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Pennsylvannia Launches West Nile Surveillance Program
Pennsylvania’s West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance program was launched April 9 with the help of officials from the Departments of Health, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture, and the Cumberland County Commissioners. A demonstration of the
Get The Latest Information On The EPM Vaccine
Fort Dodge Animal Health has launched their web site, epmvaccine.com, to provide the latest information on the new Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) vaccine. Visit https://www.epmvaccine.com, and”P>Fort Dodge Animal Health has launched their web site, epmvac
The Same, but Different
How many of you just spent a pretty big chunk of your weekend around horses? It amazes me in talking to other horse people just how many things can be done that involve everything from the Thelwell-sized ponies to upper level dressage horses to
Riders Health Insurance At Risk
Regulations proposed by the Internal Revenue Service, the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration and the Health Care Financing Administration could affect people who enjoy horseback riding (and other forms of recreation) by permitting healt
USDA Alert
Effective immediately and until further notice all importation of live swine and ruminants from the European Union (EU) and other countries affected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) will not be allowed entry into the
Equine Skin Disease
Equine skin diseases may be due to fungal agents (dermatophytes or ringworm), bacterial infections (dermatophilus or rain scald), or immune-mediated disorders (pemphigus foliaceous). Nodular skin diseases”quine skin diseases may be due to fungal agents (dermatophytes or ringworm), bacterial i
In The News: A Free Seminar For Horse Owners
A free seminar for horse owners and industry leaders about the latest on EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth Disease will be presented Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor’s Information Center from 5-7 pm. The seminar will
Biosecurity At Colorado State University’s Open House
Biosecurity procedures to reduce the risk of the spread of foot and mouth disease will be implemented throughout this weekend’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House event at Colorado State University.
Dr. Paul
Certification of Disinfections for Tack Trunks/Containers
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Certification of Disinfection for Tack Trunks/Containers Identification of Tack Trunk/Container Read MoreFMD: Recommended List Of Disinfectants
The Horse Staff
April 6, 2001
Here’s a recommended list of disinfectants from the United States Department of Agriculture. The New List of Precautionary Measures
The Horse Staff
April 6, 2001
The United States Department of Agriculture has responded to the foot and mouth disease threat by taking more precautionary measures in the importation of horses from foot and mouth disease-affected countries.Strangles Management
The Horse Staff
April 2, 2001
Disinfection and cleanliness cannot be over-emphasized in the face of a strangles outbreak. In addition to direct contact with positive horses, Streptococcus equi can be introduced by contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment. Ask your Girth Strap Tightness
Katherine Walcott
April 1, 2001
Every time you saddle a horse, you tighten a girth. But how tight should you make that girth? Just enough to keep the saddle on? With space to slip a hand under the girth? As tight as it will go? Furthermore, how well does a horse breathe with this Checking Out Equine Insurance
Duncan Alexander
April 1, 2001
Is there any way we can check to see if insurance companies have good reputations? Bute and the Urinary Tract
A.C. Asbury, DVM
April 1, 2001
Can you direct me to any information regarding the effect of phenylbutazone (Bute) on the urinary tract of a gelding? Travel Diets: Take it With You
Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
April 1, 2001
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 Readers’ Most PopularWeekly PollPartners in Equine Health
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