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ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION PLAN LARGELY MISUNDERSTOOD
Comments collected on the draft U.S. Animal Identification Plan (USAIP) have been largely characterized by misunderstanding and frustration, according to one government official. The plan, which at this time is not an official program of the USDA, was designed to establish a timely traceback system to minimize the the spread of foreign animal diseases, such as foot and mouth disease, and to minimize its detrimental effects. MORE...
Legislation Introduced for Expediting ID Plan Use
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DEADLY AFRICAN HORSESICKNESS OUTBREAK IN AFRICA Six horses in the Western Cape, Africa, succumbed to an outbreak of African horsesickness during the week of Feb. 23, according to several news reports. The affected horses were from the Stellenbosch area, reported www.sabcnews.com. As a result of the outbreak, movement of horses has been restricted into and out of the affected area.
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AAEP 2003: NEUROLOGIC IN-DEPTH SESSION With equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, equine herpesvirus type-1 myeloencephalitis, and West Nile virus on the radar of so many U.S. veterinarians, it only made sense to devote a four-hour segment of the 2003 American Association of Equine Practitioners' convention to neurologic disease and disorders. Assessing neurologic conditions might seem difficult, but with practice and attention to the subtle differences between different conditions' deficits, the process can become easier.
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LITIGATION FILED IN SADDLEBRED'S DEATH Sally and Joe Jackson, the owners of two Saddlebreds whose legs were injected with a caustic substance last June, have sued the farm where the horses were boarded for negligence, misrepresentation, and breach of contract, according to an article in today's Lexington Herald-Leader.
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CALVENZA EIV/EHV -- RESPIRATORY VACCINES REDEFINED
 Equine influenza virus (EIV) and equine herpesvirus (EHV) are common sources of contagious infectious respiratory diseases in horses.
Veterinarians and horse owners are frequently disappointed in their influenza/rhinopneumonitis vaccines. Calvenza™ EIV/EHV was developed to not only provide safety and purity, but also efficacy and broad-spectrum protection.
Calvenza EIV/EHV is the only vaccine approved for use in the U.S. and Canada that incorporates relevant strains of North American and Eurasian subtypes of EIV A2 viruses, and it has proven protection against EIV and EHV. Also, Calvenza EIV/EHV is the only vaccine to offer both intramuscular and intranasal routes of administration.
Ask your veterinarian for Calvenza EIV/EHV or call 1-800-325-9167. |
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AAEP ASK THE VET: EYE PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
Q. I have a 14-year-old Paint/Quarter Horse with one blue eye that has been diagnosed with a "detached iris." His iris appears wide open or not even there. My vet suggested providing his eyes protection from the sun. What is available?
A. Click here for the answer.
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MARCH ISSUE NOW ONLINE
The complete content of the March issue including the AAEP Wrap-Up Special issue, which includes coverage from the 2003 American Assocation of Equine Practitioners' Convention, is now online! Click here to browse this issue's articles, including Living on the Edge, Diseases of Dietary Origin, Dogs and Horses: Predator and Prey, and Managing Thin, Shelly Feet.
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POLL: QUARTER HORSE BLOODLINES
| The Horse wants to know--Do you own a horse whose pedigree traces to Poco Bueno?
Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
Were any horses in your area affected by West Nile virus last year?
- Yes, other horses in the area: 272 (48.14%)
- No: 192 (33.98%)
- Don't know: 55 (9.73%)
- Yes, mine: 26 (4.60%)
- Yes, other horses on the property: 20 (3.54%)
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Total Votes: 565 |
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AAEP 2003: PREVENTING SUPPORTING LIMB LAMINITIS "Laminitis in the contralateral (same end--fore or hind--opposite leg) limb is a well-recognized and potentially devastating sequela (result) in horses with complete fractures, sepsis involving a synovial structure, catastrophic breakdown injuries, and other conditions that cause unilateral non-weight-bearing lameness," said Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky., in a presentation on the topic during the 2003 American Association of Equine Practitioners' convention.
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FEEDING HORSES
The one issue on which all horse owners agree is that proper diet and nutrition are the most essential aspects of horse care. In Storey's Guide to Feeding Horses, equine nutritionist Melyni Worth addresses the many ways in which diet impacts a horse's health, temperament, and performance.
Buy your copy today from Exclusively Equine!
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DRUG INTERACTION IN LAME HORSES Whether it is in the Olympics, major league baseball, college football, or horse racing, the use of multiple pain-relieving drugs to enhance performance is a major concern. Now, one University of Missouri-Columbia veterinarian is testing different combinations of non-steroidal, pain-killing drugs in horses to determine if their use actually enhances performance and to identify any side effects the drugs might cause.
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PURINA MILLS HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP (H.O.W.)
The equine industry's finest road show is coming to a town near you. The Purina Mills Horse Owner's Workshop gives you the opportunity to hear about the latest in equine nutrition, veterinary care, and training tips from experts in the field. Plus, you'll have a chance to win prizes ranging from an Exiss Horse Trailer to John Deere Gators to tack and horse health items. Visit www.purinamills.com for complete details and the workshop nearest you.
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MARYLAND FARM DEVASTATED BY FIRE BEGINS REBUILDING Only three days after their barn was completely destroyed by fire, taking with it the lives of 25 horses, Bob and Debby LaPorta of Summerwind Farm in Damascus, Md., began the process of rebuilding their barn and their business.
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THE NON-GRAZING HORSE The word "horse" conjures up images of graceful, powerful animals roaming across miles of rolling hills, periodically stopping to graze on lush, green grass. In reality, such scenes are rare; these days, many horses live without grazing at all. Whether it's due to a lack of pasture, an overweight horse, a disease that might be exacerbated by pasture, or another reason, learn how to manage the non-grazing horse in "The Grass is Not Always Greener" in the March 2004 issue of The Horse.
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: REVOLUTION IN HORSEMANSHIP
"During the eighth decade of the twentieth century, a change in horsemanship began in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. My personal contribution to this movement was a system of training newborn foals, developed over a period of 40 years, wherein by shaping the behavior of the neonatal foal during its critical learning times and imprinting period, a permanently gentle and well-mannered horse could be produced." To read Dr. Robert Miller's article in its entirety, click here.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE OF THE WEEK
Cody Pony is available for adoption through Hope for Horses of Leicester, N.C. Cody Pony loves to be around children, and he is capable of being ridden. He needs to be the dominant horse in the pasture.
Click here for more information on Cody Pony and others available at Hope for Horses, or e-mail hopeforhorses@aol.com.
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