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Equine West Nile Virus Case Reported in Kentucky
A 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding is Kentucky?s first West Nile virus (WNV) case of 2007, according to Rusty Ford, Equine Programs manager with the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office.
The horse is from Mason County. He was not vaccinated,
Horses with Septic Arthritis Can Be Monitored Via Synovial Fluid Analysis
Synovial fluid analysis, including evaluation of white blood cell counts and matrix metalloproteinases -2 and -9 (which degrade articular cartilage), can be employed to monitor effect of treatment and predict survival in horses with septic
UK Vet School Hosting Series of Veterinary Career Events
Britain’s Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is hosting a series of career events across the country in order to encourage more young people to consider studying in a veterinary-related field. The recent outbreaks of foot and mouth and avian
Montana Man Faces 16 Cruelty Counts
Authorities have filed 16 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty against a Corvallis, Mont., man, after reporting they found dozens of neglected horses, dogs, pigs, and other animals on his property last month.
The case met criteria for felon
Ariat Dally and Latigo Boots for Men
Ariat International, Inc., announces the introduction of two performance leather sole boots–Latigo and Dally for men. The two styles combine Ariat’s performance technology with authentic, handcrafted Butyl-treated leather soles. Unlike conventional
Aspen Riding Helmet
Maria’s Mon, who achieved star status by siring a Kentucky Derby winner from his first crop of foals, was euthanatized the morning of Sept. 14 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington. The 14-year-old son of Wavering Monarch stood at The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) will investigate the deaths of the two horses that were hit by a car after crossing the finish line on day seven of the Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Ride, said AERC President Mike Maul. The Armour Gates introduces its newest sliding door–the Herringbone. The Herringbone has an obliquely placed, opposing picket pattern in the upper area of the door, extending vertically on each side. The top is made from the same non-rusting aluminum The SuperLite fork is designed for anyone that likes a lighter fork with the quality of an all-steel head. The 41-inch hardwood handle and 12-inch head make this a perfect barn tool for young pony club riders or adults that want a smaller lightweight John Henry, everyone’s favorite equine curmudgeon, was placed back on fluid therapy this week after bloodwork showed an imbalance of electrolytes, according to
No matter how long you’ve been riding, the age and the level of training of the horse you’re thinking of buying are key considerations. The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be held in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1 through 5, continuing the group’s long history of providing premier continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary Now a yearling, Nicanor is only about a month away from being sent to Ocala, Fla., to be broken by John Stevens at his Thoroughbred horse farm in Marion County. Barbaro fans all around the country are anxious to know how little Nicanor is progressing Several people called the Madera, Calif., sheriff’s department to express outrage of the shooting of two horses over the weekend, but one anonymous caller went further, offering $10,000 in cash to anyone with information leading to the shooter, |
