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American Association of Equine Practitioners and Renew Agreement
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care renewed their strategic partnership at this week’s 45th annual AAEP convention held in Albuquerque, N.M. The goal of the partnership i
West Nile Virus Meeting
The USET and Stadium Jumping in conjunction with the Florida Division of the Animal Industry are sponsoring a meeting in Wellington, FL on December 20, 1999 to discuss the West Nile Virus and its effect on the equine. Nationally recognized
Summary Of West Nile Virus In The United States
Courtesy of USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, Emergency Programs
Infectious Disease Table Topics, AAEP Convention
(Report of November 18, 1999)
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been identified in birds, mosquitoes,
AAEP 1999: Infectious Diseases Subcommittee on Equine Identification
Presented by Committee Chairman: Timothy R. Cordes, DVM, Dec. 4, 1999 History According to Ralph C. Knowles, DVM, Veterinary Consultant, early equine identification in the
NAHMS Infobite: Equine Management Practices
(From NAHMS Equine ’98 Study)
Percent of Operations that Fed the Following Grain/Concentrate Sources (Feed Type), 1997
- Unpelleted Sweet Feed: 57.2%
- Unpelleted Grain: 42.9%
- Grain Mix With
AAEP 1999: Purchase Exam Forum
Governance changes brought about a new procedure at the 1999 American Association of Equine Practitioner’s Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A forum replaced the committee format from previous years. The forum exists to provide everyon
NAHM Infobite: Transportation of U.S. Equids
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) designed the Equine `98 Study to provide both participants and the equine industry with information on the United States’ equine population for
Older Horses Are Now Eligible For PreventiCare
Horses enrolled before age 20, and up to age 24, are eligible to participate in PreventiCare–the unique, veterinarian-administrated equine wellness program offered by Pfizer Animal Health.
Horses between the ages of five months (and
Reward Offered To Catch Horse Killers In U.K.
The British Horse Society is offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for arson attacks on horses in Hampshire and Bromley, Kent last week, and a vicious attack on another horse in Abbey
Michigan Hay Surplus
A very favorable summer growing season over much of Michigan has produced a tremendous supply of surplus hay for many farms. According to Jerry Lindquist, the coordinator of the Michigan Hay Seller’s List and Michigan State University (MSU)
Agway Announces Venture With Nutra-Vet Equine Consulting
Agway, Cooperative, Inc. is pleased to announce a new venture with Kenneth J. Kopp, DVM and Nutra-Vet Equine Consulting, Ltd. Kopp will expand current customer programs and perform equine marketing and technical equine services. He will be a
Symposium On Racing Panelists Named, Agenda Expended
The final line-up of speakers has been completed for this year’s Symposium on Racing, presented by The University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. The Symposium, held Dec. 7 through 11 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson,
Morris Animal Foundation Introduces Studies
The Morris Animal Foundation is pleased to report the realization of a goal to fund $2 million in health studies by the year 2000. The Foundation has also added a variety of animal health studies to its growing list of vital investigations
Bapten Discontinued By PR Pharmaceuticals
The equine tendon medication Bapten has been discontinued by its manufacturer, PR Pharmaceuticals, because of a lack of demand for the product. The expense and length of treatment involved with Bapten therapy kept the drug from becoming popular
Breeding the Older Mare
Older mares’ reproductive ability declines, and getting and keeping them pregnant become more problematic.
Winter Shelter
On long winter nights, would our horses rather be outside or warm and dry in a barn?
