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AQHA Approves EQUIOXX® and Provides Thousands of Competitors an Alternative for Equine Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
DULUTH, GA. - Feb. 6, 2008 - The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Executive Committee approved the use of EQUIOXX® (firocoxib) effective Jan. 1, 2008 - allowing competitors across the country an alternative for relieving equine osteoarthrit ... Read the full article

USEF Approves New Drug for Horses
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the use of the new Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) EQUIOXX® (firocoxib) from August 1, 2007. Until this time, the use of firocoxib is restricted to use outside competition. This ... Read the full article

North Carolina Horse Council Designates February as 'Horse Health Awareness Month'
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- February 1-28, 2005, has been designated by the North Carolina Horse Council as "Horse Health Awareness Month." Horse Health Awareness Month is designed to help owners call attention to their horse's health need ... Read the full article

Freedom Health Aminorex Findings Confirmed by Canadian Racing Agency
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AspenBio Pharma Introduces First Single-Chain Gonadotropin for Equine Reproduction
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AspenBio Pharma, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: APNB) announced that it has begun distributing Recombinant Equine LH (Luteinizing Hormone) for reagent use by equine veterinarians in the United States. Desi ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Approves EQUIOXX®, ULCERGARD®, GASTROGARD®
Starting Jan. 1, 2009, Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) members will be able to use EQUIOXX® (firocoxib), ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) or GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) prior to competition.1 ... Read the full article

AHC Supports Tightening of Slaughter Horse Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC - The American Horse Council has told the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it supports the Department’s proposal to amend the regulations governing the commercial transportation of equines for slaughter. The proposed changes would ... Read the full article

American Horse Council’s New and Improved Web Site is an Essential Resource
WASHINGTON, DC – Keeping abreast of national legislation and regulations that affect all members of the horse industry just got a little easier. The American Horse Council’s newly improved web site provides timely and educational information on any i ... Read the full article

Prime Performance Nutrition Offers Tested Nutrients for Equine Athletes
Cosby, MO. November 22, 2005 – With 28 nutritional supplements now available in over 20 countries, Prime Performance Nutrition provides equine athletes around the world with up-to-date supplements and content-guaranteed nutrition. PPN is dedica ... Read the full article

FEI Presents Drug Testing Review at General Assembly
The year 2006 was a most productive year for the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) with regard to testing, in terms of numbers of horses tested as well as the number of events covered. In total, the FEI tested 3173 horses: 2097 in the Medicat ... Read the full article

Fortier honored as outstanding researcher with Pfizer award
ITHACA, N.Y. Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, DACVS, assistant professor of large animal surgery at Cornell Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine received this years "Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence," which recognizes outstanding re ... Read the full article

FEI Forms Nomination Committee
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has included a Nomination Committee (NC) in its Internal Regulations to further the efficiency and transparency of its organization and ensure that it is universally populated. The main task of this indep ... Read the full article

Equine Health Protocol for the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows
IMPORTANT EQUINE HEALTH INFORMATION In response to the recent situation in Wellington, Florida and other locations related to the Equine Herpes virus, the management of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows would like to make the following recommendatio ... Read the full article

American Horse Council Hosts National Issues Forum At Keeneland On November 2nd
WASHINGTON, DC August 24, 2007 – The American Horse Council (AHC) will host a National Issues Forum at the Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, KY on November 2, 2007. The AHC’s National Issues Forum provides an excellent opportunity for all horse ent ... Read the full article

Ohio Equine Industry Forms Umbrella Coalition
In an attempt to overcome numerous challenges and what amounts to an economic crisis in several segments, members of this state's horse community today announced the formation of the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition (OEIC). ... Read the full article

Kentucky Spring Horse Shows Issue Equine Health Protocol
Lexington, KY – March 12, 2007 – The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, have announced and recommended an equine health protocol for those who wish to attend the competition. The Kentucky Spri ... Read the full article

Alpharma Inc. Announces it has Purchased the Extend-A-Cool® Product Line...
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Horse Showing- Understanding the In’s and Outs
Deciding to start showing horses is just the first step to getting in the ring. There are dozens of rules and regulations that you must be aware of before starting to compete, so it is important that you read up on the requirements and rules before pursuing a showing career. Many will spent weeks or even months getting ready for their first competition, to make sure that they conform to judge’s rules. It is also recommended that you attend at least one professional equestrian show to get a feel for what is needed to win in these types of competitions. ... Read the full article

Win a One-on-One Training Session with Olympic Event Rider Darren Chiacchia
DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 17, 2006 - A new campaign launched by Merial, the makers of ULCERGARD (omeprazole), allows horse owners to enter to win a day with Olympic Three-Day Event Rider Darren Chiacchia. The "Day with Darren Chiacchia" sweepstakes, invites ... Read the full article

FDA Approves New ULCERGARD Product Label
DULUTH, Ga., Nov. 28, 2006 - Merial today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new product label for its equine stomach ulcer product - ULCERGARD, the only FDA-approved product proven to prevent stomach ulcers in horse ... Read the full article