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Vet Given Five-Year Suspension in Cobra Venom Investigation
Kentucky racing stewards have suspended veterinarian Dr. Rodney Stewart for five years for numerous violations of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority’s medication regulations.
The suspension was ordered following an investigation into items
Australia Importing 50K Doses of Flu Vaccine
Australia is to import 50,000 doses of vaccine to help efforts to contain and eradicate an outbreak of equine influenza (EI).
The vaccine is sufficient to protect 25,000 horses from the highly contagious illness which has heavily affected
New Zone System Proposed to Contain Equine Influenza
A four-color zoning system has been introduced in New South Wales (NSW) as the next stage of the government’s equine influenza protection plan, according to Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald.
Macdonald said the new zoning plan would
Wandering Oklahoma Zebra Returned Home
The mystery of the wandering zebra has been solved. Sharon McConough, who lives in the Ranger Creek, Okla., area east of Fort Gibson Dam, was startled on Friday when she spotted a zebra trotting on her driveway. She took a photo of the animal
John Henry: Taking It a Day at a Time
John Henry has had several good days following a tentative period at the end of last week, according to Cathy Roby, who manages the Hall of Champions at the Kentucky Horse Park.
HSUS Releases Statement on NYC Carriage Horse Death
In light of the recent death of a carriage horse in New York City, the Humane Society of the United States reiterated its call for more humane working conditions, and suggested removing horses from congested city streets and implementing the
Equine Influenza: More than 14,000 Horses Affected; Vaccination Coming
As of Sept. 17 in New South Wales, there were 1,183 infected properties (equine influenza), 362 dangerous contact properties, and 273 suspect properties. In Queensland there were 25 new infected properties reported for a total of 167.
Some American Stallions Returning from Australian Influenza Quarantine
Reeling already from having eight of their best stallions stranded in quarantine at New South Wales’ government controlled Eastern Creek facility, Coolmore Australia has decided to send three of its star stallions home to Ashford Stud.
The
Drought: Wild Predators Frequenting Suburban Areas
The recent drought in some Western states, coupled with the aftermath of wildfires, has compounded the problem of wildlife visiting populated areas. Horse owners can initiate simple changes in equine and farm management to reduce the risk
Monitoring Digestive Health in Horses: Fecal Blood Test Now Available
By using the Succeed Equine Fecal Blood Test, horse owners and veterinarians are able to detect occult blood within the GI tract–one obvious indicator of digestive distress.
Fecal Egg Count Exams Offer Useful Information for Horse Health Management
For many horse owners and managers, a fecal egg count exam is just one part of the usual equine healthcare services provided by their veterinarians. This one simple, inexpensive test can provide a wealth of information about general health and
Photojournalist Barbara Livingston to be Guest on Interactive Chat
Join author and award-winning photojournalist Barbara D. Livingston for Thursday’s edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses” sponsored by AIRshod. Livingston will be the guest live online at <
Firefighters Save Donkey Trapped in Well
A donkey in Underwood, Minn., is happily eating grass again after falling down a dry, abandoned well and being freed in an intensive rescue effort. It appeared that the animal wandered away from its farm and onto some boards covering the
Influenza: Vaccinations to be Made Available to Some in Australia
With containment having failed, the Australian government announced Sept. 17 that vaccinations will be made available to help stem the spread of the equine influenza (EI) outbreak.
Primary Industries minister Ian MacDonald said 10,000 shots
Race Injury Sidelines Belmont-Winning Filly Until 2008
Trainer Todd Pletcher announced Sept. 16 that Rags to Riches suffered a hairline fracture to her right front pastern during Saturday’s Gazelle Stakes, but that the injury is not career-ending.
“She is expected to make a full recovery,”
AQHA Foundation Releases New Video
Video| The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Foundation supports many important areas of the equine industry, including therapeutic riding, equine
