Day: April 30, 2008

PONAZURIL AND EPM: AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION

Researchers at the University of Florida studying equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) recently found that administering ponazuril once every seven days might prevent EPM caused by Sarcocystis neurona. Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is an important neurological disease of horses. It is typically caused by the parasite S. neurona, a protozoan parasite that penetrates the central nervous system and causes diverse neurologic signs, including ataxia and muscle atrophy. Continue reading…

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STUDY: OFFERING WATER AN ACCURATE GAUGE OF DEHYDRATION

If you lead a horse to water, you might not be able to make him drink, but it’s still a great way to gauge whether he needs that water or not, according to recent British research examining working horses and dehydration levels. Continue reading…

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XP SP3 not generally available yet

Microsoft has decided not to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 to Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center as planned on April 29. The reason? A last-minute compatibility issue with a Microsoft application — Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS). For more info click here

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