Latest News – The Horse
West Nile Virus Vaccine Released
The USDA and Fort Dodge Animal Health announced on Aug. 1 the approval and release of the very first West Nile virus vaccine for horses.
EEE Detected in Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Dan Wyant announced Aug. 15 that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was recently detected in three Kalamazoo County gray catbirds. The positive birds, common carriers of EEE, indicate the
Georgia Horse Succumbs to West Nile Virus
Georgia’s first confirmed case of a horse infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) has prompted Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin to seek an earlier shipment of the vaccine recently approved by the United States
D.C. Reports Additional West Nile Virus-Positive Birds
The D.C. Department of Health has announced that an additional twelve crows have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the total number this year in the District to 22. The crows were found between August 6th and August 9th in the
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An undisclosed number of positive tests for the class 3 drugs phenylpropanoloamine and norpseudoephedrine has prompted the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) to urge trainers to scrutinize any herbal products or food supplements they feed thei
International Livestock Congress Introduces Ranch Horse 101
The International Livestock Congress (ILC) will introduce a new and effective change to its line-up of topics during its annual meeting in February 2002 when it modifies its traditional equine forum to focus on issues affecting ranchers and beef
NARHA To Receive National Exposure During Breeder’s Cup Races
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) is pleased to announce that it is one of three equine related charities selected to receive approximately 30 spots of national television time. The generous donation of the
Digestion From Start To Finish
Although it is not necessary for you to become bogged down in the intricacies of equine digestive physiology, a basic understanding of how the horse digests feed is necessary for the selection of appropriate diets and feeding practices.
Unpredictable Fear in Horses
Can you explain how “sacking out” works and if you think it would work for my mare?
Insects and Parasites: Fighting Fall Foes
However, some horse-troubling insects and parasites become more active during late summer and fall. Unchecked, they can be an annoyance, stress a horse’s energy reserves during the winter months, or cause illness or death. It is up to you to protect
Is He Really Lame?
You want your horse to be sound and stay sound. But calling the vet out for a thorough workup every time your horse stumbles or acts stiff can get costly, and waste your veterinarian’s valuable time–especially if those problems turn out to be
Cross-Training For Horses
To add variety to conditioning programs, human athletes often undertake exercise sessions that are not specific to their athletic disciplines. For example, long-distance runners might cycle on a stationary bike once or twice a week, swim, or
Welfare, Farrier Groups Advise Caution on Do-It-Yourself Hoofcare
The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH) has issued a statement cautioning enthusiastic horse owners not to tackle their own hoof care work in pursuit of a natural unshod hoof. Reacting to the groundswell of popular interes”P>The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH) has i
British Study Looks At Training and Injury
Racehorse owners might one day be able to handicap a horse’s risk of injury. A new study in its early stages at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the United Kingdom is monitoring a group of two-year-olds with the intention of using the data
Equine Corneal Problems: Wait and See Will Not Work
A corneal ulcer (ulcerative keratitis) is the most serious eye disease that veterinarians treat. Defined as a lesion in which the outer layer and some of the middle layer of the cornea have been lost, even simple ulcers can quickly progress to
Life After Colic Surgery
Is there any statistical data that shows a correlation between colic surgery and future health?
