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Prevalence of <i>L.intracellularis</i> on Farms (AAEP 2011)

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 01:00

Using the a newly developed serologic L. intracellularis assay, a research team found the overall seroprevalence of the bacteria was 68%, with seroprevalence levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%....

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Full-Size Horse Models Teach Equine Clinical Skills

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 05:00

The sophisticated models are designed to allow students to practice a variety of medical procedures before working with a living horse....

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Double-Decker Trailer Bill Advances

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 03:00

A federal transportation bill that would forbid the transport of horses in double-deck trailers advanced out of committee and is on its way to the U.S. House of Representatives....

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Humeral Stress Fractures and Return to Racing (AAEP 2011)

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 01:00

The affected limb and the location of the stress fracture within the humerus appear to have no significant effect on return to racing, but seem to impact racing performance. ...

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Regional Limb Perfusion for Distal Limb Injuries (AAEP 2011)

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:00

RLP is popular because it can provide higher concentrations of antibiotics to the site of injury, including joints, with lower doses of antibiotics than need to be administered via the jugular vein or intramuscularly, one researcher said....

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Survey: Majority Opposes Horse Processing

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:00

The majority of American voters oppose the slaughter of horses for human consumption according to results of a survey released by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) earlier this week....

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New Bolton Center Announces New Lecture Schedule

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:00

Upcoming topics include suspensory ligament disease, moon blindness, headshaking syndrome, metabolic disease, airway surgery, and ocular cancer....

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Steel Pier Horse Diving Plan Draws Criticism

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:00

On Feb. 1, Steel Pier owners announced that the horse diving attraction would become one of the venue's entertainment attractions this summer. The horses that will be used in the act are currently in training....

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British Showjumping Implements Microchip Rule

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:00

The rule states, "Effective from April 1, 2012, all newly registered horses and ponies competing in national competitions must be microchipped." The change was announced in late January....

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Repairing Jaw Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2011)

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:00

Nobody wants to find their horse with a bloody mouth, displaced teeth, and broken, displaced jaw bones. But despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting....