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Equine Health News

• Probe of Horse Death at Mountaineer Racetrack Continues
  West Virginia Racing Commission (WVRC) officials said May 21 they are continuing an investigation into the April death of a horse at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack, and Resort, and are developing protocol to handle such incidents in the future. […]
• Florida Horse Found Slain for Meat
  Miami-Dade, Fla., law enforcement authorities are seeking whoever entered a private property and slaughtered a horse for meat. […]
• Equine Internal Parasites
  Take an up-close look at common internal parasites and the damage they can do to your horse. Also learn about parasite resistance and the drugs and management methods that can help control certain worms. […]
• Enhanced Security Measures for Belmont Stakes Horses
  Submission and publication of veterinary records for horses competing in the June 8 Belmont Stakes is among the enhanced security measures announced May 21 by the New York State Gaming Commission and New York Racing Association. […]
• Understanding Mare and Foal Behavior (AAEP 2012)
  One behaviorist describes common mare and foal behavior and how to avoid perpetuating undesirable behavior when raising an orphan foal. […]
• Eventing Gold Medalist King Artus Dies at Competition
  King Artus, a 17-year-old Holsteiner gelding, collapsed at the end of a cross-country course Saturday (May 18) in Weisbaden, Germany. […]
• Oklahoma Horse Owners Face Tornado Devastation
  After two days of high winds and driving rains, horse owners in Oklahoma are assessing their losses while bracing for yet another round of strong storms. […]
• Authorities Monitoring EHV-1 Cases in Canada
  Two Canadian Standardbred horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), according to the Ontario Racing Commission's (ORC) manager of veterinary services. […]
• Tying Up Explained
  Dr. Erica McKenzie describes the common causes of exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses. […]
• Helping the Gassy Horse
  Are there any products available to give on a daily basis to horses that develop gas easily, or do you have any other suggestions on how to address the problem? […]