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Kentucky Confirms WNV Suspect Case
A 2-year-old Thoroughbred at Churchill Downs in Jefferson County was confirmed today to have West Nile virus (WNV), according to the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office. That horse had been highly suspect and was being treated as a WNV case,
Kentucky Logs More WNV Cases
Eight horses in Kentucky have been confirmed to have West Nile virus (WNV), and four of those horses have been euthanized. One of the confirmed horses was a Thoroughbred shipped to Fayette County, Kentucky, from Florida which
MRLS Jacks Up Insurance Rates; Policies Offered as Incentives
Prospective foal insurance used to be about the new owner of a pregnant broodmare protecting his investment after the purchase. At this year’s Keeneland November breeding stock sale, insurance coverage became an
incentive to buy the mare in
EPO Test Raises Questions About Regulation
The impact a New South Wales test for erythropoietin, commonly known as EPO, will have on horse racing in the United States remains to be seen.The subject will be addressed during the Dec. 4 medication summit in Tucson, Ariz.
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Raccoon Another EPM Natural Intermediate Host
Researchers at the USDA and The Ohio State University (OSU) have found that the raccoon can serve as an intermediate host for Sarcocystis neurona, the single-celled protozoan parasite that causes the neurological disease equine protozoal
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The American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) Executive Committee gave the official green light last week to launch a new award to recognize American Quarter Horses, which are specifically used in the public service sector. The Association has
AQHA Unveils “Equestrian Public Service Award”
The American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) Executive Committee gave the official green light last week to launch a new award to recognize American Quarter Horses, which are specifically used in the public service sector. The Association has launched the new program based on the special role American Quarter Horses fill for the public’s safety.
The goal of the award will be to
Agriculture Department Sponsoring Photo Contest
Got an eye for agriculture? If so, you may be interested in a new statewide contest for photographers being sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, West Kentucky Corporation and Kentucky Farm Bureau.
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TV Series Focuses on Horse Genome Project
The horse genome project and the pros and cons of genetic tinkering within breeding will be the focus of a Science Times segment that will air Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 9:00 (EST). Science Times is a television series produced jointly by National”P>The horse genome project and the pros and cons of genetic tinkering within breeding will be the focus of a Science Times segment t”>The horse genome projec
West Nile Virus Suspected in Horse at Churchill Downs
Officials awaited word Nov. 12 on whether a Churchill Downs-based horse euthanized Oct. 25 had West Nile virus (WNV). A preliminary diagnosis indicated Rocket Express, a 2-year-old colt, had contracted the virus.
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Canker: What Is It?
My veterinarian mentioned that she was treating a horse on a nearby farm for canker. What is it? How do you treat it?
Glaucoma in Foals
I am looking for information on glaucoma in foals. Any information will be helpful.
Equine Cases of West Nile Virus Infection, Jan. 1-Oct. 31, 2001
There have been 347 cases (344 confirmed, three probable) of clinical West Nile virus (WNV) infection in horses from 18 States (see Summary by state and county, below). Of 262 horses for which an outcome has been reported to date, at
MRLS Not Expected To Have Lingering Effects
“Our best guess is that mares in foal should produce normal foals, and mares which are open should have no problem getting in foal next year,” stated Dr. John Steiner, a veterinary reproductive specialist with the firm of
Final Reports from NAHMS Study Released
The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) has announced the availability of four information sheets based on its Equine ’98 study. These sheets represent the final products of the study.
Equine ’98
