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TheHorse.com Database Aids In Cat Rescue
Thanks to the rescue efforts of Shawn Alladio, owner of K38 Rescue, and the list of animals stranded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina featured on TheHorse.com (
Louisiana Convoy Put on Hold
With Hurricane Rita heading for the Gulf Coast, a convoy of feed, hay, and medical supplies from Shreveport, La., destined for Tangipahoa Parish and Plaquemine Parish, has been put on hold until further notice. The convoy of 15-20 trucks and
Redden Reopens Podiatry Practice
LAMENESS PRACTICE IN KENTUCKY
VERSAILLES, Ky. — R.F. (Ric) Redden, DVM has reopened his equine podiatry practice and will treat diseases and injuries associated with the equine foot on a strict outpatient basis. The clinic is located at
LSU Hurricane Equine Rescue Operation (HERO)
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Clinic established the Horse Hurricane Helpline on Thursday, Sept. 1, and faculty, staff, and students began fielding countless calls around the clock from people reportin
Katrina Increases Mosquito Population
Katrina Increases Mosquito Population; WNV Outbreak Not Expected
The mosquito population of the Hurricane Katrina-affected areas is expected to increase at a staggering rate, according to Joe Conlon, American Mosquito Control Association
Mississippi Horse Slaughter Rumors Untrue
Officials working with the official horse rescue organizations in Mississippi say that rumors that 5,000 horses have been abandoned and/or shipped to slaughter is untrue.
According to official reports, there are very few horses in the
Maryland Launches National Identification System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Sue duPont, 410-841-5889 or Kate Wagner, 410-841-5888
Maryland Launches its part of the National Animal Identification System first phase to register all livestock premises in the State Open House
Three Additional WNV Kentucky Cases
Three new cases of West Nile virus (WNV) were reported by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture as of Aug. 29.
In Fayette County a 2-year-old Hanovarian filly had onset of symptoms on Sept. 15. She had not been vaccinated, and she is
Mississippi Animal Relief Fund
Anyone wishing to help horses, horse owners, veterinarians, or small animals in Mississippi should contact the Mississippi Animal Relief Fund toll-free at 888/722-3106. Mississippi State Veterinarian Dr. Jim Watson said today (Sept. 16) that
Filly Recovering after Tail Amputation
Dixie, the Spotted Saddle Horse filly had her tail amputated on Sept. 1, 2005, after trespassers ignited and burned her tail on Aug. 19. To see pictures of the tail amputation Read More
Churchill Downs Incorporated Twin Spires Club to Sponsor ‘Racing to the Rescue Drive’ For Members
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) is offering a unique and easy way for racing fans to contribute to the relief efforts in Louisiana and other states affected by Hurricane Katrina. Through its customer-rewards program, the Twin Spires Club
Detecting Faster
Rhodococcus equi pnemonia is an insidious disease of foals–by the time one sees clinical signs, the pnemonia can be well advanced. Thus, tests that have greater sensitivity for R. equi are needed because they might permit
Detecting Rhodococcus equi Faster
Rhodococcus equi pnemonia is an insidious disease of foals–by the time one sees clinical signs, the pnemonia can be well advanced. Thus, tests that have greater sensitivity for R. equi are needed because they might permit earlier diagnosis.
Texas A&M researchers have described a test that could detect and quantitate virulent R. equi faster than previou
New England States Report Cases of EEE
Three New England states have confirmed nine cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in horses this year, and none of the horses survived. This suggests that horse owners should take further measures to protect horses against this deadly
Dangerous Strangles
Strangles has a low mortality rate (2.6%), but it is highly contagious and spreads rapidly.
Louisiana State University Equine Rescue Operations
Whereas the needs of horses and local equine facilities have changed somewhat in the two weeks following Hurricane Katrina, the rescue efforts of the Louisiana State University (LSU) team continue on a daily basis. Horses continue to be brought
