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Test Suggests Ubiquitous Herpesvirus Strains Play Role in Abortion
Researchers from France have determined equine herpesvirus (EHV)-2 and -5 might play a small role in equine abortion. They used a sensitive and rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test–one that can identify sections of viral DNA–in their
Cohesive Rules for Racehorse Steroids Sought
The head of a major horsemen’s group in the United States has proposed a national approach for regulation of anabolic steroids in racehorses with an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2009.
Roughly 10 jurisdictions around the country are preparing
USEF Relief Fund Aids in Wildfire Recovery
Humans weren’t the only ones affected by the wildfires that ravaged Southern California last October. Hundreds of horses were displaced, their winter hay supplies went up in flames, and their barns destroyed.
The United States Equestrian
Transitioning to Alternative Forages: Use Caution
Whether it is the result of weather conditions making forage scarce or prohibitively expensive, or if there’s some other reason, there could come a time when horse owners need to consider alternative sources of forage. Equine nutritionists say that
ASPCA Awards 57 Equine Grants
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has released its year-end report of equine grants given to rescue groups and humane organizations across the country during the last year.
In 2007, The ASPCA gave out more
Texas A&M Vet School Hosting Equine Program for 4-H, Pony Club Youth
The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Animal Science, will host “Aggie Day” Jan. 12 to educate youngsters on equine science and horsemanship through lectures, demonstrations, discussion panels, and hands-on activities.
“Aggie Day” encompasses 26 equine education stations, and includes topics such as internal parasites,
Blood-Horse Launches Stallion Tour Video Library
Blood-Horse Publications has announced the launch of its Blood-Horse New Stallions Tour, a specialized online video library available on BloodHorse.com and
Charleston Carriage Horse Bolts, Crashes; 6 Injured
A carriage hauling more than a dozen tourists through the historic section of Charleston, S.C., crashed after a horse pulling it slipped its bridle and ran, police said.
Six of the 13 tourists thrown to the ground were treated for minor
Queensland Easing Some Equine Movement Restrictions
Queensland biosecurity officials will now allow some equine movement within equine influenza infection zones, as the state’s efforts to eradicate the virus are weighed against the impact of movement bans on the equine industry.
Some movemen
Special Report: Botulism in Horses
Learn more about botulism, a deadly toxin that strikes swiftly but can easily be prevented.
Racing Association Joins Unwanted Horse Coalition
The Oak Tree Racing Association of Arcadia, Calif., has become the newest member organization to join the Unwanted Horse Coalition.
“Oak Tree Racing is another wonderful addition to our already distinguished list of members,” said Tom
Olympic Organizers Confident Hong Kong Weather will not Endanger Horses
Olympic organizers do not expect other equestrian teams to follow the lead of Switzerland by pulling out of events at this year’s Games due to Hong Kong’s heat and humidity.
The Swiss team said Wednesday that it would not take part in the
New Targets for Sarcoid Therapy
Ask a roomful of horse people if they’ve ever seen a sarcoid, and you’ll probably see a bunch of hands rise, and many knowing nods or eyerolls of owners who have dealt with these frustrating, usually benign tumors. Sarcoids are the most common
Face Flies Linked to Sarcoid Spread?
A U.K. veterinarian has possibly linked common face flies to the spread of sarcoids, one of the most commonly encountered equine neoplasias (tumors), and it is conceivable that the risk of spreading sarcoids could be minimized through horse
BEVA 2007: Students Win Clinical Research Awards at BEVA
Each year at the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress (BEVA), the organization awards prizes to top student presentations in the clinical research portion of the program. The 2007 award winners? talks were both rooted in orthopedics,
WEG 2010 Partner Selects Provider for Private Property Rentals
Event Home Leasing will serve as the official private property rental provider during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held in Lexington, Ky. The group was selected by Short’s Travel Management, the official housing bureau
