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  • California Equine Drug Monitoring Program

    Back in 1971, the California equine industry sponsored legislation to prevent misuse of drugs and medications in equines (horses, mules and donkeys) in public shows and sales. The resulting law is found in the Food and Agriculture Code (FAC) Sections 2400

    Flossie Sellers - August 15, 2011 14:54

  • AAEP Promotes New Possibilities in Equine Medicine

    The American Association of Equine Practitioners invites equine veterinarians, veterinary students and technicians to discover new possibilities in equine health care during its 57th Annual Convention, Nov. 18-22, in San Antonio, Texas.

    Flossie Sellers - September 7, 2011 09:41

  • Call for Ban on Horse Soring Devices

    On Monday, June 18, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) again called for a ban on the use of "action devices," which include chains often used in conjunction with caustic chemical

    Flossie Sellers - June 19, 2012 14:40

  • Can horses pick up worms from eating hay?

    Recently a client asked John Byrd, DVM, of Horsemen's Laboratory, if it’s possible for a horse to pick up worm larvae or worms from eating hay, and if so, even if larvae are dead, could they cause a parasite problem?

    Flossie Sellers - April 12, 2012 12:47

  • AAEP: Vaccination Benefits Transfer to Foals

    It is important to vaccinate broodmares 4 to 6 weeks before foaling for their own protection, as well as to maximize concentrations of immunoglobulins in their colostrum to be passively transferred to their foals.

    Flossie Sellers - May 3, 2012 11:08

  • Whoa! What Are You Giving Your Horse?

    As an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services, April Knudson, DVM, has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis. Belo

    Flossie Sellers - July 2, 2012 08:54

  • Chico Basin Ranch Opens New Sanctuary

    Top50’s Chico Basin Ranch in Colorado, USA, has opened the gates of Ranchlands Horse Sanctuary, offering homes to retired or injured horses. RHS offers owners a place where their horse will spend the rest of its days happy and healthy on open range pas

    Flossie Sellers - October 7, 2011 08:53

  • Choosing and Storing the Best Hay

    For horse owners getting ready for winter months and purchasing hay, this is the time to make sure you are getting the most for your money and that the hay will maintain as many nutrients as possible throughout storage time. Follow these tips for selec

    Flossie Sellers - September 13, 2011 08:11

  • Cloned Horse to Turn Eight

    The world's first cloned horse was born eight years ago on May 28, 2003 at the Laboratory of Reproductive Technology in Cremona, Italy. Prometea was the successful outcome of 328 attempts to construct and implant a viable embryo.

    Flossie Sellers - May 24, 2011 14:16

  • Cougar Attacks In Oregon

    Aloha residents believe that a cougar roaming their rural neighborhood has killed a horse and injured two others. Bite marks thought to be those of a cougar were found on the neck of a surviving horse. A dead horse was found in the woods with parts

    Flossie Sellers - March 16, 2011 14:19

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