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Barn personnel experience higher-than-average rates of respiratory symptoms
The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire study.

FEI's "clean sport" takes a few liberties
Equestrian sport's governing body called the passing of its "clean sport" proposals early today a landmark moment, but new rules allowing small amounts of certain painkillers and anti-inflammatories, including phenybutazone, have leading horse nations worried.

FEI meeting turns its attention to doping
Members of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) meeting in Denmark will turn their attention to the sport's drug problems tonight.

New director for Canada's Equine Guelph
Gayle Ecker has been named Managing Director of Equine Guelph, part of Ontario's University of Guelph.

Keynote speaker urges equine veterinarians to enjoy the ride
Noted entertainer Steve Gilliland to address AAEP attendees at annual conference in Las Vegas.

Bid for streamlined FEI ruling body rejected
A bid to streamline the governance of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has been narrowly defeated.

Wild horse plans "bloodless genocide"
The increased pace of wild horse musters in the US has united the equine welfare community like never before, an advocate says.

Equine piroplasmosis cases across 11 US states
Horses infected with the tick-borne disease equine piroplasmosis have been located in 11 US states.

Broadcaster to present FEI equestrian awards
Sports broadcaster Clare Balding will present the new FEI Awards in Copenhagen on 19 November.

Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code
National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

FEI investigating "blue tongue" rollkur video
The International Equestrian Federation has written to national federations over the so-called "blue tongue" video which has created an uproar in equestrian circles after it was posted on the internet.

Orren Mixer art features at quarter horse sale
An original painting by famed US equestrian artist Orren Mixer is going up for sale at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show Sale this weekend.

UPDATED - VIDEO: Equine obesity at epidemic levels, says charity
Fat and obese horses are now at epidemic levels in Britain, the charity World Horse Welfare has warned.

Horse genome sequenced
An international project has provided the first complete genetic sequence of the horse, providing resources to track horse-related genetic diseases and to understand horse biology.

EPM: The devil is in the diagnosis
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) has been a prominent neurological disease of horses for nearly 15 years.

ClinQuiz: Equine parasites
Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

AAEP to host 12th resort symposium in Costa Rica
Lexington, Ky. -- Lectures on equine lameness, neurologic disease and performance examinations will be offered in a tropical setting during the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) 12th annual Resort Symposium Jan. 24-26 in Costa Rica.

Racehorse health is AAEP's 'Ask the Vet' topic for November
Lexington, Ky. -- Veterinarians who specialize in the care of racehorses will answer questions on that topic during November as part of the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) "Ask the Vet" online discussion.

Survey hunts future answers to today's problems in equine industry
Daytona, Fla. -- What are horse owners thinking? The nonprofit group American Horse Publications (AHP) is hoping to find out with a new online survey sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and Pfizer Animal Health.

First stem cell equine conference slated for March 2010
Buellton, Calif. -- Equine veterinarians will meet March 5 to 6, 2010, to discuss stem cell and regenerative therapies at the first UC Davis North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference.