Day: July 23, 2009

Clinicians Advised to Halt Use of Propofol from Tainted Lots

Two lots of the anesthetic propofol are being recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals after testing showed the lots had elevated levels of endotoxin, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Teva “is initiating a voluntary recall for these lots, and clinicians are advised to immediately stop using these lots of Teva Pharmaceuticals propofol,” the CDC said in a health advisory issued Monday evening. The lot numbers are 31305429B and 31305430B, according to the CDC. The action came following an investigation of recent cases of febrile reactions among human patients undergoing endoscopy in the United

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American Paint Horse Foundation spotlights healing power of Paints at APHA World Show

FORT WORTH, Texas The American Paint Horse Foundation made history this summer during the World Championship Paint Horse Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, when the non-profit charitable organization hosted its first-ever therapeutic riding event  the Freedom Challenge. The Foundation fielded 63 entries on July 2 and 3, when a total of 32 riders and 25 horses from seven Texas-area therapeutic riding centers were in the World Show spotlight. Three of the entries were logged when the Foundation granted a wish for a youngster and his two sisters in conjunction with the

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Overactive and Underweight

Sometimes it’s challenging to keep weight on a horse. A hyperactive horse might burn off too many calories to stay in optimum body condition, while an old broodmare with digestive inefficiency can lose weight during the stress of lactation. In this article we’ll look at ways to help get weight back…  Read more

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Summer World Show full of memorable firsts; stage is set for upcoming Fall Show in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas—The American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) summer edition of its 2009 World Championship Shows proved to be a success during its premiere. The Summer World Championship Paint Horse Show, held June 24 through July 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, held up to its expectation of representing the Association’s paramount horses and competitors. Contestants at this year’s 11-day-long showcase came in from 35 states and four other regions around the globe. Even oceans could not keep APHA members from locations such as Hawaii, the Czech Republic, Venezuela and Australia from competing in Fort Worth

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Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in Horses

Regenerative medicine technology in humans and animals is advancing at a much faster pace than most of us realize. It has offered hope to thousands of humans suffering from diseases and injuries that destroy or damage vital cells. In animals, much of the research has been focused on orthopedic injuries…  Read more

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FDA: Adulterated Animal Feed Seized

Filthy conditions, failure to correct violations prompted action at Kentucky facility At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. marshals today seized livestock and horse feeds stored under filthy conditions at the Bi-County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc., in Florence, Ky. “The FDA will not tolerate a company’s failure to adequately control and prevent filth in its facility,” said Michael Chappell, the FDA’s acting associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. “The FDA is prepared to use whatever legal means are necessary and appropriate to keep potentially contaminated products out of the marketplace.” During a recent

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