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 FOUNDATION
STUDY INVESTIGATES MEANS TO AVOID CATERPILLAR
CONTAMINATION ON FARMS, MRLS
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
announced Oct. 18 that it is funding a study
to be undertaken by Prof. Daniel A. Potter,
degrees, a renowned entomologist at the
University of Kentucky, to facilitate the
extermination of Eastern Tent Caterpillars
on horse farms before they can harm horses
next spring. The caterpillars were confirmed
this year to have the ability to cause mare
reproductive loss syndrome. The goal of
the study is to provide the horse industry
with the means to avoid this infestation
before any caterpillars or materials produced
by them can be ingested by mares in 2003.
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THE GRAY GENE
British scientists have identified the
distinctive gene that gives about 3% of
the Thoroughbred population the gray coat
color, and they plan to continue studying
the genetics in hopes of learning why grays
are more prone to develop melanomas than
other horses.
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 WEST
NILE VIRUS INFORMATION
The mosquito season isn't over in many
horse-populated areas of the United States.
Check to see where West Nile virus (WNV)
has been reported, and read recent stories
on WNV preventive measures.
http://www.TheHorse.com/wnv
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 EDITOR'S
PICK
An excerpt from
Understanding Equine Preventive Medicine
by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS
...Infectious disease occurs when
infectious agents overcome inherent
protection in an individual or group.
A successful prevention program must,
therefore, reduce the rates of exposure
of the horse(s) to infectious agents
and maximize resistance against such
agents. The incidence of infectious
disease in a given horse population
rises with increased numbers of individuals,
concentration of susceptible horses
at the facility, movement of new horses
in and out of the facility, and environmental
and mangement factors that favor an
infectious disease's development and
transmission.
To read more about West Nile Virus and other disease prevention, purchase
this book from
Exclusively Equine.
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YOUR FELLOW READERS
TheHorse.com conducted an electronic survey
early this summer, and we wanted to share
a few things about you, our readers. Approximately
6,000 people responded to this rather long
survey: 87.3% were female and 12.7% were
male; 57.7% are 30-49 years of age; 24.8%
are 50 and older; and 17.5% are under 30.
Primary Involvement in Horse Industry
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41.2% |
Horse Owner |
3.3% |
Trainer |
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Pleasure rider |
2.3% |
Veterinarian |
| 9.7% |
Breeder |
2.0% |
Fan/Enthusiast |
| 9.4% |
Competitive Rider |
1.9% |
Riding Instructor |
| 7.4% |
Other |
1.1% |
Manufacturer/Distributor/Sales |
| 3.4% |
Barn/Farm Manager |
0.4% |
Farrier |
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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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VARNER WINS THERIOGENOLOGY AWARD
The American College of Theriogenologists
(ACT) recently honored Dickson Varner, DVM,
Dipl. ACT, of Texas A&M University,
as the 2002 Theriogenologist of the Year.
The award is given annually to recognize
outstanding achievement in the field of
animal reproduction research. Varner is
world-renowned for his expertise in stallion
reproduction, and has made major contributions
to the field of theriogenology in research,
teaching, and service activities during
his career.
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AQHA ANNOUNCES EQUINE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD WINNER
EL NINOS POCO was honored Oct. 18 at the
Great Midwest International Quarter Horse
Show in Valley City, N.D., as the AQHA Equine
Public Service Award Winner. First announced
in 2001, the award recognizes an outstanding
American Quarter Horse that works in the
public service sector (i.e., police horse,
park mounted ranger, beach patrol, Royal
Canadian Mounted Police, border patrol,
sheriff's posse, etc.).
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 LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO BUY FEED?
Visit
The Horse Source
and search the Feed/Nutrition category for retailers in your area.
Wouldn't it be great to have a hard copy of The Horse Source 2003? Buy your
copy at
Exclusively Equine.
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WINTER
BODY CLIPPING
As the days grow shorter, the diminishing
sunlight triggers your horse to grow a winter
coat. It's an amazing protective device
for your horse, but for you--if you plan
to continue training throughout the winter--a
heavy coat means loads of extra work cooling
your horse after a workout. The best way
to cope with a winter coat in this situation
is to clip it off. In "Clipping the
Coat" in the October 2002 issue of
The Horse, find tips on clipping the coat,
how to keep your shaved horse warm with
blankets and coolers, and what to avoid
when clipping.
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TESTING PULMONARY FUNCTION
Many are familiar with the respiratory condition known as heaves,
which cripples the function of a horse's
lungs, making it difficult to breathe at
rest, much less during physical exertion.
But heaves is the tip of the iceburg for
respiratory ailments. For many other conditions,
the clinical signs are much more subtle,
and thus diagnosis is considerably more
challenging. In "Diagnosing Breathing
Problems" in the October 2002 issue
of The Horse, Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl.
ACVIM, considers some respiratory ailments
that affect athletic horses and the steps
a veterinarian might take to diagnose them.
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SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR ROARERS
Left laryngeal hemiplegia (LLH) limits the performance of affected horses by
narrowing the entrance to the larynx and thus reducing airflow. The result is
exercise intolerance and respiratory noise known as roaring. Currently,
laryngoplasty is the preferred surgical procedure, which involves permanently
suturing open (abducting) the abnormal cartilage. A recent study from the
University of Pennsylvania showed that combining laryngoplasty with recurrent
laryngeal neurectomy (RLN, severing of the nerve that innervates key muscles in
the area of the larynx) did not improve postoperative racing performance over
laryngoplasty alone.
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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.
Click
here to 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: Hoof Dressings that Work Best for Your Horse
The hydration status of the hoof wall has been proven to be directly related
to the hoof's mechanical properties. According to studies, if the wall suffers
from either dehydration or over-hydration, it becomes more susceptible to
developing cracks and splits. To read the article in its entirety, visit
myHorseMatters.com and click on the
Horse Health section to the left side of the page. Use the "Want to know?"
dropdown menu to locate the article "Hoof Dressings that Work the Best for Your
Horse" in the Foot Care category.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
The Second Wind Adoption Program at Crossed
Sabers Stable in West Union, W.V., strives
to prevent animal abuse, to provide horses
an easy transition into a second career, and
to give retired horses a viable, safe home.
The group also provides education and support
to horse owners, donors, and adopters with
training, lessons, clinics, and transportation.
Additionally, Second Wind provides ground
or saddle training for horses in its adoption
program, and provides required veterinary
care and rest and rehabilitation for horses
in need. Second Wind attempts to find safe
and loving homes for companion horses or
horses which can no longer be ridden or
driven. Over 500 horses have been adopted
through the program since October 1998.
 SHF Quins Dunitagain is a registered two-year-old
Quarter Horse roan filly currently located
in Riner, Va. "Noodle," as she
is affectionately called, is an easy keeper
and has good manners. She is good with horses
and other animals and a child could handle
her on the ground. She can be a little stubborn
at times. With training, Noodle would excel
in almost any profession--lead line showing
with young kids, 4-H, Pony Club, pleasure
riding, local showing, competitive trail
riding, or Western pleasure. Noodle has
been diagnosed as HYPP N/H (heterozygous
for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis) and
cannot be bred.
For more information on Noodle and other
horses available for adoption, or how you
can help the organization in its efforts,
e-mail secondwindadopt@aol.com or visit
http://www.crossedsabers.com.
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