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New Hampshire Mosquito Pools Positive for EEE
New Hampshire state public health officials have announced that four more mosquito pools have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
The pools were in Brentwood, Fremont, Kingston, and Newton. State officials found infected
Public Forum Set for Sales Integrity Task Force Recommendations
A public forum on preliminary recommendations by the Sales Integrity Task Force to the Kentucky legislature on auction transparency issues will be held at the Keeneland sale pavilion Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. EDT.
The 36-member task force, which
AAEP Healthy Horses Workshop Coming to Florida
The AAEP’s Healthy Horses Workshop, an event designed for non-veterinarians interested in equine health care and featuring leading veterinary experts delivering the latest news and advances in horse health, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 in
West Nile Virus Presentation Available on TheHorse.com
A free web-based seminar on West Nile virus is now archived and available.
Australia: NSW State Government to Hold Informational Meetings on Influenza
Community information meetings have been rolled out across parts of New South Wales (NSW) directly affected by the outbreak of equine influenza (EI), in order to keep the public fully informed on progress being made to eradicate the highly
International Disease Report Second Quarter 2007
This is an excerpt from Equine Disease Quarterly, funded by underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, brokers, and their Kentucky agents.
The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the
University of California Examines Cost of Producing Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new study exploring the cost of establishing and producing organic alfalfa hay is now available from the University of California Cooperative Extension.
The analysis is based upon hypothetical farm operations using practices
Southern Utah Horse Shot Nearly 50 Times
Sherriff’s deputies in Washington County, Utah, are looking for the person who shot a pastured horse last weekend, the Desert Morning News reported.
Jockey Suspended Five Years for Possessing Horse Stimulator
Jockey Roman Chapa recently began serving a five-year suspension issued by the New Mexico Racing Commission after he was found to be in possession of an electrical device. Chapa had appealed the ruling to district court, which on Sept. 11 upheld
Laminitis Research, Management Covered at Veterinary Seminar
A crowd of equine veterinarians and researchers filled a conference room to capacity to hear the latest on laminitis research and management, presented by Jim Belknap, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of The Ohio State University (OSU), and Jorge Gomez
Honda HS 1500V Equine Veterinary Ultrasound
Products Group International has introduced the Honda HS 1500V Equine Veterinary Ultrasound, a portable ultrasound system for equine reproduction and tendon scanning.
Australia Equine Influenza: Vaccination Update
According to the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries, as of today there are 3,055 equine influenza infected properties, 330 dangerous contact properties, and 369 suspect properties.
Strangles: Control and Containment Strategies
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formulated practical recommendations and biosecurity measures for disease control. These specific protocols provide guidance for containment and cleanup. Work with your veterinarian to
AP Review: Lab Incidents with Deadly Germs on the Rise
American laboratories handling the world’s deadliest germs and toxins have experienced more than 100 accidents and missing shipments since 2003, and the number is increasing steadily as more labs across the country are approved to do the work.
Webinar: Understanding West Nile Virus On-Demand
A free web-based seminar on West Nile virus is now archived and available on demand.
U.K. Man Given Jail Sentence, Fine for Serial Horse Abuse
A U.K. man found guilty in July 2007 of causing unnecessary suffering to an injured stallion was told to pay further costs of ?750 ($1,532) when he appealed against the conviction at Norwich Crown Court on Sept. 28.
In October 2005, the
