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Wisconsin Veterinary School Gets Anderson Sling

The Horse Staff December 27, 2001

A newly purchased Anderson sling will provide improved support for horses recovering from neurological problems or surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.

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

Turnout Time for Warmblood Foals

Richard D. Mitchell, DVM December 1, 2001

Will restricting a warmblood foal’s turnout slow down his growth?

Breeding Contracts: Read the Fine Print

Milt Toby, JD December 1, 2001

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West Nile Virus Suspected in Horse at Churchill Downs

Tom LaMarra November 12, 2001

Officials awaited word Nov. 12 on whether a Churchill Downs-based horse euthanized Oct. 25 had West Nile virus (WNV). A preliminary diagnosis indicated Rocket Express, a 2-year-old colt, had contracted the virus.

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Blood-Horse Publications Purchases The Equine Image

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 2, 2001

The Blood-Horse, Inc., the parent company of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, has announced the acquisition of The Equine Image magazine. This is a publication serving equine art enthusiasts since its founding in 1986. The magazine

Cornell Nutritionist Joins Editorial Advisory Board

Sarah Evers Conrad November 2, 2001

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Building The Equine Orthopaedic Center

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 2, 2001

Building plans for construction of the worldâs first Equine Orthopaedic Research Center are underway, and work on the 12,000-square-foot building is scheduled to begin no later than Jan. 1, 2001, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins,

New Zealand Olympic Horse Dies Suddenly

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 2, 2001

The New Zealand Olympic Committee has announced the death of Chesterfield, who was scheduled compete in the Three-Day competition at the Sydney Olympics next month.

Blyth Tait rode Chesterfield to a team bronze medal in Atlanta in 1996.

Horses Abandoned At Racetrack in Pakistan

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 1, 2001

A racecourse that hosted Pakistan’s largest races has closed, and more than 200 Thoroughbreds there are slowly starving, according to the Associated Press.

The racetrack was shut down after a dispute with the government about licensing fees

Nephrosplenic Entrapment

Becky Frankeny, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVS November 1, 2001

Q: My 17-year-old Quarter Horse had surgery in September of 2000 for nephrosplenic entrapment (in which the large colon becomes hooked over the nephrosplenic ligament). We went back on June 13 for the same surgery. They

FEI General Assembly Meets In San Francisco

Charlene Strickland November 1, 2001

At the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) 2001 General Assembly meeting on April 24-27, officials and delegates supported the FEI’s focus on equine welfare. The FEI assumes responsibility for the position of horse sports in the world. At

EIPH: Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage

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

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Messages

Kimberly S. Brown October 18, 2001

There are three very important topics that need to be covered this month, all of which have to do with horses, horse owners, and horse health. And all have to do with communication and the importance of making sure that the message you want sent

Piroplasmosis: The Olympic Question

Lee Brooks, DVM October 15, 2001

(The following information was presented by Lee Brooks, DVM, the state veterinarian for Georgia, at the American Horse Council’s Horse Health Committee meeting. Following this information is a summary from Georgia and the USDA giving

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Joints: Part 1

Les Sellnow October 15, 2001

The mechanical engineering involved in the structuring of equine joints is both complex and masterful. Not only do healthy joints allow the horse to move freely, but they also help to effectively absorb concussion, especially when the horse is

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