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Influenza: Vaccinations to be Made Available to Some in Australia
With containment having failed, the Australian government announced Sept. 17 that vaccinations will be made available to help stem the spread of the equine influenza (EI) outbreak.
Primary Industries minister Ian MacDonald said 10,000 shots
Firefighters Save Donkey Trapped in Well
A donkey in Underwood, Minn., is happily eating grass again after falling down a dry, abandoned well and being freed in an intensive rescue effort. It appeared that the animal wandered away from its farm and onto some boards covering the
Photojournalist Barbara Livingston to be Guest on Interactive Chat
Join author and award-winning photojournalist Barbara D. Livingston for Thursday’s edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses” sponsored by AIRshod. Livingston will be the guest live online at <
Fecal Egg Count Exams Offer Useful Information for Horse Health Management
For many horse owners and managers, a fecal egg count exam is just one part of the usual equine healthcare services provided by their veterinarians. This one simple, inexpensive test can provide a wealth of information about general health and
Monitoring Digestive Health in Horses: Fecal Blood Test Now Available
By using the Succeed Equine Fecal Blood Test, horse owners and veterinarians are able to detect occult blood within the GI tract–one obvious indicator of digestive distress.
Equine Colic Research: Future Prospects for an Age-old Problem
Colic continues to be a serious health concern for horse owners and the equine industry. Studies indicate that approximately 10% of the horse population will suffer an episode of colic each year and that approximately 0.7% will die from
Australians Seek American Help in Fight Against Equine Influenza
In a Sept. 14 meeting at Keeneland Race Course, William Inglis and Son ? Australia?s leading Thoroughbred sales agency since 1867 ? sought American help to fight the ramifications of an equine influenza outbreak that could result in the loss of
Horse’s Death Revives Criticism About Safety
A carriage horse’s death in New York’s Central Park has renewed animal-rights activists’ concerns about the animals.
Several protesters gathered near the park after a startled horse bolted, injured itself and died yesterday
Spat Over Horse Manure Wafts Into Court
A Milford, Conn., man has filed a lawsuit against his neighbor, claiming he can’t sell his house because of the smell of horse manure from next door. In court documents filed in Superior Court, Gino Sciortino claims Helen Catlin is permitting
Horses with Septic Arthritis Can Be Monitored Via Synovial Fluid Analysis
Synovial fluid analysis, including evaluation of white blood cell counts and matrix metalloproteinases -2 and -9 (which degrade articular cartilage), can be employed to monitor effect of treatment and predict survival in horses with septic
Equine West Nile Virus Case Reported in Kentucky
A 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding is Kentucky?s first West Nile virus (WNV) case of 2007, according to Rusty Ford, Equine Programs manager with the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office.
The horse is from Mason County. He was not vaccinated,
Jockey Club: 37,500 Foals Expected
The Jockey Club reported that 3,881 stallions covered 63,629 mares in North America during 2006. These matings resulted in 36,317 live foals for 2007 being reported to The Jockey Club on Live Foal Reports as of this Sept. 6.
As in past years,
NYC Carriage Horse Breaks Loose, Dies
One of the horses that pulls carriages around Central Park died Friday after breaking loose and running into a tree, police said. No people were injured.
Witnesses said the horse, which became startled by a street performer playing a
Australian Flu Cases Contained to Movement-Restricted Areas
Equine influenza has been contained to the equine movement-restricted areas of New South Wales and Queensland.
Finding the Right Horse
No matter how long you’ve been riding, the age and the level of training of the horse you’re thinking of buying are key considerations.
John Henry Receiving Supplemental Fluids
John Henry, everyone’s favorite equine curmudgeon, was placed back on fluid therapy this week after bloodwork showed an imbalance of electrolytes, according to
