Latest News – The Horse
Designing Your Horse’s Home
When I was a teenager, I took a tour of the Royal Mews in London, England. I had imagined a staggeringly opulent setting for Queen Elizabeth’s horses, and I wasn’t disappointed–the carriage house alone was worth the price of admission, and the
From Forge to Foot
There isn’t much time in the busy farrier’s life to chat with his brethren of the forge. On the road before daylight, driving endless hours, and arriving home late at night after a hard day’s work doesn’t leave much time for socializing. However
Overly Social Behavior?
Why does my son’s mare seem interested in another mare in a bordering pasture?
Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Confirmed in Virginia
Detection of a neurological illness in Virginia thought to be equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) myeloencephalopathy was recently confirmed as such at several laboratories throughout the United States.
The organism causing EHV-1 can cause
Stolen Horse Hotline
Anyone who has lost a horse or had a horse stolen knows that trying to find the animal can be very frustrating. It is very difficult for law enforcement officials to search for these horses–many times because of a lack of resources or manpower,
Texas Judge Upholds Antitrust Ruling Against the AQHA
A Texas judge reaffirmed on May 16 his earlier decision that an American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) rule restricting the number of registered foals produced through embryo transfer violates the state’s
Caterpillar Update
The newest study on early fetal loss and Eastern tent caterpillars began on May 21 and will continue for the next three weeks. The research is funded by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and headed by internal medicine specialist Bill
AQHA Equine Public Service Award Nominations Due June 3
Nominations for the first American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Equine Public Service Award are due June 3, 2002. Presented by the AQHA, the Equine Public Service Award will recognize an outstanding American Quarter Horse that works in the
West Nile Virus in Washington, D.C., New York, and New Jersey
Department of Health representatives from Washington, D.C., New York, and New Jersey have detected their first avian cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2002. Washington, D.C., reported its first WNV-infected bird on May 13, which was found May 1
Update on 2002 Early Fetal Loss in Central Kentucky
Figures generated from ultrasound
Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome 2002 Update
Report from Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
From December 30, 2001 to May 18, 2002, a total of 759 equine abortions had been submitted to the Livestock Disease Diagnostic
Gauging MRLS Impact a Tough Task
It appears the number of incidents and symptoms of mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) in Central Kentucky are slowing, but there is still no definitive way to arrive at that conclusion. The number of fetuses taken to the University of
National Animal Supplement Council Submits Proposal
The supplement manufacturing industry has submitted a proposal to federal regulatory agencies that includes provisions for establishing common industry standards for manufacturing processes, allowing focus toward finished product safety through
Central Kentucky Pasture Update and Recommendations
A report was issued today by Jimmy Henning, Extension Forage Specialist in the Department of Agronomy at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. The text follows:
Many questions
West Nile Virus Detected in Three More States
Virginia, Illinois, and Pennsylvania have been added to the list of states affected by West Nile virus (WNV) in 2002. While WNV has been detected in all three states in past years, these positive bird findings showed up very early compared to
Pharmacia Contributes to Equine Science Program
Pharmacia Animal Health recently announced a $5,000 pledge to a fundraising campaign supporting the Equine Science Center at Cook College of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
The campaign goal is to raise $7 million by
