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Neurologic Herpesvirus in Canada and Pennsylvania
The neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) has been detected in horses in two additional areas of North America–Nova Scotia, Canada, and Meadowlands, Pa. At least four affected horses were put down (three in Canada and one in
The Ever-Present Threat
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a 12-part series of articles on vaccinations for horses.
West Nile virus (WNV) might be the new kid on the block, the one gaining all the media attention, but unfortunately, it is not the only
Weaving in Horses: Another Look
In this time of enlightened horse management, it is staggering that the myths and folklore surrounding stable “vices” still refuse to die, and therefore the repetitive behaviors themselves continue to thrive. Even the term “vice” implies the
Breaking News: Neurologic Herpesvirus Strain Mutation
New equine herpesvirus type-1 findings from a research collaboration between George Allen, PhD, professor in the Department of Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center in Lexington, and Nicholas
Strangles Guidelines Released to the Public
In 2005, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) released its consensus statement on guidelines for treatment, control, and prevention of strangles, which is caused by Streptococcus equi. The 12-page paper took a year
Saddlebred to be Reburied at Kentucky Horse Park
The body of champion Saddlebred Wild Eyed and Wicked will be re-interred at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington after forensic study.
Wicked, a two-time winner of the Saddlebred Triple Crown, was one of five Saddlebreds that were injected
Respiratory Disease Seminar
Influenza, equine herpesvirus, and strangles were highlighted by Bonnie Rush, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, professor and section head of equine internal medicine at Kansas State University, at a Feb. 4 seminar sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health in
Olympic Appeal Over Drugs
According to the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), German Olympian Ludger Beerbaum filed an appeal on Feb. 3 with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision taken by the FEI Judicial Committee. The committe
Jurisdictions Begin Milkshake Testing
Following recommendations issued in January by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, several racing jurisdictions have approved plans to test horses for evidence of “milkshaking” or excess levels of total carbon dioxide (TCO2)
FEI Task Force on Medication and Doping Holds Second Meeting
The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Task Force on Medication and Doping, chaired by Sven Holmberg of Sweden, held its second meeting in Paris, France, on Feb. 2. The six-person task force was established in late 2004 to
Breeding Efficiency in Kentucky Thoroughbred Mares
Management and veterinary care are important factors that contribute to the overall pregnancy rate of the Thoroughbred mare, said Karin Bosh, a graduate research assistant in the University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science. Bosh
Central Kentucky Abortion Submissions Suggest Normal Foaling Season
Central Kentucky equine abortion submissions to the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) so far in 2005 do not indicate mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). MRLS struck horses in several states (including
Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test Still the Gold Standard for Detecting Anthelmintic Resistance
Swedish veterinarians recently determined that the larval development assay (LDA, a fecal test) is not a reliable alternative to the fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) in measuring anthelmintic (dewormer) resistance of strongyles in the
Rutgers Annual NAERIC Yearling Benefit Auction
Twelve Belgian/Quarter Horse cross yearlings will be sold on May 1, 2005, at the sixth annual auction of its kind to benefit the Rutgers Cook College Young Horse Teaching and Research Program in New Brunswick, N.J.
The annual selection and
R. Equi Pneumonia Linked to Large Farms, Lots of Horses
Farms with large acreage and many mares and foals are more likely to have cases of R. equi foal pneumonia than smaller farms with fewer horses, according to a recently published Texas A&M University (TAMU) study.
Pneumonia Linked to Large Farms, Lots of Horses
Farms with large acreage and many mares and foals are more likely to have cases of R. equi foal pneumonia than smaller farms with fewer horses, according to a recently published Texas A&M University (TAMU) study. Additionally, farms
