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NEW JERSEY IMPOSES QUARANTINE ON MORE THAN 1,000 MONMOUTH PARK HORSES The New Jersey Department of Agriculture issued a quarantine Oct. 26 on more than 1,000 horses at Monmouth Park in the wake of positive test results on at least one horse for the neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1.
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ERR ON SIDE OF CAUTION WITH PRESCRIPTION ANTIBIOTICS Equine veterinarians should prescribe antibiotics conservatively, and horse owners should support this approach, said researchers who studied resistance to antibiotics in 216 horses. Their study showed that a common strain of Escherichia coli can be resistant to commonly prescribed drugs such as sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, gentamicin, and tetracycline, particularly in horses that have been hospitalized. Experts worry that overprescribing these drugs could lead to widespread antimicrobial resistance that would render common treatments ineffective.
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CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES FORCE HORSE EVACUATION Six horses were evacuated Oct. 26 to avoid the flames of a wildfire that engulfed thousands of acres in several Riverside County, Calif., communities. The evacuated horses were pleasure horses stabled on residential properties in the area, according to Peter Lent, emergency services supervisor for the Riverside County Office of Emergency Services.
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MATZ FULL OF FOND MEMORIES OF BARBARO'S DERBY WIN
Michael Matz is back at Churchill Downs this week, the scene of Barbaro's dominating Kentucky Derby victory. The trainer's working in the same barn area and leading his horse for the Breeders' Cup along the paths where Barbaro walked. One moment, Matz's voice breaks and tears well in his blue eyes as he talks about Barbaro, whose career ended with a devastating misstep in the Preakness. The Derby winner was supposed to be taking on Bernardini in the $5 million Classic on Saturday, with Horse of the Year honors at stake. MORE...
More on Barbaro:
Official Barbaro Portraits to Benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America
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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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INTERNAL INSIGHTS
Veterinary internal medicine is a growing specialty that boasts nearly 400 large animal internal medicine specialists, many of them focusing on horses. In a time when humans seek out experts in varying medical fields, it's only logical that we seek the same for our animals.
Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) have been trained, tested, and approved to be veterinary internists. These specialist veterinarians, along with Diplomate candidates, gather annually for the ACVIM Forum, which consists of three days of presentations and discussions devoted to new developments in the veterinary internal medicine field. The 2006 Forum was held in Louisville, Ky., May 31-June 3. Presentations ranged from cutting edge treatments for common ailments and conditions to valuable reviews on rare diseases. Following are highlights from the Forum. MORE...
To see the Special Report: Medical Treatments from ACVIM e-newsletter, click here.
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STUDY FORMULATES METHOD FOR REDUCING FEARFULNESS Desensitization, the gradual introduction of a new stimulus, might be the most effective way to reduce fearfulness and reactivity in horses, according to a recent study by Danish and Swedish researchers.
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EU LIFTS SUSPENSION OF SOUTH AFRICAN HORSE EXPORTS The European Union (EU) has lifted a ban designed to stop the spread of African horsesickness, allowing horses from South Africa to again be exported to Europe, reports The Herald, a Port Elizabeth, South Africa, newspaper.
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IRISH OFFICIALS CONFIRM 26TH EIA CASE The Department of Agriculture and Food has confirmed the 26th case of equine infectious anemia in Ireland in horse from a farm in County Meath. The premises in question has been placed under restriction.
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MISSING SELLE FRANCAIS STALLION FOUND DECEASED A Selle Francais stallion reported missing from Cherokee County, Ga., last month had fallen in a well on the property where he lived. Venus Du Vey's owner, Anne DuPard, has thanked the horse community for its support and a fund has been set up in the horse's memory to benefit Stolen Horse International, the organization DuPard turned to when it appeared the horse had been stolen.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: LAME OR EPM?
Q. About a year and a half ago, my horse was diagnosed with EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephalitis), which he was treated for, and I haven't seen any signs since. Now he's having hock issues. My veterinarian injected him with pure acid (he didn't use steroids in fear of an EPM relapse). There was excess discolored fluid in all of the joints, and one was very bloody. Because they were so bad, my veterinarian came back six weeks later and injected them again. I'm desperate for a healthy, rideable horse.
A. Click here for the answer.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: AN EVENT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!
The American Association of Equine Practitioners is proud to present the Healthy Horses Workshop, an educational day designed for horse owners and enthusiasts. Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Freeman Coliseum Grounds, this one-day event will entail both seminars and hands-on demonstrations including an afternoon session titled “The Problem Horse,” which will feature clinician Dr. Mark Fitch and world-renowned trainer, John Lyons. Deadline for pre-registration to this event is Nov. 6.
To register or obtain more information, click here.
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POLL: DENTAL CHECKS
The Horse wants to know--Who do you have doing the dental work on your horse's teeth?
Vote here now!
Results of Last Week's Poll
Do you have a management plan in place in case of an equine infectious disease outbreak?
- No: 71.58% (209)
- Yes: 28.42% (83)
Total votes: 292
Click here to view poll answers and comments!
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RECOMMENDED READING: UNDERSTANDING YOUR HORSE'S BEHAVIOR
There is a new 3-year-old gelding in my barn. He cribs and wears a collar; the collar seems awfully tight to me. A respected friend says that the other horses might pick up this habit from this horse. Is that true? And how can I work with this cribber so he can get rid of the collar?
Click here to read more.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Queen is a 9-year-old pony. She can be ridden, and she also knows how to pull a cart. For more on Queen or others at Sasha's Legacy Equine Rescue in Northbrook Ontario, Canada, visit www.mazinaw.on.ca/sashaslegacy or e-mail sler@mazinaw.on.ca.
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
Nov. 1-Jan. 31--NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Online Stallion Service Auction
Nov. 17-19--Florida Equestrian Celebration in Jacksonville, Fla.
Nov. 18--Second Annual Maryland Horse Conference in Arnold, Md.
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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