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 WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV) UPDATES West Nile Virus in Washington State
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in a dead raven
collected near Newport, Wash. Testing at the National
Wildlife Health Center Laboratory in Madison, Wisc.,
confirmed the virus. This is the first WNV detection in
Washington, according to the state's Department of Health.
There have been no human or equine cases of WNV detected
in the state.
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EQUINE SALMONELLOSIS IN THE UNITED
STATES AND KENTUCKY
 Salmonella spp. cause a multitude of diseases in horses, including
diarrhea, abscesses, septicemia, and other ailments. Over 2,200 serotypes
of salmonellae are known and can be identified at the National Veterinary
Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. With the exception of S. typhi, which only affects humans, all other salmonellae are zoonotic,
posing a possible transmission threat from animals to people.
Click here for more information from Equine
Disease Quarterly on what serotypes are common in
horses, and how to protect your horses and yourself. |
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MORROCCAN MULE GIVES BIRTH
According to the BBC Online News, a mule in Morocco
recently gave birth to male offspring--a rare occurrence
since mules are typically considered sterile. The
article states that there have only been two
substantiated cases of a mule giving birth in the past
quarter century: One in China in 1988 and the other also
in Morocco in 1984. Veterinarians are performing tests
to determine how the birth was possible.
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 FALL DEWORMING
Fall is approaching rapidly, and bringing with it such
predictable events as raking leaves, Thanksgiving
dinner, and weekend football. Autumn also heralds
changes in parasite activity that are equally
predictable. However, just as the environmental effects
of autumn differ thoughout North America, the seasonal
changes in parasitic activity also vary geographically.
Therefore, autumn parasite control measures must be
designed for local conditions. For tips on
developing a fall deworming program, check out "Fall
Deworming" in the October 2002 issue of The Horse.
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BAYER VET TIP: PARASITE CONTROL
The
Bayer Vet Tip of the Month presents a new equine
health tip each month from Dr. Kenton Morgan, Bayer Veterinary Services. The
information presented here is intended to provide guidelines and basic
information on equine health care topics and is not a substitute for advice from
your own veterinarian. For the best care of your horse, follow the
recommendation of your own veterinarian.
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CARDIOVASCULAR CHANGES WITH MOLDY CORN POISONING
A recent study from the University of Illinois
attempted to determine if horses purposely fed and
injected with fumonisin (a by-product of the fungus Fusarium verticilloides, which often grows on corn)
develop cardiac and neurological signs consistent with
leukoencephalomalacia, or moldy corn poisoning.
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CARNIVOROUS HORSES
While taking questions from the audience at a one-day
behavior program in New Zealand, The Horse's behavior
columnist Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified Applied Animal
Behaviorist, was asked a question by a
well-respected horse owner and trainer about a
carnivorous incidence that she had witnessed. Then
within a month, The Horse magazine received two e-mails
about the same peculiar behavior. In "Carnivorous
Horses" in the October 2002 issue of The Horse, the
three accounts are printed. Let us know what you
think and about any similar experiences you've had.
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AUSTRALIAN HORSE COUNCIL INVESTIGATING
INDUSTRY INSURANCE
The Australian Horse Industry Council has received
funding to begin a process to help the industry with
Public Liability Insurance (PLI). The group is developing a
code of practice, implementation guides, risk management
regimes, and an accreditation/registration process for a
range of horse industry disciplines, including trail
riding, horseback riding centers, and horse events.
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 EDITOR'S
PICK
An excerpt from
Understanding Equine Business
Basics
by Milton C. Toby & Karen L. Perch, PhD
Even if your general farm owners policy does cover business activities and
does not exclude horses from its coverage, most such insurance policies
specifically exclude coverage for horses, equipment, and other property not
owned by the insured (you) but that are in your care. In other words, if you are
conducting a boarding business or any other type of operation in which you
assume the responsibility for a horse belonging to someone else, you should
discuss with your agent "care, custody, or control" coverage.
To read more about equine insurance options, and other business topics,
purchase this book from
Exclusively Equine.
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HORSEMAN'S DAY COMING UP IN DECEMBER
Ulcers, colic, dentistry, horseshoeing, new
techniques for breeding your mare, and emerging
diseases -- all will be covered by leading veterinarians
at this year's American Association of Equine
Practitioners' Horseman's Day. The third annual
Horseman's Day of owner education will be held Dec. 8 in
Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the organization's
48th annual convention.
Find out more
online
or by contacting droberts@aaep.org.
See archived information from
2001's Horseman's Day. Topics
included nutrition, emergency first aid, colic, trailer
loading, and diagnosing neurological damage. |
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: Protect Your Horse's Legs With Proper
Bandaging Techniques
There may be any number of occasions when you will
need to bandage your horse's legs. Bandaging can provide
both protection and support for the horse while working,
traveling, resting, or recovering from an injury. For
more information on correct bandaging techniques
visit
http://www.myHorseMatters.com and click on the
Horse Health section to the left of the page. Use the
"Want to know?" dropdown menu to locate "Protect Your
Horse's Legs With Proper Bandaging Techniques" in the
First Aid/Emergency Care category.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
Each week we will feature a horse or horses ready for
adoption from a recognized welfare group. Is this one
for you?
Emerald Valley Equine Assistance (EVEA) is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization based in Lane County, Ore.
Its mission is to provide the community with quick
response to equids in need of assistance. The group
offers information and education to owners, equine
rescue, rehabilitation, and a safe and stable
environment for as long as necessary. EVEA fosters the
horses before finding approved homes.
Crystal is a 2 1/2 year old Appaloosa mare which will
begin Parelli training in November. She is about 14
hands high, and might grow a bit. She
has good ground manners and gets along with one gelding
at a time, but does not seem to get along with mares as
much, since she is usually the dominant one. Her
previous owners took her to auction because they could
not afford to feed all of their horses.
For more information on Crystal and other horses
available from EVEA, visit
http://www.eveahr.com/.
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