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Researchers Shift Attention to Eastern Tent Caterpillar
Discussions of results obtained to date by several scientists and consultants working on the investigation into the cause of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS) have caused the investigation to shift to a more thorough examination of the
Many Kentucky Mares Now Holding Pregnancies at Normal Rate; Impact Seen at 21% of Crop
An informal survey of Central Kentucky farms on May 21 suggests the worst may be over as far as mare reproductive loss syndrome is concerned. While heavy losses already have been incurred, particularly involving maiden and barren mares bred in
Fetal Loss Syndrome Count to 528
As of noon May 21, the Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center had received 12 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (one early-term and 11 late-term) for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total received since April 28, 2001, is
Second Industry Meeting Set on Fetal Loss Syndrome
At Monday’s daily briefing from the University of Kentucky, it was announced that the scientific investigating team, with the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club, will hold an information
Mother Nature’s Toxic Spill: An Analysis of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
A good mystery has many clues, some more obvious than others, and some more misleading. Researchers are scientific detectives, trying to piece together observations and facts that lead to a conclusion. But, while some cases are concluded with all
UK College of Agriculture Briefing 5/20
The scientific investigation into Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome continued through the weekend as all teams work in their specific areas of expertise. The investigative analysis team, headed by Dr. Thomas Tobin, is requesting samples of mare
UK College of Agriculture: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Briefing 5/19/01
May 19-As of noon, a total of 11 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (9 late-term and 2 early-term) have been submitted for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total as of this count since April 28, 2001 is
University of Kentucky Briefing 5/19; Info Line Created
The UK College of Agriculture has been posting informational briefs on the university web site at https://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/VetScience/gluck1.htm . Following is today’s
Epidemiologist Q&A on Excessive Foal Losses
Dr. David Powell, an epidemiologist at the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Science Department in the Gluck Equine Research Center, was interviewed Monday by The Blood-Horse about the unusually high number of early fetal loss and late-term abortions among broodmares at Central Kentucky farms. Following are transcripts of the interview:
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Veterinary FAQ on the 2001 Foal Loss Syndrome
With Doug Byars, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVECC, head of the Kentucky-based Hagyard-Davidson-McGee veterinary firm’s Medicine Unit in Lexington that includes neonatal intensive care. Of his comments, he said, “For all of these following recommendations, we don’t know if they are useful or futile because we don’t know when the ‘hammer’ hits these horses. Whatever you do hopefully helps prevent
Keeneland To Stream Meeting About Fetal Loss Live On Internet
Keeneland will offer live streaming on its Internet site of the informational meeting Thursday, May 10, organized by the Kentucky Farm Managers’ Club and the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners. The meeting will be held in Keeneland’s sales pavilion to address the serious problem of late-term abortions and early fetal death that is affecting broodmares in Kentucky.
Keeneland’
Diagnostic Lab Numbers Update
As of noon today (May 9), the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center stated that a total of 371 aborted/stillborn fetuses had been submitted for diagnostic testing/evaluation since April 28, 2001. That total includes 25 submitted by noon today, and 28 submitted yesterday (May
UK Veterinary Science Department Memorandum
University of Kentucky
College of Agriculture
Veterinary Science Department
May 6, 2001
MEMORANDUM
To: Kentucky Equine Practitioners
From: Drs. Lenn Harrison, David Powell, and Roberta Dwyer
Re: Late term
Unexplained Losses in Ky. Foal Crops
Two “syndromes” that began near the end of the third week of April are causing Kentucky farms to lose an excessive number of foals and fetuses due to an as yet unknown cause. The first syndrome results in what mare owners know as “red bag,” or
Kentucky Farm Managers, Vets to Meet About Foal Loss
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club and the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners will hold a joint meeting Thursday (May 10) in the Keeneland sales pavilion near Lexington to discuss recent problems with early fetal
University of Kentucky Diagnostic Lab Seeking Answers About Foal Loss
Lenn Harrison, VMD, Dipl. ACVP, director of the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Lexington, and his staff have been working long hours conducting necropsies and running tests in an attempt to find
