Latest News – The Horse
Neurologic Herpesvirus Confirmed in Maryland
The neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) was confirmed as the cause of disease in two Maryland horses infected during a deadly disease outbreak this spring. Twelve horses exhibited signs of neurologic illness in the outbreak at a
Nevada’s First WNV Case Detected
The Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease & Food Safety Laboratory confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) in a Fallon County horse on July 22.
The horse was euthanized June 21 after exhibiting signs consistent with WNV. The horse
First EEE Case in Alabama
According to a July 3 report from the Mobile Register, a horse in Baldwin County, Ala. died from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in late June. This was Alabama’s first case of EEE for 2004.
EEE is a mosquito-borne disease that
Tendon Healing, Aged Broodmares Featured at Convention
Smarty Jones won a little sympathy Saturday night, July 24, as Patricia Hogan, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, board-certified veterinary surgeon, recounted the tale of how the Pennsylvania-bred colt reared up in the starting gate of Philadelphia Park last yea
Vaccinating Strategically
Every spring, you ask your veterinarian to vaccinate your horse to protect her from disease while she’s showing, racing, carrying a foal, or hanging around your pasture. But is this yearly routine the best way to confer immunity with the vaccine
Times Are a-Changin’
There are many of us old enough to remember nasogastric tube deworming of our horses. The vet would show up in his truck, haul out the buckets, pump, and hose, and we’d line up to twitch the horses and fill their stomachs full of whatever that
One Stop Federal Land Reservation Service
Starting in late 2004, there will be a single site to handle reservations for more than 57,000 campgrounds, cabins, parks, and tours of national sites, historic homes, and caves. It is one-stop shopping for people who want to visit lands managed
Olympic Veterinarians Head Home
After a busy month in Athens, Greece, Jack Snyder, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, a professor in the Department of Surgical and Radiologic Services at the University of California, Davis, and a director of the Olympic Veterinary Clinic, returned to the
Individual Jumping Final Aug. 27
Individual Jumping Final Aug. 27 Results
Horse Dies from West Nile Virus at California Racetrack
Having identified the first known racehorse to die from the West Nile Virus (WNV) at a California racetrack, equine health authorities are emphasizing the importance of equine vaccinations and booster shots as well as other preventive measures t
Biosecurity in a Large Animal Hospital
The veterinary profession–like human medicine–is placing new emphasis on infectious disease prevention in patient facilities. Bradford P. Smith, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, discussed this topic at the American College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVIM)
New Bolton Center Accepting Emergency Cases
The University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals will accept equine emergency patients, beginning on Monday, Aug. 30. We have completed the cleaning and refurbishing of additional barns and can now care for emergenc”P>The University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals will accept equin
AQHA Honors Texan Tom Nicks For Equine Public Service
American Quarter Horse Texan Tom Nicks of the Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Division Mounted Platoon recently won the Equine Public Service Award for 2004. This award is designed to honor American Quarter Horses who work in the
Van Grunsven Defends Her Olympic Individual Dressage Title
ATHENS — The Netherlands’ Anky van Grunsven knew she had a good performance on Salinero on Wednesday in the last individual dressage event, the Grand Prix Freestyle. As soon as the music stopped, the Dutchwoman burst into a smile and left the ring to the sounds of the orange-clad fans chanting
Potomac Horse Fever Outbreak in New York
Potomac Horse fever (PHF) season is now underway in New York. There are no actual numbers for the (amount of) disease because it is spread out, according to Jenny Gold, DVM, an equine veterinarian in the large animal clinic at Cornell”P>Potomac Horse fever (PHF) season is now underway in New York. There are no actual numbers for the (amount of) disease because it is spread out, according to Jenny Gold, “>Potomac Horse fever (PHF) season is now underway in New York. There are no actual numbers for the (amount “Potomac Horse fever (PHF) season is now unde
Ulcers in Horses: Problems of Domestication
Domestication has created problems for the horse, including stomach ulcers.
