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HORSES WEATHER HURRICANE ISABEL
Hurricane Isabel announced her landfall by hammering coastal North Carolina on Sept. 18. Some of the storm's worst damage was seen in that state. However, due to meticulous disaster planning, most North Carolina horses were out of harm's way before the storm hit. MORE...
Maryland horses fared well during Isabel's sweep across the state Sept. 18-19 and in the aftermath. Rob Burk, executive director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board in Annapolis, Md., believes that due to advance warning and education on disaster planning, Maryland horse owners were well prepared for the arrival of the storm, which ended up striking the state with less intensity than was predicted. MORE...
Hurricane Isabel hit the Virginia coast with fury on Sept. 18. Rob Lee, DVM, of Tidewater Equine Clinic in Williamsburg, Va., said, "Most horses seemed to weather the storm well," he said. "The problems came when they arrived home." Two Virginia horses died due to Isabel. MORE...
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2003 AAEP ANNUAL CONVENTION HEADING TO NEW ORLEANS
An international gathering of over 2,400 veterinarians is expected to explore the latest advances in equine veterinary care and research during the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) 49th Annual Convention in New Orleans, La., Nov. 21-25. MORE...
For those of you attending the 2003 AAEP Convention or Horseman's Day in New Orleans, La., the end of November, we asked Gary Norwood, DVM, a local racetrack practitioner, to help us put together a list of the best eating places in the city. We've broken it down to help you find the right places for the nights you'll be in town. MORE...
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POTENTIAL POLICE MOUNTS WANTED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The West Yorkshire Police in the United Kingdom have made a public appeal for new horses for the unit, according to a report in the online edition of Horse and Hound. This is the third time the force has requested "gift" horses, and this request follows budget cuts and a number of retirements of police mounts.
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TRAINER FOUND GUILTY OF ANIMAL CRUELTY A horse in Harnett County, N.C., is recovering after allegedly being beaten with a shovel, according to news stories on the Dunn's online edition of The Daily Record. Local horse trainer Michael Joseph Nugent, 26, of Anderson Creek, is accused of abusing the horse, and felony charges are pending. Nugent was found guilty of misdemeanor cruelty to animals in Lillington District Court on Sept. 26.
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VENTIPULMIN SYRUP (CLENBUTEROL HCL)
 Horses are active, athletic animals and need to efficiently breathe large quantities of air to perform to their full potential. This requires their respiratory system to be as healthy as possible.
Respiratory problems can severely limit the ability to move sufficient quantities of air during work. Some breathing problems are obvious, while others are not. Owners and trainers should always look for signs of respiratory problems, which include:
- Coughing or any other abnormal sound made during breathing
- Abnormal nasal discharge
- Increased respiratory rate or labored breathing
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Prolonged recovery after exercise
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If you suspect that your horse has a breathing problem or other respiratory condition, seek professional help immediately. Ask your veterinarian about VENTIPULMIN SYRUP (Clenbuterol HCl), the only FDA-approved oral bronchodilator available for horses.
Click here for more VENTIPULMIN SYRUP information.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: HIVES
Q. I noticed the other day that my Appaloosa gelding had hair standing up and welts on his skin. A friend suggested that he might have hives. What can you tell me about hives on horses? What kind of treatment should he have?
A. Click here for the answer.
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POLL: HOW OFTEN DO YOU DEWORM YOUR HORSE?
| The Horse wants to know--How often do you deworm your horse? Vote at TheHorse.com.
Results of Last Week's Poll
Do your horses go barefoot...?
- All of the time. 871 (65.54%)
- Part of the year. 281 (21.21%)
- Only if they throw a shoe. 177 (13.32%)
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Total Votes: 1,329 |
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WEST NILE VIRUS ANTIBODY: USDA-APPROVED TO CONTROL DISEASE
| The options for controlling disease caused by West Nile virus have been limited. That is until now. USDA has issued a conditional license to Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc. for West Nile Virus Antibody (Equine Origin), the only antibody product approved to aid in the control of this disease. For maximum effect, the product should be administered as soon as the first symptoms show; if you wait until an animal goes down, it may be too late. Check with your veterinarian to make sure there's a supply of West Nile Virus Antibody immediately available. |  |
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BARN FIRE KILLS 19 OF 27 HORSES The luck of a proactive passerby helped save the lives of eight horses in a burning barn early Sept. 10 at Equestrian Park in College Station, Texas. Sixteen died in the fire due to burns and/or smoke inhalation, said property owner Brazos Joe Varisco, and three more were euthanized shortly thereafter due to their injuries. Ten of the barn's inhabitants were racing Quarter Horses (all of which died in the fire), while the other 17 were boarders.
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OLD FRIENDS KENTUCKY FARM IN JOINT PROJECT Old Friends, the Kentucky-based operation that hopes to give the public access to visit retired Thoroughbred stallions, could open its doors at Afton Farm near Midway, Ky., as early as next March.
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FREE SHIPPING ON ALL HORSEWARE BLANKETS AT SMARTPAK EQUINE!
| It's time to stock up on blankets for the winter months, and for a limited time only you can receive FREE SHIPPING on all Horseware Blankets at SmartPak Equine. That includes all Rambo Turnouts, Rhino Turnouts, DustBusters, FlyBusters, coolers, fleeces, and more. Check out our full selection of Horseware blankets on our web site! This is a limited time offer and some quantities are limited so don't wait! Click now. |  |
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PAULICK NAMED AAEP EQUINE INDUSTRY BOARD MEMBER Ray Paulick, editor in chief of The Blood-Horse and executive vice president and editorial director of Blood-Horse Publications, publisher of The Horse, has been selected as the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) equine industry representative on the group's board of directors. His term will begin during the AAEP's 49th Annual Convention in New Orleans, La., Nov. 21-25, 2003, and run through 2006.
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TRAINING ADVICE
Storey's Guide to Training Horses is a comprehensive training guide that draws from the very best aspects of various training methods. Author Heather Smith Thomas tailors her training style to the temperament of each individual horse at every stage of his development. Covering everything from basic safety to retraining a horse that has acquired bad habits, this is an essential handbook for all horse owners.
Buy your copy at ExclusivelyEquine.com today.
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TRAINING YOUNG HORSES It sounds completely backwards, the idea that you might actually increase health risks by postponing training and competition until a horse is four or older. However, the newly understood reality is that done correctly, exercising a 2-year-old horse or younger could be beneficial by strengthening the horse's musculoskeletal system and decreasing his long-term risk of injury. To learn more about the research supporting this theory, how the research relates to different types of riding, and what unknowns still remain, read "Training Young Athletes" in the October 2003 issue of The Horse.
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PASTURE FEEDING TIPS Feeding horses at pasture or in large paddocks can often be a challenge to make sure each horse gets his share of the feed and to reduce waste and feed contamination. Management is the key to successfully feeding horses in a group setting, minimizing social stress and nutritional problems. For tips on pasture feeding, read "Managing the Mob for Meals" in the October 2003 issue of The Horse.
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2003-2004? Buy your copy at Exclusively Equine.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: HEAT STROKE
Remember that signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life threatening. Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.
To learn more, click here.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
Zinger N is a 12-year-old 15-hand chestnut Standardbred gelding available for adoption through the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF), which is having a fall adoption special for all horses adopted before Oct. 31. A little too slow for a career in racing, Zinger N is sound and ready to be started under saddle. He has a sweet personality and excellent ground manners.
Click here for more information on Zinger N and others available from the SRF, or e-mail srfmail@bellatlantic.net.
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