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In horses, lactating mares release substances referred to as "appeasing" pheromones, which relax and reassure their foals. Research has shown that horses recognize these pheromones throughout life. When a horse recognizes these pheromones through their nasal passage, a message is sent to the brain that helps to ease the animal's apprehension.

VPL Offers Novel Product To Help Manage Equine Inflammatory Conditions
Duralactin® Equine is an aid for the management of equine inflammatory conditions. Contrary to many of the NSAIDs, Duralactin has demonstrated a lack of toxicity in animal studies. Duralactin Equine is a product derived from a patented milk derivative that works differently from NSAIDs or steroids. Duralactin Equine is ideal for long-term use.

Equine Diseases and Conditions - Resource Index
Links to equine medical information, nutrition, and medicine. Hoof care, infectious diseases, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary care and more, all to related horse health information.

Joannimals™ - Illustrated Note Pads and Calendar Pads for Animal Lovers
Introducting Joannimals™, a line of magnetic note and calendar pads depicting brightly colored illustrations of horses. Great gift idea for the horse lovers out there! Cat and dog products will be available in early 2005.

Hylamotion: The Next Generation Of Equine Joint Support
Vita Flex® has added two new applications to its high-end HylaMotion™ joint supplement. HylaMotion™ Liquid and HylaMotion™ Gel will join the existing powder to offer multiple options for horse owners when administering essential hyaluronic acid (HA).