “How to Start and Run a Rescue” will go directly toward funding Operation Gelding.
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