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Semen and Embryo Importation Requirements for Canada
According to Equine Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that import permits will continue to be required for the importation of semen and embryos from the U.S. into Canada during 2011. These import restrictions are a result of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) in the U.S. Canadians seeking timely information regarding import requirements are advised to use the CFI
Horse of the Year Zenyatta Bred to Bernardini
Zenyatta, the sensational 2010 Horse of the Year, was bred Feb. 23 to Darley stallion Bernardini, the second top racemare to be mated in the Bluegrass this week. According to the Zenyatta website, the mare owned by Jerry and Ann Moss was picked up by a Sallee horse van from William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Farm at about 7:30 a.m. (EST) for the 10-minute trip to Darley near
Slow Feeders
Boredom for horses can cause health issues such as weight gain, ulcers, stall vices, bickering or fighting between horses, and even colic. Find out how slow feeders can help.
Dressage Radio Episode 92 – Shawna Harding & Brett Parbery
Shawna Harding shares her big news of being the recipient of the Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Award. Brett Parbery is back in the co-host chair
Horse Tip Daily 401 – Mary Lauritsen on Trailering
Mary Lauritsen joins us as a regular co-host on the Dressage Radio Show. Take a listen as Mary give some tips on trailering. Listen in…Horse
The Oath Or The Slammer
A few months ago, the Executive Board of the American Veterinary Medical Association approved a change in the oath administered to new veterinarians in an
Morris Animal Foundation Funds Equine Arteritis Virus Study
The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) announced Feb. 2 that it would fund $10,800 for researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center to conduct a genome-wide association study of horses for susceptibility to equine arteritis virus (EAV). EAV is the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), which is characterized by upper respiratory tract disease in adult horses,
Avoiding Respiratory Problems in Anesthetized Horses (AAEP 2010)
Letting ‘sleeping horses lie’ may not be the best thing when they’re anesthetized, according to John A. E. Hubbell, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVA (anesthesiology), professor of veterinary anesthesiology in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. In fact, the horse might not get enough oxygen, so some kind of ventilation is preferred,
Readers Help Their Horses Battle Boredom in the Stall
More than 620 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How do you promote the health (both physical and emotional) of your stall-confined horse?”
Guidelines Help Former Racehorses Go from Track to New Careers
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has developed guidelines to help veterinarians and adoption groups successfully transition retired racehorses to new homes and new careers. “Transitioning the Retired Racehorse: Guidelines for Equine Practitioners, Adoption Organizations and Horse Owners” provides an overview of the common physical challenges affecting some former racehorses
Chicago Museum Next To Host ‘The Horse’ Exhibit
Chicagoans and guests to the Midwest can marvel over the history and development of our modern world courtesy of “The Horse,” an interactive exhibit at The Field Museum through Aug. 14. The exhibit allows visitors to view horses as much more than athletes, companions, or romantic memories of days gone by. Through dioramas, fossils, and cultural objects horses are present
Horse Tip Daily 400 – Dr. Cubitt on Feeding Fat
Dr. Cubitt is a contributer to the Jumping Radio Show on nutrition. Today she tells us about the importance of feeding fats. Listen in…Horse Tip
Horse Tip Daily 399 – Reading Horse Ads by Jamie Jennings
Jamie Jennings of the HORSES IN THE MORNING show shares part two of her horse shopping adventure. She gives her version of how to read
KER Establishes Lawrence Fellowship at the University of Kentucky
Kentucky Equine Research (KER) has established a graduate student fellowship at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture to honor the memory of Larry Lawrence, PhD, who was a valued KER employee for many years.
Handling Barn Collapses
No horse owner or barn manager wants to deal with a barn collapse, but should one occur, it’s important to know how to deal with the situation to give the horses and other animals that might be trapped the best chance of survival. There are a few steps owners can take to “prepare” their horses for a scary situation such as a barn collapse. Rebecca Gimenez, PhD, president of and primary instructor
Horses with Pneumonia Benefit from New Form of Ceftiofur (AAEP 2010)
A new sustained release formulation of the antibiotic ceftiofur, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in horses with pneumonia, makes treating affected foals easier.”The bacterium Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus is a common cause of pneumonia in horses,” said Scott McClure, DVM, PhD, Dipl. AVCS, an assistant professor at Iowa State University. “The antibiotic
