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Certification of Disinfection for Tack Trunks/Containers Identification of Tack Trunk/Container Read MoreIn The News: A Free Seminar For Horse OwnersA free seminar for horse owners and industry leaders about the latest on EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth Disease will be presented Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor’s Information Center from 5-7 pm. The seminar will USDA AlertEffective immediately and until further notice all importation of live swine and ruminants from the European Union (EU) and other countries affected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) will not be allowed entry into the Strangles ManagementDisinfection and cleanliness cannot be over-emphasized in the face of a strangles outbreak. In addition to direct contact with positive horses, Streptococcus equi can be introduced by contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment. Ask your Equine Infectious Anemia Reported In VirginiaThree horses in Virginia have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) since January 1, 2001. EIA is an acute or chronic viral disease that affects horses and other equines. No vaccine is available to prevent the disease and there is n USDA Continues Viligance Against Foot And Mouth DiseaseAgriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman yesterday said the USDA will continue to be vigilant in its efforts to prevent foot and mouth disease (FMD) from entering the United States, including intensified scrutiny and inspections at ports of entry an Sweden Restricts Horse ImportsThe arrival of foot and mouth disease in Europe has complicated many equestrian events for organizers and competitors, including the World Cup Final in Gšteborg, Sweden. It was announced March 27 that horses will only be allowed to enter Sweden North Dakota Issues Emergency BanThe North Dakota State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) issued an emergency order Tuesday, in an effort to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease (FMD) into the state. The headlines from Europe are a clear warning of the impact”P>The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) issu Virginia Officials Prohibit Entry of Horses From Known Foot and Mouth Disease CountriesEffective March 23, officials with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services banned equines originating from a known foot and mouth disease (FMD) country, as designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, from entering AHC Keeps Close Watch On Foot and Mouth DiseaseThe American Horse Council has learned that recent reports saying horses are not permitted entry into the U.S. from the European Union are erroneous. Some of the misunderstanding results from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) press release United States Offers Foot and Mouth Disease MeasuresThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced March 13 that it is temporarily prohibiting the importation of animals and animal products from the European Union into the United States. This temporary action is being taken following Badminton Horse Trials CancelledThe Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (CCI****) were cancelled March 10 due to the foot and mouth outbreak. The event was to be held May 3-6. The land at Badminton used for the horse trials is grazed by 500 deer, 1000 sheep, and a Foal Adoption Program Offered by RyerssIn September of this year, Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines will offer its third annual NAERIC (North American Equine Ranching Information Council) Foal Adoption Program. A representative from Ryerss will travel to a PMU ranch in North Dakota to purchase New Slate of Research Projects to Be LaunchedA dozen new equine research projects will be launched soon as a result of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation’s latest allocation of funds. The Foundation’s board of directors met in Florida on Feb. 26 and approved 11 new projects. The AHSA Releases Submission to USOCThe American Horse Shows Association, Inc. (AHSA) today (March 2) publicly released its submission to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Membership and Credentials Committee. In commenting on its summary presentation to the AHSA Approves Budget SupplementA special meeting of the American Horse Shows Association (AHSA) Executive Committee was held late on Feb. 22. Its members voted to approve a supplement to the 2001 budget of approximately $3.5 million, immediately responding to any threat to |
