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MISSISSIPPI STATE REPORTS SURGE IN EEE, WNV CASES Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) have hit Mississippi's horses hard this year, with EEE case numbers surging to more than double 2006 levels. According to State Veterinarian Jim Watson, DVM, there have been 27 cases of EEE and 11 of WNV thus far.
Watson said there's no clear reason why the incidence of the mosquito-borne viruses has increased, especially given the exceptionally dry conditions experienced in much of the state this summer.
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BLM HORSES IMPROVING AFTER SALMONELLA OUTBREAK Wild horses at the Nevada Bureau of Land Management's Palomino Valley Center are improving after 156 died or were euthanatized due to a range of illnesses, including an outbreak of salmonella that prompted BLM officials to close the center to the public Sept. 26.
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DEWORM DAILY FOR A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN SEE
Is there a shinier, healthier horse inside yours?
Internal parasites can steal nutrition, energy and good health from your horse, even impairing growth and performance. But when parasite damage is controlled, the benefits are often visible. Within weeks of starting their horse on daily STRONGID C 2X, many owners report an improvement in appearance and condition.
Here's why: Treating a horse every 60 days with conventional pastes or gels removes only those parasites that are present at the time of treatment. As soon as the dewormer clears the horse's systems, parasites can regain a foothold. Daily STRONGID C 2X breaks the parasite life cycle, preventing reinfection and costly tissue damage. And that means your horse is at his shiniest, healthiest best.
STRONGID C 2X. For your everyday champion.
Strongid C 2X is a trademark of Pfizer Inc.
© 2007 Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved.
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DENTAL DILEMMAS: CHEEK TOOTH FRACTURES, TREATMENT CHARACTERIZED Cheek teeth fractures can lead to a number of unpleasant problems in the horse, from chewing discomfort to bad breath, and they tend to show up most often in the upper jaw. Sometimes these fractures can even go undetected, said researchers who recently completed a survey-based study of horses in Ireland and Great Britain.
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EQUINE INFLUENZA: STILL SPREADING
The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries stated as of Oct. 14 there were 4,502 infected properties, 440 dangerous contact properties, and 470 suspect properties. The Queensland Department of Primary Industries stated as of Oct. 14 there were 1,137 infected properties. Continue reading...
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ASK THE VET: FOAMING AT THE MOUTH
Q. My friend's 3-year-old filly plays with her tongue so much that she foams at the mouth (without a bit). She also plays with the rails in her stalls at feeding time such that she has foam all over. She is not cribbing or sucking air. What could be the problem?
A. Click here to read the response from Mary DeLorey, DVM.
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MEMORIALIZING YOUR BEST FRIEND
Results of Last Week's Poll
How do you remember a beloved equine you've lost?
- Compile a scrapbook: 41.26% (412)
- Other: 36.15% (355)
- Install a memorial bench or marker: 30.45% (299)
- Plant a tree: 27.09% (266)
- Make a donation to a charitable group in his/her memory: 22.71% (223)
Total votes: 982 (Multiple answers allowed)
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Mold? Geh!
This Week's Poll
The Horse wants to know--have you dealt with mold in your horses' feed or hay before?
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FROM THE HORSE MAGAZINE: SLIMMING DOWN In this age of plenty, it is not uncommon to see horses carrying too much body fat. Such an individual exceeds what we might call pleasingly plump; in other words, he is fat. When running your hands across the horse's sides, you won't feel any ribs beneath his flesh. Often a fat horse has developed a cresty neck, and if you can stand on a fence rail and peer down on him from above, an overweight horse might appear to have a "rain gutter" along his back. When the girth or cinch is tightened, it makes a distinct dent in the underlying flab. Some might think such a horse is solid and in full "bloom," ready for the show season ahead. But such a body condition is dangerous to the health and athletic future of the horse.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: WIN A HEALTHY HORSES WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
If you have significant horse experience and a strong interest in equine medicine, you have the opportunity to win free admission to the Healthy Horses Workshop, to be held Dec. 1 in Kissimmee, Fla.
One high school and one college student will be selected. Each winner will receive a $50 travel stipend, one night of hotel accommodations at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, and one complimentary registration to the Healthy Horses Workshop, lunch also will be provided. For more information on how to enter, visit the AAEP Healthy Horses page.
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WEST NILE VIRUS PRESENTATION AVAILABLE ON THEHORSE.COM A free web-based seminar ("Webinar") on West Nile virus hosted by The Horse on Oct. 2 is now archived and available via article #10480 on TheHorse.com. Nearly 1,400 people registered for the presentation, which included streamed video, audio, and a slide presentation featuring Debra C. Sellon DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, a professor of Equine Medicine at Washington State University.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Tiny is a 4-year-old Thoroughbred/Shire cross gelding. He has good ground manners, but has not been started under saddle yet. He has a lot of personality. Tiny will be a great prospect for cart driving or riding.
Please e-mail or visit the Arkansas Equine Foundation site for more information about Tiny and other horses available at the Kingston, Ark., facility.
Are you a registered not-for-profit organization with an adoptable horse? Send a photo, description of the horse, and your Web site URL here to have your horse listed.
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AIRshod Sponsors Laminitis Conference
"From show jumping to racing, it is our mission to provide the foundation to improve performance, prevent injuries and enhance rehabilitation efforts," says Mark Pound, President of AIRshod Inc. "We work extensively with the equine community, including veterinarians, farriers, owners and trainers, to meet this goal and continuously improve our products."
For AIRshod, it's not just about the products, but also supporting the organizations and events that help further education. To help make this goal a reality, AIRshod Inc. has sponsored the Fourth Annual International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot to be held November 2-4, 2007, in West Palm Beach, Fla. AIRshod Inc. was also pleased to sponsor the Competitor's Lounge at last month's Dressage at Devon. This comes on the heels of AIRshod's support of The Horse's "Understanding Laminitis" webinar.
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NAVICULAR HORSES NEEDED FOR WASHINGTON VET SCHOOL STUDY Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is currently performing two studies on two new treatments for horses with navicular disease. The school is looking for horses 4 years old and older that are suffering from navicular to participate in the study. Horses participating in these studies will receive a free MRI examination.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
- Oct. 17--Fall in Place: Preparing Your Horse Farm for Winter in Olympia, Wash.
- Oct. 19-21--The Mane Event, Equine Education & Trade Fair in Sumas, Wash.
- Oct. 20--Bluebonnet Horse Expo in Austin, Texas
- Oct. 20--Equine First Aid Workshop in Ontario, Canada
- Nov. 1--Techniques for Handling Stallions in the Breeding Situation in Amissville, Va.
- Nov. 2-3--Reproductive Management of the Stallion in Amissville, Va.
- Nov. 3-4--Natural Ways to Control Mud, Dust, Bugs, and Weeds in Langley, BC, Canada
Check out our revised Events Calendar; view by day, week, or month all the upcoming events. To submit a horse health event to TheHorse.com calendar, click here!
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