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Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers recently studied post-surgical cardiac arrhythmia, which is common in horses immediately following general anesthesia. Results found the condition is possibly linked to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery....

SAU Horse Theft, Killing Case to Proceed in Oklahoma

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An Oklahoma judge has ruled that the case against a woman accused of stealing five horses belonging to the rodeo team at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) last year will go forward.
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How Congress Impacts Horse Showing

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A notable example of federal policy directly impacting horse shows is the amount of funding the USDA receives to prepare for and respond to contagious equine disease outbreaks....

Florida Man Charged in Horse Shootings

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sheriff's Department personnel discovered two horses that appeared to have been shot in the head. Richard Owen was subsequently arrested and charged with animal cruelty and carrying a concealed firearm....

Equine Identification: Free Webinar

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join TheHorse.com and presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, for a free webinar detailing why equine identification is vital to horse owners, government officials, breed registries, and veterinarians....

23 Cases of Atypical Myopathy Diagnosed in Spring 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A notice from the Atypical Myopathy Alert Group indicates 18 cases have been identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand....

TRF Directors Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In their filing, the TRF directors say the charges made in the May 3 lawsuit are without merit, and that the attorney general had access to information from the horse retirement program showing that the claims were without merit....

Show Jumping Great Sapphire Retired

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sapphire, the 17-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare who carried McLain Ward (USA) to two Olympic Gold medals, has been retired from competition.
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New Jersey Anti-Slaughter Bill Advances

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers in New Jersey have advanced a bill that would ban the slaughter of horses and the sale of horsemeat for human consumption in that state.
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How to Feed an Orphan Foal

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

While raising and feeding an orphaned foal is something few caretakers ever hope to face, it's important to have a plan in place to ensure passive transfer of immunity and proper socialization....

Equine Diagnostic Imaging Horse Course Archived

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kent Allen, DVM, discussed current options in diagnostic technology for lameness detection in horses, including MRI, bone scans, digital ultrasounds, digital radiographs, thermography, and the lameness locator. ...

Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A horse in Douglas County, Colo., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1, according to a statement from the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the facility at which the horse resided has been placed under quarantine....

Equine Influenza Hits FEI Event at La Baule, France

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Show officials removed two horses competing at the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Nations Cup show jumping event in La Baule, France, from the show grounds on May 11 after the animals tested positive for equine influenza....

Australian Horse Owners: Prepare for 2012 Hendra Season

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian Veterinary Association is warning horse owners to take precautions against hendra virus as the season for the infection approaches.
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