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International Equine Disease Report Second Quarter 2010
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks. Contagious equine metritis (CEM) was reported from Germany, Italy, and the USA. A single mare case was reported out of 1,183 animals tested in Germany. Italy recorded T. equigenitalis infection in one non-Thoroughbred mare and two non
Getting Out The Vote
“We need tougher animal protection laws!” This is one of the few mantras that almost everyone in the animal welfare/animal rights movements can agree on.
Breeders’ Cup: Record 184 Horses Pre-Entered
The Breeders’ Cup announced Oct. 26 that a record 184 horses have been pre-entered for the 2010 Breeders’ Cup World Championships to be held at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5-6. The full list of all horsed pre-entered for all 14 races of the Championships will be announced on Oct. 27. “Based on the commitments received by our racing department, if the fields hold together
Water Quality Testing
Providing horses a continuous supply of clean water is part of the foundation of good husbandry. Several different water sources might be found on a horse farm: ponds, streams, lakes, and automatic waterers or troughs supplied by well water or city w
Border Patrol Impounds Horses
Six horses are in USDA/Animal and Plant Health Services (APHIS) custody after U.S. Border Patrol agents impounded them from a pair of alleged smugglers near the California-Mexico border.
Poll: Readers Know About Rabies
More than 480 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How knowledgeable are you about equine rabies?”
Horse Tip Daily 322 – Elisabeth McMillan on Systems
EquestrianProfessional.com founder Elisabeth McMillan joins us with some very helpful tips on how to run your equestrian business better and more profitably. Today she speaks
Reducing Bedding Saves Money and Time
Using less bedding can save you time and money. Less bedding use means cleaning stalls will be easier and quicker (since you won’t have to
Horse Tip Daily 321 – Dr. Tucker on Why Not to do Dentistry ;)
Dr. Geoff Tucker is one of the most popular horse dentists in the country and a bit of a Twitter celebrity in the horse world.
Western Radio Show Episode 25 – Competitive Trail Riding
Listen in as Alan and Tammy visit with Carrie Scrima, Founder of the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. With over 1000 Competitive Trail Challenges Nationwide,
Jumping Radio Show Episode 33 – William Steinkraus: Inspirational People Series
William Steinkraus is featured as part of our Inspirational People Series and Mason Phelps reviews the fall and winter show season. Listen in right
West Virginia Rescue Operator Pleads Guilty
The operator of a West Virginia equine rescue will pay a $1,000 fine and is prohibited from owning animals for five years after pleading guilty to one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty under a plea deal entered in Berkeley County Magistrate Court on Oct. 21.
Judge Allows Colorado Mustang Gather
A federal court judge has denied wild horse advocates’ motion for an injunction to prevent a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustang gather in Colorado.
The BLM began gathering wild horses that had moved outside of the
EEE: New Jersey Reports First Case
A 2-year-old mare from Monmouth County, N.J., was euthanized this month after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). This is the first 2010 case of EEE to be reported in the state. The mare was not vaccinated against EEE, which causes inflammation of the brain tissue and has a significantly higher risk of death in horses than infection from West Nile virus (WNV), a viral d
‘Heart Attacks’ and Heart Disease in Horses
Equine heart disease is multifaceted and can be induced by multiple mechanisms. Although horses do not routinely suffer from traditional “heart attacks,” they can develop heart abnormalities that can negatively impact their health and longevity.
Farewell, and thanks for the ride! Plus, words of wisdom from an underdog
Dear Readers: After two years, I’ve decided to end the Equine ER blog on TheHorse.com to focus on other projects. This is my last post,
