Latest News – The Horse
Hammer Becomes President of AVMA
Gregory S. Hammer, DVM, president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), officially assumed the presidency of the organization today at the group’s 144th annual convention in Washington, D.C.
Hammer, of Dover, Del., wa
Kansas State to Lead Cost-Benefit Analysis of NAIS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced July 16 the selection of Kansas State University to lead a multi-institutional benefit-cost analysis of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).
International Disease Report First Quarter 2007
Contagious Equine Metritis was confirmed in one non-Thoroughbred stallion (Franches-Montagne) at the National Stud in Switzerland. Continuing the 2006 last quarter report concerning isolation of Taylorella equigenitalis from imported Lipizzaner
Uterine Inflammatory Response: A Review
One of the biggest challenges in successful equine reproduction is uterine inflammation. Increased inflammation can destroy spermatozoa before they have a chance to fertilize the egg, and it can create a hostile environment that kills an embryo.
NYRA Planning “Funny Cide Day” at Saratoga
The New York Racing Association, after speaking with Sackatoga Stable managing partner Jack Knowlton and trainer Barclay Tagg, is moving ahead with plans to hold a “Funny Cide Day” at Saratoga Aug. 10, at which the recently retired Kentucky Derb
Glycogen-Branching Enzyme Deficiency (AAEP 2006)
Glycogen-branching enzyme deficiency, a genetic mutation affecting a particular glycogen-storage enzyme, is traced back to Quarter Horse sire King or his sire, Zantanon. Up to 8% of Quarter Horses and Paint horses carry the GBED defect.
Texas: Water Everywhere Raises Risk of Livestock Disease
Rushing water, stagnant ponds, or even sudden dry stages after wet periods can lead to outbreaks of livestock disease.
Reward Offered in Killing of Minnesota State Fair Patrol Horse
The owners of a State Fair patrol horse have offered a $500 reward for help finding the person who slashed the horse’s throat over the weekend in their pasture in Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
Owner Patty Stadt said the 15-year-old Quarter
Kentucky Hay Hotline Helps Farmers in Search of Forage
Kentucky horse owners in need of hay can call the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s toll-free Hay Hotline to join up with farmers with hay to sell.
The Hay Hotline number for both buyers and sellers is 888/567-9589. Those who
Belmont Winner Rags To Riches Spikes Temp, Will Skip Race
Belmont Stakes winner Rags To Riches will not run in Saturday’s Coaching Club American Oaks, at Belmont Park as planned, trainer Todd Pletcher said July 16. The daughter of A.P. Indy spiked a temperature that forced the cancellation of her
Controlling Infectious Disease Outbreaks
When an infectious disease is suspected, Scollay said to first establish a perimeter to contain infected and exposed horses, communicate the plan, and only then attempt a diagnosis.
Keep Old Horses Healthy
“Old age need not be a burden,” said Loving. “Considering all the premium health care we can offer our horses today, there is no reason they shouldn’t be living into a ripe old age in the greatest of comfort.”
Tennessee Horse Could Set New Height Record
A Niota, Tenn., horse might be confirmed as the world’s tallest when a representative from The Guinness Book of World Records measures her July 28, television station
Derby, Preakness Winner Funny Cide to Retire at 7
Sackatoga Stable?s Funny Cide, winner of the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness and one of the most popular horses in recent years, has been retired, trainer Barclay Tagg said July 13.
Tagg stated that Funny Cide retires perfectly sound.
Potomac Horse Fever Cases Popping Up in Ohio
Cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) are starting to appear in Ohio, according to Catherine Kohn, VMD, PhD.
Installation Date Set for New Surface at Golden Gate
Permits in place, Golden Gate Fields plans to begin construction of its new Tapeta Footings racing surface July 23, track general manager Robert Hartman said Friday.
The track has an Oct. 12 move-in date, Hartman added, but officials would like
