Latest News – The Horse
Latest Twist in Foal Loss Syndrome: Mycotoxins Out, Cyanide In
No longer does the mysterious Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome appear to be the result of incredibly high mycotoxin levels in pasture grasses; now the most likely cause appears to be cyanide brought onto pastures from wild black cherry trees, carrie
Study Shows Nearly 30% Foal Loss On Four Major Farms
A reproductive study examining the breeding records of four Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farms reveals that nearly 30% of mares bred between early February and early May 2001 who were declared at one time to be in foal, lost those foals.
Dr
Facts About Black Cherry Trees and Tent Caterpillars
The good news is if the Eastern tent caterpillars were responsible in some way for this spring’s outbreak of foal loss, that they are gone now, cocooned and growing into the next generation of moths. The bad news is that next year, they could be
Keeneland Considering Heart-Scanning Program For Sale Yearlings
Keeneland is exploring ways to deal with sale horses whose health might have been compromised by pericarditis and other problems linked to mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). One possibility is a pre-sale heart-scanning program for yearlings.
Jockey Club Issues Call for 2001 Live Foal/No Foal Reports
The Jockey Club is asking breeders to submit their 2001 Live Foal/No Foal Reports as soon as possible after the birth of the foal or when it is determined that a mare will not produce a live foal this year. The request is coming on the heels of the
May 23 Update: Additional Evidence Ruling Out Mycotoxins
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture on May 23 posted the following information on its web site at https://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/VetScience/mrls/briefings.htm
Foal Loss Update; Field Report From Walmac Farm
Kentucky Disease Diagnostic Center Fetal/Foal Loss Update: 5/23/01As of noon May 23, the Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center had received three additional aborted/stillborn equine fetuses/foals (one early-term and two late-term) for
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
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
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
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
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
Senators Will Seek Legislation to Provide Low-Interest Loans For Horse Farmers
Kentucky lawmakers will ask their colleagues to help horse farmers in the wake of a mysterious illness that has killed foals and caused fetuses to abort, according to an Associated Press report.
The U.S. Department of
Foal Loss Syndrome Update: Count Exceeds 500
The third week of May in Central Kentucky was marked by cautious optimism, with the slowing of early fetal and late-term gestation loss, growing frustration among industry professionals, and much-needed rain.
While there are unofficial
Southern States’ Triple Crown Feeds Contain Mycotoxin Binders
Southern States has included the patented mycotoxin binder MTB100 in its line of Triple Crown horse feeds since February of 2000, according to Bill Vandergrift, PhD, owner of Equivision nutrition company and a consulting nutritionist
Ohio Needs Samples; Cost for Testing Reduced
Veterinarians in Ohio are continuing to try to make sense of why an increased number of abortions, stillbirths, and red bag deliveries are occurring in the Ohio River Valley. Ohio counties that are seeing problems similar to the Kentucky syndromes
