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EQUINE DISEASE DATA NOW AVAILABLE IN ONE PLACE The USDA's new National Surveillance Unit has established a web site on which the public can see where equine diseases such as equine infectious anemia and vesicular stomatitis have been detected. Before the launch of this web site, finding the disease status of a state might have meant contacting several sources or playing phone tag with a handful of agencies. In addition, each state's health requirements for transported horses are available on the site.
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HORSES RESCUED FROM TRACTOR-TRAILER WRECK HEALING AT MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch responded to reports of a horrific tractor-trailer accident on I-44 near St. Clair, Mo., that involved 42 horses bound for slaughter. MORE...
16 Horses Die in Highway Crash
Sixteen of 42 horses en route to an Illinois slaughterhouse died after a crash early Sept. 27 on Interstate 44 in Franklin County, Mo. MORE...
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WALKING HORSE TRAINERS, VETERINARIANS REACT TO CELEBRATION FLAP According to Walking Horse trainers and veterinarians, the issues leading to the early closure of the National Celebration show were but another example of a lack of consistency in the interpretation of the Horse Protection Act.
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INTRODUCING ZYLEXIS™ AN INACTIVATED (KILLED) PARAPOX OVIS VIRUS IMMUNOMODULATOR.
Demonstrated Efficacy: Aids in the reduction of upper respiratory disease caused by EHV-1 & -4, which are thought to latently infect 80% of horses.
Demonstrated Science: Stimulates immune response, which is useful in reducing severity and duration of viral disease. 1
Demonstrated Safety: None of the Zylexis treated horses had visible or palpable reactions at the injection site or systemic reactions. 2
Demonstrated clinical reduction of nasal discharge following co-mingling challenge with EHV-1 and/or -4. 3
EHV can be easily triggered by common stressors to horses (e.g., trailering, competition, breeding, and environmental changes).
For more information, click here.
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(1) Ziebell K.L.; Steinmann H.; Kretzdorn D.; et al. The use of Baypamun N in crowding infections respiratory disease: Efficacy of Baypamun N (freeze dried product) in 4-10 month old horses. Zentralbl Veterinarmed B. 1997; 44:529-536.
(2) Data on file, Study Report No. Nov. 20, 2000.
(3) Data on file, Study Report No. 1-98. | |
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BARBARO REMAINS AN INSPIRATION ON AND OFF THE TRACK
Led to the gate for the first race of his career, Barbaro shied away, reluctant to get started. A mile later, after an eye-catching 8 1/2-length victory on Oct. 4 at Delaware Park, trainer Michael Matz and owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson realized they might have a special Thoroughbred. MORE...
Another Good Week for Barbaro
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro had another good week, and continues to please veterinarians with his progress. "He is doing very, very well," said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. "His appetite and vital signs continue to be excellent." MORE...
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EIA IN GERMANY The Office International des Epizooties (World Organization for Animal Health) has reported two outbreaks of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Germany. Horses and donkeys have been affected, and the source of the outbreaks or origin of infection is unknown.
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REARING AND FLIPPING
We have a Quarter Horse mare whose mother was a bad flipper in the starting gate. She has two half-brothers that were also bad in the gate. All of these offspring were trained by different individuals. This spring, she had a filly that tried to flip over backward at 20 minutes of age when we tried to dip her navel. Her first reaction to anything she doesn't want to do is to flip over backward. Due to the life-threatening consequences of this bad habit to both horse and rider, could you please present some possible solutions to this matter?
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OVER THE NORTHERN BORDER While the Canadian horse industry is smaller in total horse numbers when compared to the U.S. horse population, it is no less active. Changes to certain segments of the industry, such as the reduction in the pregnant mare urine (PMU) ranches, have affected horse numbers in certain provinces, however, the industry across the country is thriving.
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TEXAS PLACES VS RESTRICTIONS ON HORSES MOVING FROM WYOMING Texas residents hauling horses or other livestock from Wyoming this fall should be aware of regulations affecting the animals' entry or re-entry into Texas, says Bob Hillman, DVM, head of the Texas Animal Health Commission, the state's livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. Vesicular stomatitis, a viral disease that can affect horses, cattle, swine, deer, sheep or goats, has been confirmed in 12 horses and 10 cattle on a total of nine premises in Natrona and Converse Counties in southeast Wyoming. As of late September, these are the only cases confirmed in the United States in 2006.
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AAEP 2006 HEALTHY HORSES WORKSHOP
The American Association of Equine Practitioners' 2006 Healthy Horses Workshop (formerly Horseman's Day) is Saturday, Dec. 2, in San Antonio, Texas. Horse owners may now pre-register online for this event and save $15. Early registration cut-off is Nov. 6.
Click here to register today!
The program this year includes:
- Colic: What it Means to You and Your Horse
- Equine Reproduction: From Conception to Birth
- Joint Disease and Lameness in the Horse: Why Does it Happen, and What Can be Done About it?
- Managing the Health and Well-Being of Your Aging or Geriatric Horse
- First Aid Tips for the Horse Owner
- "The Problem Horse" featuring trainer John Lyons
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QUICK DETECTION OF CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS French researchers report they have developed a rapid, effective test for detecting the bacterium that causes the venereal disease contagious equine metritis (CEM). Taylorella equigenitalis is a Gram-negative bacterium that's responsible for CEM, which causes infertility and abortions in mares and infertility in stallions. Contagious equine metritis is considered a foreign animal disease in the United States, but it has afflicted horses here via imported stallions and semen.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: AUTUMN PESTS
Q. Every fall, I see bot flies terrorizing my horses. I have tried to find a way to get rid of them or to even cut their numbers down, but I have not been successful. I have cows in the next pasture, and someone told me cows attract bot flies. Is this true?
A. Click here for the answer.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: A WELLNESS PROGRAM
A wellness program for your horse will save you time, money, and, most of all, the headache of worrying if you're doing the right things at the right time. But with all the sources of horse health care information available today, how do you decide what's right for your horse?
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POLL: DO IT YOURSELF
The Horse wants to know--Have you performed veterinary procedures on your own horse(s) (vaccination etc.)?
Vote here now!
Results of Last Week's Poll
Do you think all breed registries should allow clones to be registered?
- No: 77.92% (480)
- Yes: 22.08% (136)
Total votes: 616
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LOOKING FOR EQUINE HOLISTIC OR HOMEOPATHIC SERVICES?
Looking for equine holistic or homeopathic services? Visit The Horse Source and use the pulldown menu at the top of the page to scroll to the Holistic/Homeopathy category.
Buy a copy of The Horse Source now at Exclusively Equine for $14.95!
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BOOK EXCERPT: FEEDING IN WINTER
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Care and Management by author Heather Smith Thomas. This book is available from www.ExclusivelyEquine.com
A horse's nutrient requirements increase with cold weather; he needs more calories to generate heat to keep warm. Mature horses in good condition usually don't need grain, however, if they have good winter pasture or grass hay. A little alfalfa hay can be added during cold weather since digestion of protein creates more heat.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Sandy is a yearling filly that is halter broke and can lead. For more on Sandy or others at the Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue in Jones, Okla., visit www.blazesequinerescue.com/sandy.html or e-mail BlazesEquineResc@aol.com.
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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UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 26-28--BWFA National Horseshoers Convention in LaFayette, Ga.
Nov. 1-Jan. 31--NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Online Stallion Service Auction
Dec. 2--The American Association of Equine Practitioners' 2006 Healthy Horses Workshop in San Antonio, Texas.
To submit a horse health event to TheHorse.com calendar, click here!
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