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AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS JOIN ILLINOIS TRAILER ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
State and national agriculture officials are joining Lake County, Ill., authorities to investigate an Oct. 27 tractor-trailer rollover accident that left 13 Belgian horses dead. Fifty-nine horses were in the double-decker trailer--most of them yearlings and 2-year-olds. Continue reading...
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BRIGHT SPOT: BETTER EVACUATION SAVED LIVES
The devastation in terms of property damage is staggering--over a billion dollars and counting--but there is one statistic that is markedly better than the last time California was up against numerous wildfires. The San Diego County medical examiner lists six deaths connected to the blazes: one person killed directly by the fires, and five others who died during the evacuation who were not directly killed by the fires. Continue reading...
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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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CHURCHILL DOWNS HERPESVIRUS: TESTS INDICATE VIRUS ISOLATED TO ONE HORSE
Thirty-five horses stabled in a barn at Churchill Downs where one other horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have tested negative for the disease, leading track officials to believe the case is isolated.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON EUTHANATIZED AFTER BC CLASSIC INJURY
Four-year-old George Washington put a damper on the Breeders' Cup Classic when he suffered an injury late in the stretch and had to be euthanatized on the track Oct. 27 at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. Continue reading...
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ASK THE VET: FREEZE BRANDING
Q. I am interested in freeze branding my horses. What is involved in the process? Can I do this myself, or do I need help?
A. Click here to read the response from Eric S. Peterson, DVM.
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EQUINE INSURANCE
Results of Last Week's Poll
Do you buy insurance for your horse(s)?
- Yes, mortality only: 12.44% (163)
- Yes, major medical/loss-of-use: 18.93% (248)
- Yes, liability and/or specialty: 10.23% (134)
- I plan to in the future: 11.53% (151)
- No: 46.87% (614)
Total votes: 1,310 (Multiple answers allowed)
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FROM THE HORSE MAGAZINE: FEEDS AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR OLDER HORSES
As horses grow older, their nutrient needs change. This might be due to bad or missing teeth, changes in metabolism, or less efficient digestion. Some horses become thin, while others gain weight and become prone to laminitis. Some develop problems such as Cushing's disease, insulin resistance, failing kidneys, or impaired liver function, and they need a special type of diet. Continue reading...
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: LAST CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO AAEP'S HEALTHY HORSES WORKSHOP
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, which will be held in Kissimmee, Fla., Dec. 1!
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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DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF STIFLE LAMENESS
The stifle is a frequent source of lameness in English and Western performance horses, although it's not as common a cause as the hock. Stifle problems arise from chronic, repetitive trauma, or as a result of a pre-existing condition. Continue reading...
Coverage from the AAEP Healthy Horses Focus on Lameness Seminar:
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Rosie is a sorrel 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare. She can be ridden English or Western. She was formerly used in 4-H and Pony Club and is good with kids.
Please e-mail or visit the H.O.P.E. Organization site for more information about Rosie and other horses available at the Olmsted Township, Ohio, 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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RESEARCHERS ITCHING TO FIND NEW EQUINE SKIN ALLERGY TESTS Cornell University veterinarians are trying to find better ways to test for skin hypersensitivities (allergies), which affect approximately 3-5% of the equine population, so they can ultimately improve relief for these itchy animals.
Skin allergies are economically important, aesthetically displeasing, and distressing to the horse, owner, and treating veterinarian.
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EVENT CALENDAR
- 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, B.C., Canada
- Nov. 7-11--Equine Structural Integration: Myofascial Release Course in Longmont, Colo.
- Nov. 8-9--Reproductive Management of the Mare in Amissville, Va.
- Nov. 9-11--Arizona Horse Festival and Expo in Buckeye, Ariz.
- Nov. 10--3rd Annual Maryland Horse Conference in Germantown, Md.
Check out our revised Events Calendar; view all the upcoming events by day, week, or month. To submit a horse health event to TheHorse.com calendar, click here!
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