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Horse Sickness Campaign Producing Results
A new awareness and blanket vaccination campaign to combat African horse sickness (AHS) in the southern provinces of South Africa is showing positive effects in critical and high risk zones, according to the president of the recently formed
Racehorse Identification More than Flipping Lips
A weekly feature found only on BloodHorseNOW.com, The “Inside Track” is dedicated to the people in Thoroughbred racing that may not always make the headlines, but
Navicular Treatments Studied by Washington State Vets
Navicular disease, or inflammation of the heel, is one of the most common causes of performance-limiting lameness in the front legs of many different types of horses. Although it is common and veterinarians have long recognized and treated it
Researchers Examine Annular Ligament Injuries
In a retrospective study, researchers from the United Kingdom found that injuries to the palmar or plantar annular ligament (PAL)–the anatomic structure that holds that superficial and deep digital flexor tendons in place as they pass the fetlock
Federal Grazing Fees Remain Static For 2008
The fee for grazing livestock on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service will be the same as last year, $1.35 per animal unit month.
The two agencies announced the fee Feb. 8. An animal unit month is
BLM Recommends Reducing Wild Horse Herd
A wild horse herd along the Montana-Wyoming border that traces its ancestry to the mounts ridden by Spanish conquistadors could be reduced through adoption by more than 35 percent under recommendations released Monday by federal
Surgical Hardware: The Testing of the Screw
A headless, tapered screw made out of tough, lightweight metal could put a new twist on surgical implants used in pastern arthrodesis.
For years, riders in Western performance events such as reining, cutting, and barrel racing have
Horse Poop for Fuel
A plan to attack two problems with one solution is underway in Florida. The problems are lots of horse poop, and the need for alternative fuel sources. The solution is the building of one or more plants that convert horse manure and shavings int
African Horse Sickness in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape of Africa is experiencing an outbreak of African horse sickness. According to a report on iol.co.za, 15 cases of
African Horse Sickness in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape of Africa is experiencing an outbreak of African horse sickness. According to a report on iol.co.za, 15 cases of African horse sickness have been reported in the last six weeks, with 11 horses dead.
African horse sickness is a vector-transmitted viral
Mineral Oil, Psyllium Combination Effective for Sand Clearance in New Study
Mineral oil, a traditional equine laxative, clears sand from the equine intestine more effectively when used in conjunction with psyllium, according to new research from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, in Austria. These results are
Prepare Your Horse Trailer for Travel Season
Before the start of the summer travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic yet essential maintenance on their trailers.This will be time well spent because it will ensure that their trailers will be in optimal
Australia: Former Equine Flu Hot Spots Declared Free of Virus
Areas of New South Wales, Australia, formerly considered to be “hot spots” for equine influenza were given a clean bill of health Feb. 8, according to Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald.
“Exhaustive testing has failed to identify
AVMA President Testifies on Looming Vet Shortage
The president of the nation’s largest veterinary association appeared before a Congressional subcommittee Feb. 7 and urged the United States Department of Agriculture to implement a long-standing but dormant program that would help address a
Delaware Equine Herpesvirus Quarantines Lifted
Six stables in Delaware were today released from equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) quarantine, according to a statement released by the State Veterinarian Sara Busch, DVM, and the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
Agriculture officials
Santa Anita to Host 2008, 2009 Breeders’ Cups
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held in 2009 at Santa Anita Park, the California racetrack that will serve as this year’s host. It marks the first time the event will be held at the same host site two years in a row.
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