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Coughing? Wheezing? You work in a barn, says vet school

November 20, 2009

North Grafton, Mass. -- Results of a survey out of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has uncovered some dirt about barn workers: namely, that organic and inorganic dust in the barn may be leading to respiratory problems in the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry.

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Equine doctor makes a difference without leaving home

November 18, 2009

Dr. Richard Markell donates time to therapeutic riding program.

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Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code

November 15, 2009

National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

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Complete horse genome sequence unveiled

November 6, 2009

The genetic sequence of the domestic horse has been completed.

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Kentucky lifts ban on horses from Indiana race facility

November 2, 2009

Anderson, Ind. -- Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials lifted a ban that prevented horses from Indiana?s Hoosier Park from entering Kentucky racetrack barn areas and training facilities.

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AAEP to host 12th resort symposium in Costa Rica

November 1, 2009

Lexington, Ky. -- Lectures on equine lameness, neurologic disease and performance examinations will be offered in a tropical setting during the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) 12th annual Resort Symposium Jan. 24-26 in Costa Rica.

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Racehorse health is AAEP's 'Ask the Vet' topic for November

October 31, 2009

Lexington, Ky. -- Veterinarians who specialize in the care of racehorses will answer questions on that topic during November as part of the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) "Ask the Vet" online discussion.

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Economy hurts horse racing in Kentucky

October 29, 2009

Lexington, Ky. -- The down economy already has increased the number of unwanted horses around the country. Now it's hitting Thoroughbreds where it hurts -- at race venues.

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Survey hunts future answers to today's problems in equine industry

October 27, 2009

Daytona, Fla. -- What are horse owners thinking? The nonprofit group American Horse Publications (AHP) is hoping to find out with a new online survey sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and Pfizer Animal Health.

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