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N’awlins, Y’all
I’m currently in New Orleans for the annual seminar of American Horse Publications, an industry group for horse magazine people (it’s sort of like AAEP
Uterine Inflammation, AAEP 2008
The mare’s reproductive tract is similar to the respiratory tract in that both have mucosal immune systems. In both areas, the mucosal immune system is capable of producing excessive quantities of mucus when persistently irritated. Robert C.
Changing Faces in the University of Kentucky’s Equine Programs
The past few years saw many faculty changes at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center and Equine Initiative. Additions to the Gluck Center included a new Department of Veterinary Science chair and director, a new Gluck Equine
Welcome to the Bluegrass Equine Digest!
Welcome to the first issue of Bluegrass Equine Digest, a new monthly electronic newsletter.
National Show Horse Registry to the Rescue
The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) announces the opening of the National Show Horse Foundation. The Foundation will accept donations in support of their program for the rescue/re-homing of National Show Horses.
In addition to financial
Hippotherapy Evaluation Aided by Technology, Report Says
The ability to measure changes in pressure values at the points of contact between a rider and a horse is anticipated to be an important tool in advancing the quality of hippotherapy, say researchers from Eastern Europe.
New University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Online Giving Site Launched
A new University of Kentucky College of Agriculture online giving site was launched June 1 to help secure donations for equine research.
Botulism in Horses: A Deadly Disease
Botulism is a deadly disease caused by the toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The botulinum toxin is a potent neurotoxin that impairs nerve function, including those of the diaphragm, leading to paralysis. When the
Horse Council Honors Kentucky Congressman
The American Horse Council’s 2009 Rolapp Award was presented to Kentucky congressman Ben Chandler for his outstanding support of the horse industry. The award was presented to Chandler June 16 at a congressional reception in the Capitol during
EEE Horse Death Reported in Louisiana
Following the first confirmed case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) this year, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM, is reminding horse owners to vaccinate their horses. The affected horse died.
Strain said
Women’s Horse Group Formed
In an effort to bring together female owners, jockeys, trainers, and track staff, the Women’s Horse Industry Association has been formed. Created by sports marketing and association management executive Catherine Masters, the association is
Before You Walk in the Show Ring
To wrap up this chapter on horse showing for less (the near impossible), I want to think about more things exhibitors can do themselves, rather
Equine ‘Breathalyzer’ Helps Diagnose Lower Airway Inflammation
Based on diagnostic tests currently used in human medicine, researchers from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom have reported preliminary findings on the use of an easy and non-invasive analysis of “exhaled breath condensate” that
Visiting Scientist Builds Parasitology Bridges
For six months, Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, was a visiting scientist at the Gluck Equine Research Center from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark through the Albert and Lorraine Clay Research Fellowship award. Nielsen, an assistant professor in
Horse Reported Stolen from Ohio Fairgrounds
A sorrel Quarter Horse gelding named Doc Rancher (barn name Lucky), has been reported as stolen June 20 between 2:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. from his stall at the Champagne County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Ohio.
Owned since February 2008 by Amanda
VS Reported in New Mexico Horse
A horse in De Baca County, N.M., is reported to be positive for vesicular stomatitis, according to a statement released by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
The premises has been under quarantine since June 18, 2009. No other horses are
