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THE GENETICS REVOLUTION
The completed equine genome sequence is now a reality, clearing the way for advancements in equine veterinary medicine, from new tests for genetic disease to ways of predicting orthopedic injury.
Douglas F. Antczak, VMD, PhD, director of the James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health at Cornell University, gave the John Hickman Memorial Lecture at the 46th Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), held in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 12-15, 2007. His talk, "The Genetics Revolution," kicked off three days of presentations from some of the best and brightest names in equine veterinary medicine. Continue reading...
Other news from BEVA 2007:
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USE CAUTION WHEN TRANSITIONING TO ALTERNATIVE FORAGES Hay is at a premium. Whether it is the result of weather conditions making forage scarce or prohibitively expensive, or if there's some other reason, there could come a time when horse owners need to consider alternative sources of forage. Equine nutritionists say that when this is necessary, you should change a horse's diet gradually to avoid stressing his digestive system.
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IT WORKS AGAINST TAPEWORMS. IT WORKS ON ALL HORSES.
Parasites can be harmful to every horse. Even foals can receive parasites through their mothers' milk.
EQUIMAX™ is the only combination dewormer proven safe for all horses - including foals as young as four weeks, pregnant and lactating mares, and breeding stallions. And unlike ivermectin alone, EQUIMAX is effective against tapeworms, which are a major cause of colic. Parasite control with EQUIMAX leads to healthier foals and horses, and in turn, a better return on your investment.
EQUIMAX can be used in any kind of deworming program: as part of a rotational purge, or as a component of Daily + deworming, along with STRONGID C or C2X. Include EQUIMAX for the best health of your horse.
To learn more, see your veterinarian or visit Pfizer.com/equine.
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TEST SUGGESTS UBIQUITOUS HERPESVIRUS STRAINS PLAY ROLE IN ABORTION Researchers from France have determined equine herpesvirus (EHV)-2 and EHV-5 might play a small role in equine abortion. They used a sensitive and rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test--one that can identify sections of viral DNA--in their study.
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QUEENSLAND EASING SOME EQUINE MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS Queensland, Australia, biosecurity officials will now allow some equine movement within equine influenza infection zones, as the state's efforts to eradicate the virus are weighed against the impact of movement bans on the equine industry.
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ASK THE VET: PROBLEMS WITH CATARACTS?
Q. I am thinking of buying a 6-year-old mare that has cataracts in both of her eyes. What kind of problems would I be in for if I decide to buy this sweetheart?
A. Click here to read the response from Michael Ball, DVM.
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WINTER REFRESHMENT
Results of Last Week's Poll
How do you encourage adequate hydration during cold weather?
- Heated water buckets/troughs: 73.10% (1,128)
- Mashes: 27.41% (423)
- Electrolytes: 20.41% (315)
- Other: 23.01% (355)
Total votes: 1,543 (Multiple answers allowed)
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BUNKING UP
This Week's Poll
The Horse wants to know--Do uninvited guests bunk out in your barn during the winter?
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FROM THE HORSE MAGAZINE: LEARNING FOR HEALTH (EQUINE DENTISTRY EDUCATION)
While human dentistry has made great strides to prevent dental caries (cavities) with educational efforts on dental and oral hygiene and the application of fluoride in toothpaste and in drinking water, animal dentistry has only recently made similar advances.
Medical knowledge has progressed to where most people with access to competent dental care can keep their original teeth until a ripe old age. Small animal dentistry now incorporates many of the same principles we see on the human side. The field of equine veterinary dentistry is slowly catching up to the level of care enjoyed by humans and companion animals.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: NUTRITION FOR THE MULE
Do mule foals need less or different feed than horse foals? (Question #9)
Visit the AAEP Horse Owner section and click on the "Ask the Vet" link to view questions and answers from the month of September, when Dr. Karen Davison from Purina Mills, an AAEP Educational Partner, answered horse owners' questions concerning equine nutrition.
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AAEP 2007 VIDEO: NO TOOTH, NO HORSE?
VIDEO No tooth, no horse? Learn more about the importance of caring for your horse's teeth from Jack Easley, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, a private practitioner from Shelbyville, Ky.
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SPECIAL REPORT: BOTULISM Botulism can be a lethal and devastating disease, but prompt recognition of signs and veterinary intervention increase the odds that the outcome will be favorable. Download a free PDF, sponsored by Neogen. This article includes information on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of botulism.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Noble is an 8-year-old male donkey who is about 46 inches tall. He is very good about picking up all four of his feet and is very kind. Noble is ready for his forever home.
Please e-mail or visit Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue Web site for more information about Noble and other horses available at the Dansville, Mich., 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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COHESIVE RULES FOR RACEHORSE STEROIDS SOUGHT
The head of a major horsemen's group in the United States has proposed a national approach for regulation of anabolic steroids in racehorses with an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2009. Roughly 10 jurisdictions around the country are preparing to begin testing for steroids this spring. Continue reading...
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EVENTS CALENDAR
- Jan. 15--Equine Owner, Breeder, and Caretaker CE Series in Columbus, Ohio
- Jan. 15--Tuesday Talk: Red Eye in the Morning, Horse Owner's Warning: Equine Eye Care in Leesburg, Va.
- Jan. 16--My Horse University Web Presentation: Conditioning for Show Events by My Horse University
- Jan. 16-20--Reproduction Short Course in Davis, Calif.
- Jan. 19-20--Equine Rescue Volunteer Certification in Monroe, N.C.
- Jan. 23-24--Foals and How to Keep them: Is this for You? in North Grafton, Mass.
- Jan. 26-27--Equine Rescue Volunteer Certification in Monroe, N.C.
- Feb. 9-10--LSU Equine Artificial Insemination Workshop in Baton Rouge, La.
- Feb. 15-17--Horse Affairs 2008 in Boise, Idaho
- Feb 16-March 29--University of Wisconsin: Reproductive Management of the Stallion in Madison, Wisc.
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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