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EHV-EXPOSED HORSES LOCATED IN 10 STATES
The 14 horses imported and quarantined with the animal believed responsible for the outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in Wellington, Fla., have been located, according to Jim Rogers, media coordinator for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Rogers said the state veterinarians of Massachusetts, New Hamphsire, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina have been notified that horses exposed to EHV-1 were shipped to their states. MORE...
More EHV-1 updates:
Florida Neurologic Outbreak: Tip of the Iceberg?
Calder Closes Stable Area to New Horses, Takes Other EHV-1 Precautions
State Vet Investigating EHV in Ocala and Jupiter, Fla.
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ANOTHER PIECE OF THE LAMINITIS PUZZLE People have worked at understanding laminitis for centuries; it's like putting together a jigsaw puzzle while still hunting for all the pieces. Recently, a human physiologist and an equine clinician at the University of Georgia provided another puzzle piece by describing the properties of the hoof's blood vessels.
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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.
(FOOTNOTES)
(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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BREYER PRESENTS BARBARO FUND CHECK
While Barbaro was spending his 207th day in his stall in the intensive care unit of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's George D. Widener Hospital at New Bolton Medical Center on Dec. 13, his replica was being exhibited in the hospital's Woerner Amphitheater, along with a check for $114,710 presented to New Bolton by the model's creator and manufacturer Breyer Animal Creations. MORE...
Additional news about Barbaro and his connections:
Hoof Specialist to Visit Barbaro
RACE Fund Endorsed by Gretchen Jackson
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NEW HORSE-FRIENDLY HIGHWAY BRIDGES Britain's Highways Agency is celebrating the completion of two new bridleway bridges over the M3 in Windlesham and Chobham in Surrey. With a higher headroom clearance than the previous bridges, the Brickhill and Strandways bridleway bridges were designed with the needs of horse riders in mind.
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NEW AGENT AGAINST EQUINE HERPES
Hamilton Research is the exclusive distributor to the animal markets of a highly effective decontamination agent developed by Sandia National Laboratories. The product was designed to neutralize even pathogenic agents such as "Bird Flu," SARS, coronavirus, equine herpesvirus, and other viral and microbial disease agents.
The product is water based and available as a foam or spray, which can be applied to surfaces. It becomes safe within an hour of its application, thus permitting use even in food processing plants against salmonella or listeria. Since the formula has been tested extensively by universities and laboratories against the most pathogenic organisms, numerous refereed papers are available for review.
Studies have concluded that the product is inherently biodegradable and will not damage the environment after its initial active period. For information and study results, please e-mail Hamilton Research at info@equitainer.com. | |
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COLIC PREVENTION: TIPS TO REDUCE RISK Colic is a common, expensive, and potentially fatal condition in horses that owners should try to prevent through proven management strategies. Fortunately, Noah Cohen, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, associate professor at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine, has put together studies of the causes of colic into a chapter in the 5th edition of Current Therapy in Equine Medicine.
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NSAIDS AND PREGNANCY
Q. A mare I am planning to breed had shoulder surgery almost two years ago (part of her scapula was removed due to a fracture). Although she healed well, she recently slipped and reinjured the shoulder. She's on Bute twice a day. I have read that Banamine is safer for pregnant mares than Bute. Should I consult with my veterinarian about switching her to Banamine instead of Bute?
A. Click here for the answer.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: HOOF CRACKS
I have a 12-year-old mare that has a crack down the center of each of her front hooves. It looks like they go into the coronary band, but they don't. She does not suffer any lameness from this, and I can even ride her barefoot. I have had my veterinarian and farrier look at her, and they tell me as long as she is in not in pain I shouldn't worry. My farrier suggested that she may have thyroid disease. My question is can the cracked hooves be related to thyroid disease? What can I do to repair her hooves and should I do anything? Click here for the answer. This is just one of the many questions posed during the month of November when Dr. Barbara Corson answered horse owners' questions concerning equine anatomy and disease. Visit www.myHorseMatters.com and click on the Veterinary Rounds link to view questions and answers from the month of November.
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USDA REPUBLISHES PROPOSED RULES FOR QUARANTINE FACILITIES The USDA recently republished an updated proposal that would permit the establishment and operation of permanent, privately owned quarantine facilities under certain conditions.
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HORSES AREN'T ALLOWED AS CARRY-ON LUGGAGE...
The Horse wants to know--When you travel and cannot take your horses with you, what arrangements do you make for your their care?
Vote here now!
Results of Last Week's Poll
Have you ever had to place a horse in quarantine?
- No: 72.17% (433)
- Yes, stable-issued: 12.17% (73)
- Yes, other: 11.17% (67)
- Yes, government-issued: 6.50% (39)
- Yes, track-issued: 1.33% (8)
Total votes: 600 (multiple answers were permitted)
Click here to view poll answers and comments!
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Southern Start Fury stands 18.1 hands and is coal black with four white feet and white on his face and a full tail. He has excellent bloodlines and is registered with both the English Shire Registry and the American Shire Horse Association. He can be ridden, has been harnessed and ground driven, but has not yet been hitched. He would be an excellent dressage prospect and is very willing to learn. He has great stall manners and is easy to handle. For additional information please visit http://hometown.aol.com/frogpondfarmltd/homepage.html or contact FrogPondFarmLTD@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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Looking for equine employment services? Visit The Horse Source and use the pulldown menu at the top of the page to scroll to the Employment category.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 1-Jan. 31--NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Online Stallion Service Auction
Dec. 29--Equestfest in Burbank, Calif.
Jan. 16--Tuesday Talk: Acupuncture and Pain Relief for Horses in Leesburg, Va.
Jan. 25-28--18th Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium in Louisville, Ky.
To submit a horse health event to TheHorse.com calendar, click here!
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