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Maryland Considers Animal Quarantine Facility
The Maryland Department of Agriculture received a $42,500 USDA grant on Friday (July 14) to conduct a feasibility study for an animal quarantine facility in proximity to Baltimore-Washington Thurgood
Barbaro Stable on Sunday
On July 16 (Sunday afternoon) it was reported that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro remained in stable condition after another restful night, according to Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, of the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton
Barbaro Remains Stable
Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, reports today (July 15) that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro had a very good night and remains in stable condition at the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital.
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Strangles Vaccines and Immunity to Streptococcus equi
Equine strangles is caused by Streptococcus equi, a biovar, or clonal descendent of an ancestral S. zooepidemicus. Recovery from the disease is accompanied by onset of acquired resistance to the disease in approximately 75% of horses, an immunity that persists for 5 years or longer — hence the greater incidence of strangles in younger horses.
Barbaro “Acceptably Comfortable,” Vitals Remain Stable
“His vital signs, including heart rate and pulse, remain good,” said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Chief of Surgery. “We are treating his laminitis aggressively and he continues to respond well and is acceptably comfortable.”
Arabian Found Abandoned Behind Orange County Home
WFTV.com of Orlando, Fla. yesterday (July 13) reported the discovery of a 30-year-old Arabian abandoned behind a home in east Orange County. The previous owner of the
Pat Parelli Inducted Into Western States Horse Expo Hall of Fame
“It’s always a tough decision to make each year,” states Miki Cohen, President of the Western States Horse Expo. “There are always so many good nominations for our Hall of Fame. And certainly the three previous inductees, Frank Vessels, Ra
Fans Root for Barbaro’s Recovery
The roses on the lobby table were addressed to “Mr. Barbaro Jackson” and the card said best wishes to a champion horse.
One girl and her family drove more than an hour to deliver a homemade get-well note and to let Barbaro know they were
Barbaro’s Condition “Stable” Friday
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro spent a restful night and his condition is stable, according to Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Chief of Surgery. At a news conference yesterday, Richardson announced that the three-year-old colt has laminitis.
Clone of Champion Show Jumper Born
Researchers announced yesterday (July 12) the birth of a clone of the Warmblood show jumping champion E.T. The colt, named E.T.Cryozootech-Stallion, was produced to give breeders the opportunity to further the 20-year-old gelding’s line. The col
Breeders’ Incentive Program Announces New Developments
The Kentucky Breeder’s Incentive Program, which is comprised of sales tax on stud fees and awarded its first check during Kentucky Derby week, is kicking into high gear to get more mares registered and is expanding its efforts to include non-rac
Study Inconclusive on Arlington Fatal Injuries
Add the Illinois Racing Board to the list of those who have little idea what has caused the recent spate of fatal injuries to horses at Arlington Park Racecourse.
Party Raises More Than $50,000 for Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Education
More than 200 people attended the inaugural Thoroughbred Fraternity Party, presented by SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program on June 17 at the
Assistant Starter Nominated for RTCA’s White Horse Award
Assistant starter Clinton Beck, whom officials credit with saving the lives of two children he pulled from a burning auto, has been nominated for the Race Track Chaplaincy of America’s 2006
Laminitis Strikes Barbaro; Survival Chances Called ‘Poor’
Classic winner Barbaro has developed “acute, severe” laminitis in his uninjured left hind foot, and his prognosis for recovery is “poor,” according to Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center
Canadian Anthrax Outbreak Worst on Record
Saskatchewan, Canada, is experiencing its worst anthrax year on record. Animal health authorities have quarantined more than 28 premises in Saskatchewan for suspected anthrax contamination and have deemed 113 cattle deaths suspicious as of July
