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2005 Hurricanes: Katrina and Rita
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Contagious Equine Metritis: Culture and Diagnosis
One of the most difficult problems in diagnosing contagious equine metritis (CEM) is isolating the organism from heavily contaminated sites in the stallion and mare. CEM is caused by Taylorella equigenitalis, a Gram-negative bacterium,
Marines Charged in Horse Shooting Case
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Department has charged two Marine scout snipers in the November shooting of a Canadian Sport Horse in Onslow County, N.C.
Safety Tips for Horses Caught in Floods
In the wake of the recent flooding in the Pacific Northwest, Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue weighed in on safety tips for horse owners managing horses and farms in flood conditions.
Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale Opening Down 45.9%
The results were grim, but not surprising, as Keeneland opened its January horses of all ages sale in Lexington during a time of worldwide economic downturns. The gross revenue Jan. 12 plummeted 44% from the auction’s first session in 2008 while
HSUS, Parelli Trainers to Work Together
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is joining forces with natural horsemanship trainers Pat and Linda Parelli to spotlight the trainability and intelligence of rescued horses. At each of seven U.S. venues for Parelli’s 2009
CEM Test, Treatment Protocol Videos Available
With more than 350 horses involved in the investigation into contagious equine metritis (CEM), veterinarians in 38 states are being asked to swab and treat horses for a disease this country hasn’t seen in decades, and then only on a limited basis in Kentucky.
Diabetic Foal: Human Glucose Monitor Attempt Fails
A continuous glucose monitoring device normally used in humans has proven no match for the typical foal antics of Justin Credible, a foal with the first recorded case of type-1
Judge Excludes Testimony in Euthanasia Case
A Worcester County, Mass., District Court judge granted one request to eliminate testimony and postponed ruling on another in the case against Elliot Saffran, the Milford man charged last year with animal cruelty for refusing to euthanize his
Former Research Horses Available for Adoption
Former research horses are searching for new homes after contributing years in service toward progress in equine medicine. The 13 horses were part of a research group at Virginia Tech’s MARE Center in Middleburg, Va. They were used for studies o
WSU Equine Transport Allows Hospital Access in All Weather
Snow storms, icy conditions, fog, avalanches, rock slides, and other hazardous conditions can make traveling Washington State’s mountain passes in winter a daunting and undesirable task, especially when hauling a sick or injured horse.
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Iowa Testing Horses for CEM
Iowa is one of more than 30 states testing horses that might have been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM) following the discovery of infected Quarter Horse and Paint
Unwanted Horse Survey to Conclude at End of Month
The opportunity to respond to a public survey launched by the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is coming to a close. Launched in November, the survey will provide data on the scope of the unwanted horse issue. It is available at
Animal Carcass Disposal: Know Your Options
While carcass disposal is not a pleasant topic, it is a subject of significant economic and environmental concern. What are the options for carcass disposal?
In many instances the cause of death needs to be determined, so the body is
