May 17–As of noon, a total of 9 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (5 late-term and 4 early-term) have been submitted for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total as of this count since April 28, 2001 is
As of noon May 16, the Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center had received nine additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (five early-term and four late-term) for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total received since April 28, 2001,
Following is a statement sent to other State Veterinarians on May 16, 2001
SUBJECT: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Dr. Don Notter, Kentucky State Veterinarian, has asked that I provide to you the latest information regarding what
To: Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP)
From: KAEP Emerging Disease Committee
Re: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Based on scientific and diagnostic results available to date, the following are suggestions
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and two members of the House of Representatives from the Bluegrass State — Ernie Fletcher of the 6th Congressional district and Ed Whitfield from the 1st district — have written a letter to Secretary of Agricultur
As of noon May 15, the Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center had received 26 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (18 late-term and eight early-term) for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total received since April 28, 2001, is
Olympic Gold Medalist Phillip Dutton and Cosequin have teamed up to create a mutually beneficial partnership program. Dutton, who won the Team Gold Medal for Three-Day Eventing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics as well as the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, ha
According to an Associated Press report, a 4-year-old boy in Colcord, Okla. was killed May 2 by a stallion that jumped a fence and attacked him as he played in his front yard.
The horse, which was owned by the boy’s family, and had graze
Champion Standardbred, Cam Fella, died May 9 at the Kentucky Horse Park where he had been retired after a successful career at stud at Stonegate farm in New Jersey. At the age of 22, the gelding was humanely put down due to renal failure
Ten years ago, Lloyd’s of London Underwriters, Brokers, and their Kentucky Agents joined together to help underwrite the cost of a new disease publication that was being developed by the University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Board of Directors recently approved funding for 11 new projects. An additional project will be funded on the properties of extracorporeal shock wave therapy. The Foundation is inviting researchers to
Tonight The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care will conduct a free seminar for horse owners and industry professionals addressing EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth disease concerns. The seminar is at
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), as part of its First Strike Campaign, has released the findings of a yearlong study on animal cruelty in the United States. Results from the study show an extremely high number
Strongid-P is offering U.K. horse owners an additional reason to double dose horses in April, the ideal time for the spring treatment of tapeworm. Strongid-P is giving away Robinson First Aid Kits to those who collect empty sachets
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care will conduct a free seminar for horse owners and industry professionals addressing EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth disease concerns. The seminar will be Friday, April 27, 2001, at the
Like everyone else, farriers need an occasional pat on the back in recognition of their dedication, hard work, sacrifice and the impact they have on horses.
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