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Commentary: Equine Quarantine Increasingly Important
Epidemics of equine influenza in Japan and Australia during the summer of 2007 have raised questions regarding the failure of quarantine and influenza vaccination to control the spread of disease.
Expanding and increasingly mobile equine
New Jersey Horse Quarantined after Bite from Rabid Raccoon
Master Hotspur, a 3-year-old Standardbred pacer, won’t be hitting the track anytime soon–instead he’ll be in precautionary quarantine for 45 days after being bitten on the muzzle by a raccoon that later tested positive for rabies,
Iowa Selects New State Veterinarian
Iowa’s Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has hired David Schmitt, DVM, as the new state veterinarian.
Schmitt owned a private veterinary practice before joining the department in 1999. He served as assistant state
International Equine Disease Report Third Quarter 2007
Cases of equine herpesvirus (EHV) respiratory disease were widely reported among a variety of breeds in France. In the United Kingdom, respiratory disease attributable to EHV-1 was diagnosed among a group of donkeys and to EHV-4 among a group of foal
Track Records Set on New Santa Anita Synthetic Footing
It took only two races over Santa Anita’s renovated Cushion Track for a horse to set a track record. Although times were quick, horses won from a variety of positions on opening day, Dec. 26, and the racing appeared to be formful. More
Troedsson Selected to Lead Gluck Equine Research Center
The University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture has named an internationally-recognized scientist with more than 24 years of research and clinical experience in equine reproduction as its new chair of the Department of Veterinary Science
USDA to Distribute $1 Billion for Crop, Livestock Loss
The USDA will begin issuing payments to tens of thousands of farmers and ranchers across the country who suffered losses because of natural disasters, acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner announced Dec. 19.
“Numerous agricultural
Toxic Plants: New Extension Service Book Provides Guide for Horse Owners
To help horse owners identify and control poisonous weeds and plants and understand treatment recommendations for their horses, University of Minnesota Extension recently released a book titled Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses in the
Honey Making a Comeback as Antibiotic Choice in Human Medicine
Amid growing concern over drug-resistant superbugs and nonhealing wounds that endanger diabetes patients, nature’s original antibiotic–honey–is making a comeback.
More than 4,000 years after Egyptians began applying honey to wounds, Derma
Leading Thoroughbred Trainer Killed in Traffic Accident
Dale Baird, the all-time leading Thoroughbred racehorse trainer by wins, died in an automobile accident Dec. 23, a spokesman for Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort confirmed. He was 72.
The Greenfield, Ind., Daily Reporter
FDA Dietary Supplement Rule Not Applicable to Veterinary Products
Scientific studies performed over the past decade have demonstrated the widespread availability of poor quality and potentially unsafe dietary supplements for both human and animal consumption. These include supplements that:
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Horses Returning to Sydney Show despite Influenza Outbreak
Despite the outbreak of equine influenza, Australia’s best horses will be able to compete at the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show, government and agriculture officials recently announced.
New South Wales Minister for Primary Industries Ian
Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Co-Author Named PETA Person of the Year
Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.) was today named Person of the Year by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The group called the senior senator, “a tireless advocate for improving legal protection for animals, including animals who
Virginia Forage Conference to Focus on Horse Owners’ Needs
The Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council will explore how horse owners can maintain a healthy animal, pasture, and environment at this year’s equine forage conference, to be held Feb. 11-13.
The
Alabama Man Found Guilty of Cruelty; Ownership of Horses Uncertain
An Algiers, Ala., man has been found guilty of 10 counts of animal cruelty after being accused of keeping horses on his property with limited food and water, a prosecutor said.
A criminal District Court commissioner last week found Dave
Happy Holidays from The Horse Herd
Happy holidays from the staff of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care. We look forward to another year of bringing you the latest news on equine health care, management, welfare, new advances in veterinary medicine, and research.
Thanks to all of those who help us to produce this resource year-round, from the vets and researchers who help us to translate, to the readers
