September 30, 2009

Developments in drug testing in European racing

September 30, 2009/ Webmaster

INTERNATIONALLY, racing’s regulatory authorities take a clear and firm stance on the presence of prohibited substances in the horse at the time of racing. European “Doping control” applies the so-called “Zero Tolerance” approach for substances havin…

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September 30, 2009

Will hemp change the way we feed horses?

September 30, 2009/ Webmaster

HEMP has been synonymous with horse bedding for many years, as its fibrous properties give these products good cushioning and absorptive properties. The fibrous properties of hemp also make it attractive for other diverse uses outside of the equine …

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September 30, 2009

Equine Neurology

September 30, 2009/ Webmaster

NEUROLOGICAL problems in racehorses are not uncommon and when they do occur, they can be hugely significant. Horses suffering from neurological disease are often not diagnosed that quickly because trainers have a tendency not to consider a neurologi…

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September 30, 2009

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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THE technique has been applied to humans for more than 30 years but used in equine veterinary medicine since approximately 2000 (Coyle, 2006). Experience with human medicine is important, as extensive clinical experiments show that equine skin and n…

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