Latest News – The Horse
Eye Problems In Horses; Link To Foal Loss Unknown
Dr. Claire Latimer is a specialist in veterinary ophthalmology, the study of animal eyes. Since May 1, she has seen a surprising increase of eye problems in horses in Central Kentucky that fall into two distinct groups. She said the first syndrome
National Survey of Antibiotic Use By Veterinarians
Addressing one of the most important emerging health issues of the century, a team of veterinary epidemiologists at Colorado State University has devised a first-of-its-kind survey to assess the use of antibiotics by veterinary professionals.
Vets Honored For Hoof-Care Work
Two well-known veterinarians in the horse health field are being inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame for their strong emphasis on footcare concerns.
In the category of research or industry veterinarians
Australia Lifts European Ban, Restricts Import
Biosecurity Australia announced yesterday (May 17) that the March 14 ban on horses from foot and mouth disease (FMD)-affected countries has been lifted. Strict quarantine and disinfection measures have been enacted to maintain Australia’s
UK College of Agriculture: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Briefing 5/17/01
May 17–As of noon, a total of 9 additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (5 late-term and 4 early-term) have been submitted for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total as of this count since April 28, 2001 is
Kentucky Diagnostic Center Fetal/Foal Loss Update, 5/17
As of noon May 17, the Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center had received nine additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (four early-term and five late-term) for diagnostic testing/evaluation. The total received since April 28,
Evidence Presented at Keeneland Suggests All Horses May Be at Risk
The foal loss syndromes facing Kentucky’s pregnant mares might be just the start of a host of problems that could affect horses of all ages, breeds, sexes, and uses in Kentucky and other states. Whether you have a gelding that is on turn-out, a
May 12 Update: Foal Loss Appears to Be Slowing
As the breeding season winds to a close, you expect to see fewer foals being born. Therefore, there are fewer chances for the current syndrome to affect late-gestation mares. It also seems, however, that the loss of late-term gestations–and
Dr. Byars–Pericarditis Becoming More of a Problem
While the numbers are nowhere near those associated with early fetal loss and late gestation pregnancy loss, there is a pattern appearing with horses developing pericarditis (fluid in the sac around the heart), said Dr. Doug Byars, a specialist
Kentucky Legislators Ask USDA for Assistance With Horse Industry ‘Disaster’
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and two members of the House of Representatives from the Bluegrass State — Ernie Fletcher of the 6th Congressional district and Ed Whitfield from the 1st district — have written a letter to Secretary of Agricultur
Kentucky Veterinarian Seeing Increase in Laminitis Cases
Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber, a veterinarian with Hagyard-Davidson-McGee veterinary firm in Lexington, Ky., specializes in performance horse problems. She said in the past 10 days, she has seen “a lot of riding horses lame with an associated colitis
Explanation: Ergotism or Ergot Poisoning
At the industry-wide meeting on Thursday, May 10, Dr. Steve Jackson, an equine nutrition consultant and owner of Bluegrass Equine Nutrition, and Dr. Jimmy Henning, an extension forage specialist at the University of Kentucky’s College of
Ohio Diagnostic Lab Requests Owners Submit Aborted Fetuses, Deceased Foals
As Ohio veterinarians try to understand and determine what might be affecting foals in the Ohio River Valley, the number of foals and fetuses available for testing by the diagnostic lab is no greater than normal. Sheila Grimes, DVM, PhD, Pathology
Federal Aid Not Currently Available; NTRA, AHC Begin Lobbying Efforts
Industry organizations have taken a proactive stand in the wake of the fetal loss syndrome that has gripped Central Kentucky farms in recent weeks. Tim Smith, commissioner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), has been in
New Recommendations Issued on Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
To: Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP)
From: KAEP Emerging Disease Committee
Re: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Based on scientific and diagnostic results available to date, the following are suggestions
Ky. State Vet’s Office Communique
Following is a statement sent to other State Veterinarians on May 16, 2001
SUBJECT: Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Dr. Don Notter, Kentucky State Veterinarian, has asked that I provide to you the latest information regarding what
