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Ninth WNV-Positive Horse for Washington State
August 25, 2008
Today, the Zoonotic Disease Program received notification from Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Washington State Department of Agriculture that an eighth horse from Yakima County tested positive for West Nile virus.

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Horses Falling Ill with Disease Uncommon in Missouri
August 18, 2008
MU Veterinarian Warns Owners to be on the Lookout for Symptoms

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National Institutes of Health grant to fund Colorado State University study of faster, more complete healing of joint injuries
July 22, 2008
A Colorado State University veterinarian has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a gene therapy approach to help heal cartilage and prevent osteoarthritis in horses, potentially leading to scientific methods that also may help humans.

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Laminitis Attack: The First Line of Defense
May 27, 2008
New article available online

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Feeding the 21st Century Horse: How can breakdowns be prevented through nutrition?
May 9, 2008
With all eyes on the upcoming Preakness Stakes, the racing industry is holding its breath in hopes another Eight Belles tragedy won't happen then-or ever again.

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