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RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF WNV MORE THAN ANTICIPATED Horse owners should be vigilant about having equine survivors of West Nile virus (WNV) re-examined by their veterinarians before putting the animals back into work. In a study of Minnesota horses which survived clinical WNV infection, 40% showed residual effects attributed to WNV at six months after diagnosis; these neurological effects can make the horse more dangerous to ride or drive.
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SOUTH AFRICAN RACING LOSES TO EQUINE FLU The 1986 equine influenza outbreak in South Africa virtually halted racing in some parts of the country. Last month, equine flu again reared its ugly and contagious head, causing cancellation of races at several top tracks and forcing quarantine of horses suspected of being exposed to the virus. The flu affected six stabling/training complexes and approximately 3,000 horses.
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USDA INSTITUTING NEW BLOOD TEST FOR EQUINE PIROPLASMOSIS Effective Feb. 1, 2004, the USDA will institute a new blood test for determining the equine piroplasmosis status of horses upon entry into the United States. The test is more sensitive than the one that was used previously, and it has a greater chance of identifying chronically infected horses with piroplasmosis. Testing for piroplasmosis is conducted on all horses imported into the United States with the exception of horses from Canada and Iceland.
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COMMENTS SOUGHT ON EQUINE VIRAL ARTERITIS The American Horse Council (AHC) has been asked to share the Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA): Uniformed Methods and Rules created by the USDA. The AHC has worked for many years to gain greater control of EVA in the United States. Differing attitudes and approaches throughout the country with regard to this disease have prevented the industry from achieving a standard approach to this disease, which continues to put the U.S. horse industry at a disadvantage.
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HYVISC®. CLEARLY THERE IS A DIFFERENCE
(hyaluronate sodium)
When joint inflammation or lameness occurs in the horse, the synovial fluid that lubricates and provides a cushioning effect becomes thin and watery.
The best method to heal inflamed joint tissue is to inject hyaluronate sodium directly into the joint. It's one of the most important tools the equine veterinarian has to combat lameness. Hyvisc® is a highly viscous, extremely pure injectable formulation of hyaluronate sodium, and has lubricating properties similar to naturally occurring synovial fluid.
Not all hyaluronate sodium products are FDA-approved as safe for injection into horses. Talk to your veterinarian about Hyvisc and find out why it's the product equine veterinarians depend on.
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WANTED: A FEW GOOD CLIPPERS The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource is looking for clippers--people who are concerned about the loss of equestrian land and riding areas and want to do something about it. These clippers clip newspaper and magazine articles and send them in to the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource's (ELCR) national office. The articles assist the ELCR in developing a national perspective responsive to the diverse local issues and conditions affecting equestrian access to trails, open space, and land use.
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HEAVY HOOVES: TUFTS TO HOST UNIQUE CONFERENCE Flying feathers and pounding hooves will be examined on March 26-28 as Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine hosts the nation's first conference specifically about lameness and shoeing of draft horses. The conference is being organized by Carl Kirker-Head MA, VetMB, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, Dipl. ECVS, the current Marilyn M. Simpson Chair in Equine Medicine at Tufts.
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ASK THE VET: WARM WATER
Q. I've heard it's necessary to give horses warm drinking water in the winter. Is this true? And if so, how warm should it be? Do you have any suggestions on how I can keep my horse's drinking water warm when it's freezing outside?
A. Read the answer here.
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PLATINUM PERFORMANCE PRESENTS ELEMENTS OF THE EQUINE DISTAL LIMB
This month Platinum Performance begins distribution of an amazing new interactive CD-ROM that introduces you to the complex anatomy of the horse's leg. The CD, called Elements of the Equine Distal Limb, is the second product created by a company called The Glass Horse. Elements of the Equine Distal Limb features 3-dimensional illustrations, animations, and accompanying audio tracks, allowing you to finally see the bones, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves and arteries that make up your horse's leg. The Glass Horse uses the same software used to create movies like Shrek and Toy Story, with photorealistic results. Platinum Performance also is the primary distributor of the Glass Horse's first CD on the equine gastrointestinal tract. Both products are available here.
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POLL: EQUINE DENTISTRY
Total Votes: 804 | The Horse wants to know: Who does your horse's dental work?
Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
Where does your horse live?
- At my home farm 529 (65.8%)
- Boarded elsewhere 275 (34.2%)
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ANTIOXIDANTS Oxidation is a process the body uses for normal energy production and immune function. This is part of the process that enables the body to transform nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. During oxidation (the "burning" of fuels), a few unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals or reactive oxygen species are formed. These molecules have an unpaired electron that makes them quick to react with other molecules, stealing electrons from their outer orbits. This damages the other molecules and can irreparably damage cell walls. To learn more about this process, how antioxidants work to protect your horse, and tips on supplementing antioxidants in your horse's diet, read "The Role of Antioxidants" in the January 2004 issue of The Horse.
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BAYER VET TIP OF THE MONTH: PREGNANCY For those of us with pregnant mares, this is the time of year when we look forward to seeing our new foal crop. As our mares enter the last stages of pregnancy, it is appropriate to consider all measures to ensure the health of our mares. These efforts not only benefit our equine mothers, but also offer huge benefits to their new foals. Read more here. |
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MULTIPLE HORSE CARE Veterinary care doesn't come cheap. While conscientious horse owners realize that disease prevention is ultimately cheaper than disease treatment, when you have five, 15, or 50 horses to care for and limits on your budget, you need to look closely and think carefully about where to best spend your hard-earned dollars to obtain maximum protection for minimal cost. To learn how several horse owners and caretakers address that issue, read "Prevention for the Masses" in the January 2004 issue of The Horse.
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UNDERSTANDING EQUINE NUTRITION
Understanding Equine Nutrition describes the different food categories for horses, from pasture grass to grains and pellets to feed supplements. It also discusses the dietary needs of horses used for different purposes--the backyard horse, the breeding animal, and the performance horse. The book also discusses tailoring the horses' dietary needs to different climates and seasons. Buy it today at ExclusivelyEquine.com for only $14.99!
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF LAMINITIS
Every day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Laminitis results from the disruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae within the foot, which secure the coffin bone to the hoof wall. As a horse owner, it is important to recognize the signs of laminitis and seek veterinary help immediately. To learn more about the signs of laminitis, click here.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
Twinkle is a 3-year-old Miniature Horse cross gelding available for adoption from Mylestone Equine Rescue (MER) in Phillipsburg, N.J.
For more information on Twinkle and other horses available for adoption or sponsorship at MER, click here or e-mail mer@eclipse.net.
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