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PIGEON FEVER IN COLORADO AND WYOMING There has been an excessive amount of pigeon fever cases detected in Colorado and Wyoming, according to recent reports from Colorado State University (CSU) and the Wyoming State Veterinary Lab. Seventy-six cases from one region in Colorado have been confirmed by the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory since early fall, more than six times the number of cases from last year's total of 12 confirmed cases. There have been up to 110 cases of pigeon fever reported in one area of Wyoming.
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FIRST EQUINE WEST NILE VIRUS CASE IN WASHINGTON STATE The Washington State Department of Agriculture
recently announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been
confirmed in a 14-year-old horse in Island County. The
horse, which became ill early in October, is recovering. It
is the first horse known to have become infected with WNV in
Washington. For archived stories on WNV, click here.
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CLOSTRIDIA-ASSOCIATED ENTEROCOLITIS IN FOALS Clostridia-associated enterocolitis (inflammation of the
small intestine and colon) affects humans and horses,
young and old alike. Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard-Davidson-McGee (HDM) Associates veterinary clinic in
Lexington, Ky., discussed the pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of enterocolitis associated with Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens at the HDM Bluegrass Equine Reproduction Symposium on Oct. 24, 2002.
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GENOME CONFERENCE HELD In October 2002, a meeting of the Interagency Working Group for domestic animal genome sequencing convened at the USDA Whitten Building in Washington, D.C., to discuss prioritization of domestic animal species for DNA genome sequencing.The scientific knowledge gained from sequencing the complete human genome in 2000 will change our concepts of biology and have profound implications for the management of domestic animals, including horses.
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BAYER VET TIP: CARE OF THE PREGNANT MARE We often think of pregnancy as a delicate and fragile
condition. When it comes to horses, this perception is
perhaps due to the mare's relatively poor reproductive
performance in comparison to other domestic animals.
However, in a natural setting, the mare does comparatively
well reproductively. Proper nutrition, deworming, exercise,
and vaccinations will help ensure a healthy pregnancy, and
you can look forward to the birth of your foal with greater
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AAEP ASK THE VET: PELVIC FRACTURES Q. My horse was sound when he was turned out one night, and the next morning he was lame in the hind end. It took quite a few diagnostics by my veterinarian before it was determined that he had suffered a slight pelvic fracture. How common is this and what is his prognosis?
A: Read the answer here.
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KENTUCKY SEEKS ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY No one in Kentucky knows exactly how many horses or farms make up what is now the state's number one agricultural industry, but the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), in partnership with some of the state's equine leaders, hopes to change that. At a recent KDA-sponsored equine summit, participants took the first steps toward commissioning an economic impact study to collect statistics that could quantify the scope of the horse industry.
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COOLED SEMEN FERTILITY FACTORS With the use of cooled, shipped semen on the rise, breeders
want to maximize the effects of this new technology as best
they can. However, there are a variety of factors that can
affect fertility with cooled semen, said Dickson Varner,
DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, professor in equine reproduction in the
College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, in his presentation at the Bluegrass Equine
Reproduction Symposium. The symposium was sponsored by
Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates veterinary clinic in
Lexington, Ky.
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BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAM OF THE MARE A veterinarian can perform procedures that help you decide if a mare is suitable for breeding; collectively, these procedures
are known as the breeding soundness examination. In
"Breeding Soundness Exam of the Mare" in the November 2002
issue of The Horse, Jonathan Pycock, BVetMed, PhD, DESM, MRCVS, a specialist in equine reproduction, explains what problems a mare can experience during a pregnancy, what is involved with a breeding soundness exam, and how this exam can help your mare deliver a healthy foal.
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AAEP CONVENTION COVERAGE
Next week the staff of The Horse will travel to Orlando, Fla. to
cover the American Association of Equine Practitioner's Annual Convention. There are five days of
presentations on lameness, radiology, nutrition, medicine,
mule and donkey health, inflammatory airway disease,
reproduction, surgery, behavior, how-to topics, and much
more scheduled. Check out the special preview section in the
November 2002 issue of The Horse. The Horse will also
provide complete layman's coverage of the convention in a
supplement to its March issue and online during and after the convention.
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ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S.! Some of the most recognized names in veterinary medicine are
going to be right at your doorstep Dec. 8 in Orlando, Fla., at the
American Association of Equine Practitioners' Horseman's
Day. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear the latest
research news and tips on ulcers, colic, dentistry,
horseshoeing, breeding techniques, and emerging diseases!
Find out more online, or by
contacting droberts@aaep.org.
See archived information from 2001's Horseman's Day on nutrition, emergency first aid, colic, trailer loading, and diagnosing neurological damage.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: BODY CONDITION SCORE CHART
A system called body condition scoring can be used to rate ideal body condition. This condition scoring system is based on visual appraisal and palpable fat cover on six areas of your horses body. See the entire chart here.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
Each week we will feature a horse ready for adoption from a
recognized welfare group. Is this one for you?
Land of Witches and Angel Spirit (pictured) are a Standardbred broodmare and her filly located at the American Standardbred Adoption Program, Inc. (ASAP) in De Soto, Wisc. They are both stunning bays and must be placed together. Please note that Angel Spirit, though sure to be a wonderful horse, cannot be registered with the USTA or raced due to placement contract agreements.
For more information on ASAP, click here or for more information on available horses, click here.
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