Latest News – The Horse
AAEP Convention 2005: Forelimb Conformation of the Growing Thoroughbred
University of Wisconsin researchers have shown that certain forelimb characteristics in the growing foal are associated with higher birth weights, and a foal’s carpal (knee) conformation is associated with the carpal conformation of both of its
AAEP Convention 2005: Early Diagnosis of EPM with Biomarkers
A researcher has found a reliable way to diagnose equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) in the acutely affected horse by examining genetic markers in its blood. This technique could potentially be applied to detect evidence of other infectiou
AAEP Convention 2005: Using GPS to Train Racehorses
An Australian researcher reported he’s found a reliable way for trainers to monitor Thoroughbred racehorse fitness using global positioning system (GPS) technology measurements of velocity and heart rate during normal fast gallop training
Suit Filed Over Horsemeat Inspections
Animal rights groups and U.S. residents living near three horsemeat processing plants jointly filed suit against the USDA on Feb. 13, less than a week after USDA announced a program to allow fee-for-service inspections of horses at slaughter plants. The Appropriations Bill eliminated funding of USDA inspectors at these plants. The groups allege that allowing fee-based inspections for horsemea
New Kentucky Drug Penalties Due to Expire; Authority Considers Options
Officials with the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority were considering their options today (Feb. 15) following the failure of a legislative subcommittee to give final approval to new penalties for violations of the state’s equine medication
Horse at Fair Hill Training Center Positive for EHV-1
Maryland officials reported today (Feb. 15) that a horse which tested positive for equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) at Fair Hill Training Center in Cecil County, Md., last week, has recovered from its fever and has shown no signs of neurologic
USRider Calls for Improvements on Trailer Wiring
USRider has publicly urged horse trailer manufacturers to improve their electrical wiring practices. “Trailers flex and move constantly when being towed, so it is imperative that proper wiring techniques be used to ensure the proper and continua
First Aid for Horses: Knowing Normal from Abnormal
For horse owners and others who care for horses, recognizing the differences between what is normal and what is abnormal about them forms the basic foundation for good animal husbandry and veterinary medicine.
Kentucky Equine Restrictions – EHV Affected Areas
While we are confident that the situation at both Turfway Park and the Western Kentucky Training Center have been satisfactorily resolved; we remain concerned over the apparent spread of equine herpes virus from Pimlico to other racetracks,
Maryland Officials Distribute Biosecurity Information for Stable Operators
The Maryland Department of Agriculture released the following tips on avoiding transmission of illness.
Keep your stable disease-free:
- Limit traffic of incoming people who could have been exposed to germs elsewhere.
Second Neurologic Horse Euthanatized on Maryland Farm
A competitive event horse that began showing neurologic signs of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) last Thursday (Feb. 2) was euthanatized on Sunday (Feb. 5) after a rapid decline in health. The mare is the second horse to be euthanatized on the
Pimlico Quarantine Lifted
The Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) lifted its self-imposed quarantine on Pimlico Race Course this morning (Feb. 8), allowing horses from the Baltimore track to compete at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., for the first time since Jan. 21. Twelve
Michigan Veterinarian Describes Neurologic Herpes Case
A 3-year-old Standardbred mare suffering from signs of neurologic disease tested positive for equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) and was euthanatized at the Allegan County Fairgrounds in Allegan, Mich., on Jan. 18. The horse had been shipped in
Arena Dust and Human Health
Respiratory health in horses is often a concern, and we work tirelessly to control dust in our horses’ working and living environments. Ironically, we give little regard to our own respiratory health in and around the barn. It has long been know
Final Kentucky Racetrack Released From Quarantine
Equine herpesvirus quarantines at two Kentucky Thoroughbred facilities were released, ending the recent outbreak of the neurologic disease. Robert Stout, DVM, Kentucky state veterinarian, lifted the quarantine at Turfway Park in Florence on Feb.
New Product Reduces Herpesvirus Clinical Signs
Pfizer Animal Health on Feb. 8 announced the release of Zylexis, which according to the company’s research prepares the horse’s immune system to function more efficiently against equine herpesvirus (EHV) types-1 and -4 pathogens. The
