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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
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
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
Unpredictable Fear in Horses
Can you explain how “sacking out” works and if you think it would work for my mare?
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.
Life After Colic Surgery
Is there any statistical data that shows a correlation between colic surgery and future health?
Ariat Needs Your Assistance In Introducing New Collection
The new Ariat Rugged West Collection is about to be introduced in the United States. If you have an interest in writing, photography, video production, advertising or public relations and are under 30 years of age, Ariat is looking for your
West Nile Virus Virus-positive Crow Found in Virginia
Virginia’s Commissioner of Health E. Anne Peterson, MD, MPH, announced Tuesday, July 24, that a dead crow found in Alexandria has been confirmed as having West Nile virus. The crow is the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus in the
Merial Launches New Resources Web Site
Merial pharmaceutical company recently launched a new customer tool and resource—https://www.merial.com, which offers speedy access and simple routes to information relevant to customers.
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FDA Approves First EPM Drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) in horses. Bayer Animal Health of Shawnee Mission, Kan., is the sponsor of the drug, ponazuril, which will have the trade name
Florida Has Year’s First Equine West Nile Virus Case
The first equine case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the United States this year has been confirmed in a Florida horse. The horse was located in Jefferson County, Florida, where WNV-positive crows were found in June. The United States Department of
Relief Comes To Abandoned Horses In Pakistan
The first wave of outside assistance has reached Karachi Race Course in Pakistan. On July 1, the Associated Press reported 250 abandoned horses were at the racetrack and had not moved since it closed in March. Many of them were not being cared
Ryerss Names New Co-Manager Of Animal Welfare
There is a new face at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, but it’s not of the equine variety.
Ann Quigley was recently welcomed into the Ryerss Farm family as the new co-manager of animal welfare. Quigley oversees the
Horse Geneticists Meet In Brisbane, Australia
Horse geneticists met July 4-6, 2001, in Brisbane, Australia, for the Fourth International Equine Gene Mapping Workshop. Forty-two scientists from Europe, Asia, Australia and America met to present their research and discuss
Skunk Revealed As EPM Intermediate Host
Researchers have discovered that the striped skunk serves as an intermediate host for Sarcocystis neurona, the single-celled protozoan parasite that causes the neurological disease equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) in horses. The
Australian Racehorse Imports From the UK To Resume
Racehorses from the United Kingdom will be allowed to travel on direct flights to Australia for race meetings (such as the Melbourne Cup) following detailed inspections of pre-export quarantine facilities by senior veterinary officer
