Latest News – The Horse
West Nile Virus Confirmed (no longer “-like”)
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the unique disease outbreak in NY horses is no longer the “West Nile-like” virus. It now has been confirmed as the actual West Nile virus.
Centers for Disease Control have not yet issued a statement that would confirm West Nile virus in the dead birds found in CT and NJ.
More reports and an in-depth question/answer
The Latest West Nile Virus Update
Twenty-one of the cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses were handled and treated by the Mattituck-Laurel Veterinary Hospital, in Laurel, N.Y. Of those 21, eight have died or were euthanized. An additional horse, a Thoroughbred, might be euthanized tonight, following intensive exam by the United States Department of Agriculture.
John E. Andresen, DVM, is the equine specialist
West Nile Virus 1999 Update
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday confirmed that in Suffolk County, NY, at least one dead horse tested positive for the West Nile-like virus. Another 10 horses that displayed symptoms
Hong Kong Temporarily Suspends Import Of Horses From North America
10:00 a.m., EST
According to an Excite Sports report (www.sports.excite.com), the Hong Kong Jockey Club said on Wednesday, Oct. 20, it was temporarily suspending the import of”P>10:00 a.m., EST
According to an Excite Sports report (www.sports.excite.com), the Hong Kong Jockey”>10:00 a.m., EST
West Nile Virus Confirmed (no longer -like)”est Nil
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the unique disease outbreak in NY horses is no longer the West Nile-like virus. It now has been confirmed as the actual West Nile virus.
Centers for Disease Control have not ye”P>According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the unique disease outbreak in NY horses is no longer the West Nile”>Accordin
West Nile Virus Q & A with Peter Timoney, FRCVS, PhD
Peter Timoney, FRCVS, PhD, is head of the Gluck Equine Research Center in Kentucky and one of the world’s leading authorities on equine infectious disease.
Q: What is West Nile encephalitis?
Inflammation of the
United Arab Emirates Restrict Imports Due To West Nile Virus
The United Arab Emirates has announced that all horses exported to the UAE from the US must be accompanied by a supplementary health certificate. The certificate guarantees that the horse has not been resident on premises in New York State withi
West Nile-Like Virus Confirmed In NY, Suspected in NJ, Conn.
Determined To Be The Cause Of Human And Equine Illnesses In New York City
For the first time, West Nile virus–or a new subtype of that virus–has been confirmed in humans and horses in the United States. The
USDA Takes Action On West Nile Virus
According to a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service press release from Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking several steps to ensure that the West Nile virus (WNV) does not have a detrimental effect
Colic: To Walk Or Not To Walk
Despite what has been passed down through the years, it is acceptable for a colicky horse to lie down. Furthermore, it is considered unlikely that the horse will twist the intestines by rolling.
Scientists Sleuth Forage Secrets
How do certain forage plants coax cattle, sheep and goats into coming back for more? Scientists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service are sleuthing the secrets of how to tempt the palates of these ruminants.
Knowing more about the
Don’t Be A Dark Horse — Safey Tips For Road Riders
As the days draw in and the weather is dull, riders need to be sure that they can be seen when riding on the road by wearing bright fluorescent and reflective clothing.
According to British Horse Society figures, every year there are
New Equine Viral Arteritis Brochure Helps Horse Owners Prevent Disease
The potentially life-threatening disease Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) and its effect on young foals and pregnant mares is the subject of a new client-education brochure developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
Pan Am Games
Short of the Olympics, the Pan American Games are the biggest deal in equestrian sport in this hemisphere. Every four years, the best horses and riders in the sports of dressage, show jumping, and three-day eventing, from 42 nations in North,
Dry Times And Other Changes
The drought is severe here in Kentucky, as it is in many parts of the country. A couple of my neighbors said they are feeding hay to their horses as if it were January. That’s probably true of many owners, especially in states such as
Minimizing Feed Costs
Let’s face it, those aren’t gerbils out in your stalls and pastures. They’re 1,000-pound herbivores, with appetites wired for perpetual hunger and teeth designed to make short work out of massive amounts of fiber. If your feed bills are starting
