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Task Force Meets To Discuss Governance Of U.S. Equestrian Sport
Members of the American Horse Shows Association (AHSA)/United States Equestrian Team (USET) Strategic Planning Initiative Task Force met at the Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on Nov. 6 to discuss the future governance of
Vitamin E and Equine Motor Neuron Disease
Thomas J. Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, reported at the Cornell at Saratoga Symposium on Equine Health Care that many of the questions about equine motor neuron disease (EMND) have been answered. EMND was first reported in 1990 by the late
Holding Off on Treatment to “Save Money”
Often, holding off on treatment to save money in the form of vet bills results in longer, more expensive treatment, with the horse’s performance or reproductive career being placed in jeopardy.
Fat Burning
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Winter Stress
Winter weather can be responsible for stress that compromises a horse’s health.
Salmonella: Beware The Bacteria
Although it’s ever-present, under normal conditions Salmonella will have little influence on your horse’s heath. But, if he’s stressed and his immune system is operating at less than full capacity, the bacteria can sneak in and strike.
Joint Supplements Controversy
In this issue, we discuss one of the hottest, and most controversial, areas of supplementation on the equine market–glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and other oral supplements for horses with signs of osteoarthritis or degenerative joint
Equine Genetics
On June 26, 2000, the President of the United States presided over a news conference at which a dramatic announcement was made: Scientists reported that the human genetic code essentially had been deciphered. At the White House ceremony, the
Colicky Olympian Recovers
The United States received a scare when Foltaire, a 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding and Olympic Dressage Team member, had a bout with colic at the Sydney International Equestrian Center. The horse, who is piloted by Guenter Seidel of Del Mar
AHSA Drug Regulation Changes
The AHSA recently announced the adoption of two amendments to the Drugs and Medications Rule that was proposed by the Drugs and Medications Committee at a meeting in July. Each change would serve to liberalize an aspect of the Drugs and
American Horse Council: Preparedness Is Key To Fighting Disease Surprises
What would you do in the event of an equine disease outbreak in your state, region, or own farm? The American Horse Council (AHC) is promoting horse owners taking preventative measures.
It’s like flying an airplane, said Marvin Beeman,”P>What would you do in the event of an equine dise
Another West Nile Horse In Connecticut
The State yesterday (Oct. 26) announced a seventh case of WNV in a horse. The horse, from Glastonbury, is recovering, and its stable mates have shown no signs of sickness. No spraying is planned, and mosquito trapping will
West Nile Virus Found in North Carolina
The U.S. Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center, confirmed Oct. 20 that a dead crow found in North Carolina is positive for West Nile Virus, the first evidence of the disease found in the state. The crow was found
AHSA Launches Issues and Answers Bulletin Board
The American Horse Shows Association is pleased to announce the launch of a moderated forum, AHSA Issues and Answers Bulletin Board, on its web site at www.ahsa.org.
AHSA members with questions pertaining to AHSA competitions, rules,
Rawls Named AHSA Executive Director
Lori Rawls was appointed Executive Director of the American Horse Shows Association by Alan F. Balch, President of the AHSA with the unanimous recommendation of the AHSA Search Committee and Executive Committee on Oct. 23, pending approval of th
Nominees Sought For Veterinarians Hall of Fame
American Farriers Journal is accepting nominations for the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame’s class of 2001.
The Hall of Fame was established by American Farriers Journal in 1997, to recognize
