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Auction of saddle to benefit Texas A&M equine program

December 1, 2007

College Station, Texas — A horse owner whose mare was treated at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biological Sciences decided to show his appreciation in a unique way.

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Molecular biologist joins faculty at Va. Tech equine center

December 1, 2007

Leesburg, Va. — Dr. Jennifer G. Barrett joined Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center as an assistant professor of equine surgery.

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Tragedy on the track

December 1, 2007

OCEANPORT, N.J. — When an equine injury or death occurs at a racetrack, especially during a high-profile event like the Breeders' Cup Championships, accurate reporting of health-status issues to the public is critical — perhaps as important as dealing with the injury itself, says one of the nation's leading equine veterinarians.

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Faux joints created for study of arthritis

December 1, 2007

Columbia, Mo. — University of Missouri researchers have developed an in vitro joint model that replaces laboratory animals, cuts costs and improves safety when studying human and canine arthritis.

NTRA's Barbaro fund to support LSU and UGA laminitis projects

November 28, 2007

Baton Rouge - 11/28/07 - Louisiana State University and University of Georgia researchers will head two equine laminitis-focused projects, with the more than $100,000 total costs to be funded by donations from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) in memory of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.

Veterinarian Raker honored by ACVS Foundation

November 19, 2007

Rockville, MD - 11/19/07 - It's official. Charles Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS is a legend in veterinary surgery.

Custom saddle auction to benefit equine program at veterinary college

November 7, 2007

College Station, Tx. - 11/7/07 - A horse owner is showing his appreciation to the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences by donating a hand-made saddle for auction to benefit the school's equine program.

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Governor pledges $500,000 to ease rural vet shortage

November 1, 2007

Jefferson City, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation at press time to create the Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Program and wants to earmark $500,000 to pay for it.

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Mississippi reports uptick in EEE, WNV cases

November 1, 2007

Jackson, Miss. — Cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) are up sharply in Mississippi this year, with EEE cases already more than double the 2006 totals, according to State Veterinarian Jim Watson, DVM.

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