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This year’s American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum focused on infectious equine diseases and the impact those diseases have on our horses’ welfare and our industry’s health.  The annual meeting was held from June 20 to 23 and also included a Trails Forum, the annual Congressional Ride-In, AHC committee meetings, and a Congressional Reception.

What Is Hyaluronic acid (H.A.) and How Does It Affect My Horse’s Performance?Hyaluronic acid (H.A.) is a natural lubricant and shock absorber found in the skin, eye and connective tissues of all animals and humans. As a key component of joint cartilage and synovial fluid, H.A. lubricates all moving joints of the horse, making the synovial joint fluid more viscous (thick) and slippery to cushion and protect against friction.

Lexington, KY – Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition and the title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ , has named Dr. Stephen Duren the company’s official nutritionist.

Leading experts on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) research in equestrian sport will address the FEI Congress on NSAID Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete in Lausanne, Switzerland this summer. Dr Wayne McIlwraith (USA), Professor Pierre-Louis Toutain (FRA) and Professor Ken Hinchcliffe (AUS) will be part of a high-level panel of speakers at the Congress, which will be held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland on 16/17 August 2010.