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Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding
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Equine Herpesvirus Information Available Free
Due to the recent outbreak of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), TheHorse.com is making available a series of articles on equine herpesvirus as PDF downloads, sponsored by Pfizer as a Special On-line Report. Article topics are: “Herpes by th ... Read the full article

Learn to Recognize the Signs of Laminitis
Every day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Laminitis results from the disruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae within the foot, which secure the coffin bone to the hoof wall. While the exact mechanisms by which the feet are damaged remain a mystery, certain precipitating events can produce laminitis. Although laminitis occurs in the feet, the underlying cause is often a disturbance elsewhere in the horse’s body. ... Read the full article

5th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot Fast Facts
Dr. James A. Orsini is the Director of the International Equine Conference (ILC) on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. He is a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania and Associate Professor of Surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Orsini works with an organizing committee composed of the world's experts on laminitis to create an innovative, educational, and entertaining program. At the 2009 conference, presenters will be renowned veterinarians, farriers, and research doctors from around the world. ... Read the full article

Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, November 6-8, 2009
WELLINGTON, FL -June 19, 2009- Mark your calendars and register early for the 5th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot (ILC), November 6-8, 2009. Registration, program, presenter information, and exhibitor information ... Read the full article

Laminitis West Seminar to be held on November 1, 2008, in Monterey, CA
The first Laminitis West Seminar will be held on November 1, 2008, at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, CA. ... Read the full article

International Laminitis Conference Joins Phelps Media Group, Inc. International as Newest Equine Industry Client
Phelps Media Group Inc., International, a premiere equine public relations firm based in Wellington, Florida, is pleased to announce that the International Laminitis Conference has joined the firm's roster of equine industry clients. ... Read the full article

Pfizer Animal Health and the NTRA Team Up to Find a Cure for Equine Laminitis
Laminitis is a devastating disease that can affect any horse from the top competitor to the back yard companion. Pfizer Animal Health and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities -- Barbaro Memorial Fund -- have joined forces to educate horse owners on the importance of finding a cure for laminitis and honor the memory of the late Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who died from complications of the disease. ... Read the full article

Actress Betty White Contributes to Morris Animal Foundation Equine Health Initiative
Denver, Colorado: A generous donation contributed by actress Betty White jumpstarts Morris Animal Foundation’s Equine Health Initiative. The Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado, is a non-profit organization that funds humane animal health studies t ... Read the full article

Laying Down the Law has a Domino Effect
London, 14 August/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS News Release (208/06) issued by The Government News Network on 14 August 2006 Merseyside resident Domino has never fallen foul of the law. On the contrary, he has taken rather well to ... Read the full article

Pfizer Animal Health Introduces Zylexis(TM)
New York, NY (February 8, 2006) -- Pfizer Animal Health recently introduced its newest product offering for equine veterinarians. Zylexis(TM) is a demonstrated safe and effective immunomodulator backed by contact challenge study data and nearly a dec ... Read the full article

Inaugural Laminitis West Seminar in California Well-Attended and Deemed a Resounding Success
"The meeting by all measures was a resounding success," stated Dr. James A. Orsini, one of three presenters at the inaugural Laminitis West Seminar, held November 1, 2008, at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, California. "We had expected approximately 100 attendees and exceeded that number, which tells me that the topic is viewed as being very important to veterinarians, farriers, and students, our future veterinarians, especially in a down economy." Â ... Read the full article

Breyer to Create New Portrait Models of Barbaro
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE FUND TO FIGHT LAMINITIS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (Pequannock, NJ – March 2, 2007) – Breyer Animal Creations®, maker of the world’s finest model horses, announced today that in re ... Read the full article

Official Barbaro Portraits to Benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America
Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby whose shattered leg in the Preakness brought his stunning career to a halt has been captured beautifully by veterinarian-turned-artist John Fawcett. The two original portraits were commissioned by Roy and Gretch ... Read the full article

AAEP Releases Veterinary Recommendations for Protecting the Safety and Welfare of Racehorses
The American Association of Equine Practitioners today issued guidelines for protecting the health of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The white paper, “Putting the Horse First: Veterinary Recommendations for the Safety and Welfare of the Thoroughbred Ra ... Read the full article

Dr. Metheney Releases White Paper on Ionic Minerals and Equine Breeding Success
Goodyear, AZ, March 7, 2007 – Larry A. Metheney, DVM, of Phoenix, AZ, has released a white paper highlighting his clinical observations of the effectiveness of Ionic minerals when added to the diets of stallions and broodmares. Dr. Metheney has ... Read the full article

Developing Genetic Tools Will Lead to Major Health Advances for Horses Worldwide
Morris Animal Foundation to Begin Phase One of International Equine Health Consortium with Funding from Nonprofit, Corporate Partners Denver, July 17, 2007 – Equine scientists will begin developing a unique set of research tools that will lead to ... Read the full article

Morris Animal Foundation to Raise Millions to Study Equine Diseases
Morris Animal Foundation to Raise $2.5 Million for University of Minnesota to Lead Consortium to Study Equine Diseases Minneapolis/St. Paul (August 9, 2006) – Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) selected the University of Minnesota’s College of Veteri ... Read the full article

Pfizer Animal Health Becomes Leadership Contributor to the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance
New York, NY (April 6. 2009) -- Pfizer Animal Health has joined forces as a leadership contributor with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance. The partnership’s aim is to ensure the health and safety meas ... Read the full article

Laminitis is Not the End "The Rock and Roll Road to Recovery"
Laminitis was once thought to be a death sentence for a horse yet with research the Equine community is discovering that more and more can be done to help horses that have this affliction so they can go on to have a successful life. ... Read the full article