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Horse Health
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Piroplasmosis Concerns Horse Owners
The USA is on a short list of countries where equine piroplasmosis has been deemed "eradicated", with no local source for new infections in horses. However, as of 2011 at least 409 horses, in multiple states have tested positive for equine piroplasmosi
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Stem Cells Generated From Horses
In a world first, pluripotent stem cells have been generated from horses by a [no-glossary]team of researchers led by Dr. Andras Nagy at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital and Dr. Lawrence Smith at the University of Montrea
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Update on Research on Equine Cerebrellar Abiotrophy
Equine Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA) is a debilitating degenerative condition of the cerebellar portion of the brain which results in a severe lack of coordination.
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Acupuncture Relieves Pain In Horses
It may seem odd that being stuck with needles can help reduce pain, but that is the case when acupuncture is used for pain relief. As acupuncture use in veterinary medicine is growing, one common use is for treating pain.
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Therapy Horse Needs Sponsors
AÂ therapy horse in Loveland, Colorado, has a chronic medical condition in need of ongoing medical care.
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Horses Needed for Research
The equine genetics research group at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is collaborating with Ray Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor and chair of the department of large animal clinical sciences at Michigan State Uni
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Coggins Test Required for Participant Horses
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced today that effective March 2, 2011, an updated regulation will take effect regarding the Coggins test for equine infectious anemia.
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Texas Veterinarians Fight Against Horse Dentistry Practiced by Nonveterinarians
Reconciling scope-of-practice disputes State veterinary boards, laypersons work together on legislation Back Many state legislatures reconvened at the beginning of the year, and state VMAs and veterinary examining boards have already stepped up
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Nonveterinarians Performing Vet Services
When Bobby Griswold, a rodeo performer, was arrested, a clash between the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau developed.   Mr.
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Horse Dentistry Disputes
Lawsuits are pending in Texas regarding whether or not non-veterinarians should be allowed to float horse's teeth. Â