Latest News – The Horse
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource Adds Strassburger to Board
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Strassburger to its Board of Directors.
“As ELCR continues to grow in influence nationally, it is important to attract people with strong
Michigan Experiencing Surge in Terrestrial Rabies Cases
The Michigan Department of Community Health?s Bureau of Laboratories has detected a total of 23 cases of rabies out of 986 animals tested through June 26, 2006. These include 18 bats, four horses, and one skunk. Over the same time period in 2005
MRLS Cases in New Jersey
A farm in Northern New Jersey experienced high abortion rates in early June in fields where there were Eastern tent caterpillars. Samples from those aborted fetuses were sent to the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center fo
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Tendon and Ligament Problems
A Cornell University researcher recently showed that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy can enhance the healing response and quality of repair at the cellular level in treatment of tendonitis and suspensory ligament desmitis. Lisa A. Fortier,
AAEP Invites Farriers to Attend 2006 Convention
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is inviting farriers to attend their 52nd Annual Convention to be held in San Antonio, Texas on December 3-6, 2006.
This year’s program will consist of multiple sessions
Virginia Equine Medical Center Records Successful Year for Neonatal Foals
“It’s been quite a successful year,” said Dr. Martin Furr, the Adelaide C. Riggs Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and the clinical faculty member who coordinates Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine’s
One Kentucky MRLS Case
The University of Kentucky?s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) has reported one confirmed case of mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) this year. The case was from a farm in Boyle County that reported to have caterpillars at that time
Plan Finalized to Set Policies on Withdrawal Times for Therapeutic Medications
During its meeting on Tuesday, June 27, the Board of Directors of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) finalized a two-part plan to establish model policies for withdrawal times for
Australian Vets Urge Precautions Against Hendra Virus
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is urging horse owners in south east Queensland to keep feed and water under cover and to stable horses overnight where possible, following the identification of Hendra virus in a horse on the Sunshine
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Elects New President
Johnathan Miller, a Virginia-based businessman and part-time breeder, has been elected president of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation by the organization’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Terence
Topics on Racing, Breeding, Sales, and Health Covered at Breeders Meeting
Note: The bi-annual International Breeders Meeting was held on May 30 in Tokyo and was hosted by the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association. Delegates from 16 countries along with each country’s associated veterinarians and observers met to
North Dakota Logs First Anthrax Cases of 2006
(edited press release)
Two head of cattle have died of anthrax, the first cases of the disease reported in North Dakota this year. “This is a warning for North Dakota producers to talk with their veterinarians about having thei
New “Shadow a Veterinarian” Program Available for Students
The AAEP Student Program and the AAEP Foundation have created the “Shadow a Veterinarian” program for students of all ages interested in pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine. Participating
ID/INFO EXPO 2006 to Cover NAIS, Other Animal ID Developments
ID/INFO EXPO 2006 will provide the latest information on the National Animal Identification
The Preparation Checklist for Pack Trips
Once you have your destination in mind and have set about procuring all the necessary information, think about your equipment, such as packsaddles, tents, sleeping bags, cooking and eating utensils, and, it seems, a million other things.
