New Code of Practice for Equine Care in Canada Released
The new “Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines” was released on June 27.
The new “Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines” was released on June 27.
The southern hemisphere?s largest horse health conference will take place July 14-18 in Melbourne.
The HSUS has received a five-year $760,000 grant to help promote the protection of wild burros.
Officials are managing a new equine hendra virus case after a positive test result was received June 24.

In 2012, two cases of EEE were reported in New York horses, as well as seven WNV cases.
Four veterinary graduates will received $4,000 scholarships from Zoetis and the AAEP Foundation.
Zoetis Inc. marked its separation from Pfizer on June 24, its first day as fully independent company.
Officials are encouraging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against the potentially deadly hendra virus.

The course is designed to increase knowledge through evidence-based research as it relates to horse behavior.
The educational series for veterinarians will include presentations on several horse health topics.
Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS will serve a 4-year term as the equine education manager.
PATH International is the winner of the 12th annual Equine Industry Vision Award.
Lisa Lazarus, FEI general counsel, will discuss the federation’s helmet rule that came into effect January 1.

The AAEP published comprehensive guidelines for the identification, treatment and prevention of pigeon fever.

Officials say other horses that had contact with the affected herd have tested negative for EIA.
Toxins from the seeds of the sycamore tree are the likely cause of atypical myopathy.
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