Latest News – The Horse
Warming Up to the Task
Here are a few things to keep in mind when designing a warm-up program for your horse.
Septic Arthritis: Joint Savings
However, the most common cause of lameness that veterinarians see in neonatal foals is caused by septic arthritis, not careless mares. Septic arthritis also can be seen in older foals and adult horses, but the cause usually is quite different from th
Deworming Drugs
I wanted to ask if any vets or horse owners have heard of problems with the Quest wormer.
Lightning Strikes and Horses
To help safeguard livestock from lightning strikes, learn what lightning likes, then either remove the attractant or remove the livestock. Here’s what you need to know about lightning and horses.
Create Protective Barriers
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Travel Diets: Take it With You
Over the past couple of years, a great deal has been written about the effects of transportation (by road or air) on horses. Hopefully you have taken the time to read these articles and now have a heightened awareness of the potential stresses
Bute and the Urinary Tract
Can you direct me to any information regarding the effect of phenylbutazone (Bute) on the urinary tract of a gelding?
Untimely End–Early Embryonic Death
Breeding horses can be both exhilarating and devastating. Wrapped up in the process are hopes, dreams, and visions of future greatness and glory. The hopes and dreams begin with the selection of a stallion for your special mare. You assess her
Checking Out Equine Insurance
Is there any way we can check to see if insurance companies have good reputations?
New Immigration Act
Horse farm employees across the country can take advantage of the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act (LIFE Act). The LIFE Act allows illegal residents of the United States to file a labor certificate application, which among other things
Equine Infectious Anemia Reported In Virginia
Three horses in Virginia have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) since January 1, 2001. EIA is an acute or chronic viral disease that affects horses and other equines. No vaccine is available to prevent the disease and there is n
USDA Continues Viligance Against Foot And Mouth Disease
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman yesterday said the USDA will continue to be vigilant in its efforts to prevent foot and mouth disease (FMD) from entering the United States, including intensified scrutiny and inspections at ports of entry an
Sweden Restricts Horse Imports
The arrival of foot and mouth disease in Europe has complicated many equestrian events for organizers and competitors, including the World Cup Final in Gšteborg, Sweden. It was announced March 27 that horses will only be allowed to enter Sweden
North Dakota Issues Emergency Ban
The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) issued an emergency order Tuesday, in an effort to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease (FMD) into the state.
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Virginia Officials Prohibit Entry of Horses From Known Foot and Mouth Disease Countries
Effective March 23, officials with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services banned equines originating from a known foot and mouth disease (FMD) country, as designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, from entering
Colorado Foot and Mouth Prevention and Response Protocol
The Colorado Department of Agriculture announced the following protocol March 15.
Preventative Procedures:
I. No cloven-hoofed animals from a known Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) country
