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Equine Influenza Virus Transmitted to Canines
Scientists Unsure if Horses Could be Re-infected
Researchers recently identified a highly contagious canine influenza virus strain that is thought to be an adaptation of an equine flu strain, which was transferred from
Afleet Alex to Miss Breeders’ Cup
Trainer Tim Ritchey and veterinarian Patricia Hogan, DVM, have said Afleet Alex’s injured leg is still in the healing process and he will not be ready for the Oct. 29 Breeders’ Cup Classic-Powered by Dodge (gr. I).
In a joint statement
Painter Richard Stone Reeves Dies at 85
Richard Stone Reeves, perhaps the greatest modern-day horse painter, died Oct. 7 at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport, N.Y. He was 85.
Over the years, Reeves had been commissioned by top owners and breeders to paint portraits of
Fifth Annual Stallion Service Auction to Benefit Equine Health Studies Program
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine kicked off its fifth annual Stallion Service Auction on Friday (Oct. 14). The event is a multiple-breed Internet-based benefit auction for the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine?s
Kentucky Works on Withdrawal Times for Medications
In the wake of controversy concerning its new medication regulations, the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has formed two standing subcommittees to oversee the next phase of integrating the race-day medication regulations. The committees,
New Turfway Surface Well Received, But Test Comes This Winter
The Polytrack experiment at Turfway Park was deemed a success–especially for safety reasons–at the conclusion of the 22-day summer/fall meet, though the Northern Kentucky racetrack expects to get a more accurate picture of the synthetic surfac
Bernstein Horses in Detention for TC02 Positive
Horses trained by David Bernstein must spend at least 24 hours in a pre-race detention barn because one of his horses tested positive for a high level of total carbon dioxide at Del Mar.
The detention period began Sept. 30 at the Oak Tre
Kentucky Considered for 2010 World Games
The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. is one of three locations being considered to host the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG). The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI, the governing body for international equestrian sport), will announc
EEE Confirmed in Michigan Horses and Deer
Four cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) were recently confirmed in two neighboring west Michigan counties, and another in the northeast corner of the Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The disease was also confirmed in three of seven
Kentucky Farmers Help Hurricane Victims
This growing season has had its challenges for Kentucky farmers. Some areas have experienced severe drought conditions. Then there are the typical challenges of disease, soil erosion and unpredictable market conditions. Imagine though that you
Kentucky Livestock Feed Bound for Louisiana
A second load of livestock feed from Kentucky is on its way to hurricane-battered farmers near the Gulf Coast. A truck carrying 23 tons of feed is en route to Louisiana State University’s Iberia agriculture research station in Jeanerette in
LSU 2006 Stallion Service Auction Starts
Bidding for the 2006 multiple-breed, internet-based Stallion Service Auction to benefit the Louisiana State University Equine Health Studies Program begins today (Oct. 14).
More Louisiana Hurricane Horses Identified
A tattoo or a microchip and some good record keeping can go a long way in reuniting horses with their owners. So says Bonnie Clark, president of the Louisiana Equine Council, who has been heading up the horse hurricane relief effort at the
Equine Researchers Honored
At a dinner Oct. 10 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., Drs. Travis C. McGuire Jr. of Washington State University and C. Wayne McIlwraith of Colorado State University were inducted into the Equine Research Hall of Fame. It has been 10
Filly’s Sale will Benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America
Ashado, the 2004 Breeders’ Cup Distaff and Kentucky Oaks winner and that year’s champion 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly, will be offered for sale during the 2005 Keeneland November Mixed Sale by Taylor Made Sales Agency with a special gift back t
Third International Hoof-Care Summit to be Held in Early 2006
More than 700 farriers and equine veterinarians are expected to attend the third annual International Hoof-Care Summit to be held at the Cincinnati Convention Center and the Hilton Hotel, Jan. 31-Feb 3, 2006. The crowd will include some of the
