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Pergolide in Jeopardy

Cushing’s disease is a common hormonal disorder of middle-aged and geriatric horses. The only effective medication for this devastating disease, pergolide mesylate, has recently been withdrawn from the human pharmaceutical market, threatening its availability for equine use. To help ensure that this drug remains available for use in affected horses, an online petition has been mounted to educate the FDA and drug distributors about the importance of this medication to horses and their owners: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/savepergolide/index.html

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Research Update

The University of Minnesota Equine Center is home to an internationally recognized equine research program addressing many different aspects of horse health, including genetic disorders, neuromuscular diseases, pain management, lameness, and a new treatment for sarcoids. Learn more about horse health research performed at the University of Minnesota.

Horse Health Fact Sheets

Four new horse health articles are now available from the University of Minnesota Horse Extension service:
Care of the Broodmare
Hoof Care
Equine First Aid
Care of Elderly Horses

To read additional fact sheets, subscribe to the monthly U of M Horse Newsletter, and learn about educational programs for horse owners around the state, please visit the University of Minnesota Horse Extension service website.