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Dutch, Israeli Researchers Developing West Nile Virus Vaccine
Crucell N.V., a Dutch biotechnology company, and the Israel-based Kimron Veterinary Institute are anticipating the approval of their veterinary West Nile Virus (WNV) in Israel in early 2004. Based on encouraging results from their early work,
West Nile Virus Treatment Licensed
Novartis Animal Vaccines announced Aug. 19 the conditional licensing and availability of the only antibody product approved by the USDA to help control disease caused by West Nile virus (WNV) in equids. This product helps an exposed animal by
Forego Fund Established by TRF
Martha Gerry, who raced the champion Forego, has helped the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation establish a fund in his name to help feed the 600+ horses currently being cared for by the program.
Gerry has agreed to lend the name of her former runner to establish the Forego Fund. She also made a financial contribution to the ongoing fund.
The TRF helps provide a home for retired
Horse Dies After Italian Race
The traditional Italian bareback race known as the Palio has claimed another equine life, prompting protests from animal rights activists, according to the Associated Press.
Alghero, a 6-year-old sorrel, was kicked by another horse before the Aug. 16 race. Municipal veterinarians checked the horse over and allowed Alghero to run, however at the first curve he went down with a fracture
Veterinarians Discuss Compounding’s Impact
On Aug. 30, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals hosted a soon-to-be published roundtable discussion on the illegal compounding of equine veterinary drugs.
We have seen an alarming increase in the amount of compounded medications sold to equine”P>On Aug. 30, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals hosted a soon-to-be published roundtable discussi
Detecting PHF in Oklahoma; Behind the Headlines
The recent confirmation of Potomac horse fever (PHF) in an Oklahoma horse was possible because of relatively new–and inexpensive–testing techniques that help speed diagnose of the disease. This allows horse owners to be alerted
Terrorism Targets
September 11, 2001, did more to the American consciousness than make us aware that we are vulnerable to something as heinous as hijacked airplanes being crashed into densely populated office buildings. The September 11 attacks also brought with them the realization that if terrorists want to strike a blow against this country, there are a variety of approaches they might take, including the
Wild about Behavior
Why does my stallion not perform as eagerly in the breeding shed as in the past? Why does my mare’s ground behavior become nearly unbearable during estrus? Is there a reason that my gelding isn’t moving along as easily in his training as other horses I’ve worked with in the past? What can be done about each situation? These are all questions that a unique group of equine veterinarians,
Pfizer Releases New Tapeworm Dewormer
On July 18, Pfizer Animal Health announced the U.S. release of Equimax, a dewormer designed to kill all major equine parasites in one dose–including tapeworms.
The apple-flavored paste dewormer combines praziquantel with ivermectin to treat horses four weeks of age and older.
According to the company, Equimax has been proven safe and effective in over 25 countries with more than 2
Tapeworms Implicated in Some Types of Colic
The evidence is growing steadily that heavy infestations with tapeworms in horses can lead to increased incidence of certain types of colic. For years, tapeworms have been considered a fairly benign parasite to horses because they are rarely found on normal fecal exams that look for parasite eggs. However, recent research shows that the exposure of horses to tapeworms in the United States
Maryland Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
Maryland state veterinarian Phyllis Cassano, DVM, announced on July 3 that an Anne Arundel County, Md., horse had tested positive for rabies. The 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare had competed at the East Coast Barrel Bash in Harrington, Del., June 19-21.
The mare began showing clinical signs July 20, while still at the show. According to the owner’s report, she was acting aggressively,
Safe Horse Handling
Colorado State University (CSU) and Parelli Natural Horse-Man-Ship have agreed to jointly create a safe horse-handling program for veterinary students, veterinarians, and horse owners, educating them about how to work around horses on a daily basis for routine veterinary care and in the event of an emergency.
The project is a result of the parties’ mutual dedication to educating
TIEC Brings Health Topics to Horse Owners
The Thoroughbred International Exposition and Conference (TIEC) held in Lexington, Ky., June 20-22, featured seminars given by prominent racing and equine health experts covering a range of issues related to health, farm management, sales, and the business of racing. Tours of renowned sales and breeding facilities, a trade show, and live demonstrations on video endoscopy, hoof balance, and
The Latest on EPM Research
The annual American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists met July 19-22 with presentations on many equine-related topics. The EPM Society held a roundtable during that meeting after presentations from top EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephalitis) researchers, discussing topics such as whether horses can be a natural intermediate hosts in the Sarcocystis neurona life cycle, and
Blister Beetle Poisoning in Florida
At press time, three horses had died of blister beetle poisoning in Clay County, Fla., and two others returned home following treatment at the University of Florida after eating alfalfa hay contaminated with blister beetles. The hay was delivered from a supplier in Oklahoma.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Still on the Offense
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
September 1, 2003
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) case reports have risen into the hundreds already this year, with confirmation of equine cases in at least nine states. Florida has been hit hardest, with a total of 183 equine cases reported from 47 counties as of July 31. The EEE mortality rate is up to 90% in some areas, and veterinarians continue to advise horse owners to vaccinate their animals against Readers’ Most PopularWeekly PollPartners in Equine Health
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