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Horse stem-cell technique to be tested in people
Reuters News Service is reporting from Britain that a common stem-cell technique used on horses is now being tested on humans. British biotech firm MedCell Bioscience told Reuters it would start clinical tests within 12 months. The treatment is being tested for Achilles heel injuries. "The... | read »
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Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch underway, numbers trending up
Experts report that eastern tent caterpillars have begun hatching in central Kentucky and that their population numbers are trending up. "Populations of the eastern tent caterpillar have increased noticeably over the past three years," said Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky College of... | read »
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Imaging Technologies for Horses Continue to Develop
First the portable X-ray, then the digital X-ray (also portable) and now the world's first portable CT scanner for horses is now available. The scanner was developed at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., the large-animal facility of the University of Pennsylvania's School of... | read »
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What to Expect When Vaccinating
When vaccination time rolls around, do you know what to expect after your horse's immunizations? Every horse owner expects their vaccinated horse to be protected from disease, but some horse owners don't expect to see a reaction that may occur after a vaccination. "Vaccines... | read »
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UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program helps horse farms maximize pastures and minimize hay costs
Every day grazing is money saved, according to Ray Smith, University of Kentucky forage extension specialist. Optimal use of horse pastures has always been an important component of horse farm management, but with horse owners worried about the current economic downturn and the costs... | read »
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Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital to Provide Services for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Test Events
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will provide veterinary services for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games test events, as announced today by the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. As the Official Equine Hospital and Veterinary Partner for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,... | read »
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Update on CEM Cases
Last newsletter we reported that veterinarians had found four cases of CEM in Kentucky. The latest report notes that nine stallions, four in Kentucky, three in Indiana and one in Texas and Wisconsin have the disease. The affected stallions are listed below: * Gentlemen Send Roses, a Paint... | read »
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Effective Prevention Needed for EPM
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is an infection of the brain and spinal cord of horses by single-celled parasites known as protozoa. EPM, which is the most commonly diagnosed neurological disorder in horses, can be a permanently debilitating or fatal disease. The disease is most... | read »
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CEM Reported in Four KY Stallions
The World Organization for Animal Health reported on Dec. 17 that a horse had tested positive for a venereal infection called contagious equine metritis. CEM, as it is known, was last reported in the U.S. in December 2006. Since mid-December, four stallions have tested positive for the... | read »
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The Neighs have it
Can horses recognize each other from the sounds of their voices? The answer, according University of Sussex, England, researchers, is yes. The researchers discovered that horses, like humans, use a variety of clues to recognize each other: it's a combination of sound, visual recognition and... | read »
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A Greener Fabric

Speaking of green, equestrian apparel manufacturers are turning to environmentally friendly fabrics in droves. Kerrits, Inc., owned by Kerri Kent, recently launched its new line of riding clothes that incorporates fabric such as renewable bamboo, in high performance riding... | read
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