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Sea Otter an EPM Intermediate Host

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director January 24, 2002

Researchers recently identified the sea otter as a natural intermediate host for Sarcocystis neurona, the one-celled protozoan parasite that causes equine protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). Muscle from a naturally-infected sea otter use

Genome Sequenced

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director January 24, 2002

Japanese scientists recently announced that they have sequenced the genome of Clostridium perfringens. The organism can cause diarrhea, scours, and other intestinal problems in horses. Clostridia are normally found in various environments

Keeneland Hosts Digital X-Ray Technology Demonstration

Deirdre Biles January 24, 2002

Keeneland is exploring digital X-ray technology with the idea of improving the repository for its sales. But there probably won’t be any major changes this year, according to Keeneland’s director of sales, Geoffrey Russell.

Courts May Settle Artificial Insemination Debate

Eric Mitchell January 24, 2002

Published in the Jan. 26 issue of The Blood-Horse

Thoroughbred breeders who are happy with the industry’s staunch opposition to artificial insemination and embryo transfer should not get too comfortable.

“Don’t think

Value of Digital Venograms

Christy M. West January 24, 2002

A recent 10-horse study by Bruce Lyle, DVM, a primary care equine practitioner in Aubrey, Texas, looked at using digital venography (injecting radio-opaque dye into a blood vessel to measure blood flow in the foot) to enhance a practitioner’s ability to reasonably predict the course of laminitis early on, stimulate thought for new treatments, and to evaluate a horse’s response to treatment.

Clostridium perfringens Genome Sequenced

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director January 24, 2002

Septic Osteitis–One Laminitis Complication

Christy M. West January 23, 2002

Septic osteitis (SO, inflammation of bone beginning in the periosteum, or membrane surrounding bone) of the third phalanx or coffin bone can be a problematic complication of laminitis. SO has historically been regarded as a problem that called

Radiographic and Venogram Technique

Christy M. West January 21, 2002

“Pulling a handful of films from the processor hoping a few of them are good enough and knowing full well that most will not be diagnostic is not only frustrating, but a tremendous financial black hole for all concerned,” said Ric Redden, DVM, i

Get Valuable Horse Care Information And Savings In Unique Format

The Horse Staff January 16, 2002

The popular Purina Mills-sponsored Equine Education Series are back this year loaded with training tidbits, nutritional know-how, and incredible deals. Purina Mills Gold Program dealers across the country will be hosting the annual seminars from

Biosecurity and Changes Since Sept. 11

The Horse Staff January 16, 2002

Colorado State University biosecurity experts will discuss biological threats, how those threats have changed since Sept. 11, and how Colorado is protected at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 in Room A101 Clark Building on the university’s campus in Fort

Morrisville College Offers Racing Industry Education

The Horse Staff January 16, 2002

For young people interested in the Thoroughbred racing industry, there have traditionally been two career options–apprenticeship in a racing stable or at a breeding and training farm. Morrisville College in upstate New York has added another

Colorado State Offers Equine Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services

The Horse Staff January 16, 2002

The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University is now among the first veterinary teaching hospitals in the country to offer acupuncture and chiropractic services to equine clients.

Gayle W. Trotter, DVM, MS,