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Poll: Majority of TheHorse.com Readers Vaccinate Against WNV

Megan Arszman June 19, 2009

More than 1,270 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you vaccinate for West Nile virus annually?”

MDA Statement on Missing Piroplasmosis Horses

Press Release June 19, 2009

The following is a statement released by the Missouri Department of Agriculture June 18:

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that two quarantined horses that tested positive for equine piroplasmosis are missing from

AAEP Member Honored for Therapeutic Riding Horse Care

American Association of Equine Practitioners June 19, 2009

For the past 10 years, Richard Markell, DVM, has traveled every Wednesday afternoon to the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in Orange County, Calif., about 75 miles from his own practice in Encinitas, Calif.

An AAEP member who has cared

Arraignment Set in Mustang Cruelty Case

Pat Raia June 19, 2009

The operator of a Nebraska training ranch and sanctuary for Bureau of Land Management mustangs and burros has waived his right to preliminary hearing and will be arraigned on more than 100 animal cruelty counts in Morrill County District Court o

Rachel Alexandra to Race for a Cure

Edited Press Release June 19, 2009

Rachel Alexandra, who last month became the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness, will “race for a cure” for the remainder of her 2009 campaign. A $20,000 donation to a breast cancer nonprofit, the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure, from th

Respiratory Health Webinar June 18

The Horse Staff June 18, 2009

TheHorse.com’s Webinar on Managing Noninfectious Respiratory Problems was broadcast June 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

Barbaro Brother Nicanor Wins Again on Turf

Jason Shandler June 18, 2009

Nicanor, who broke his maiden by more than 15 lengths last out, followed up by going wire-to-wire for a 1 3/4-length allowance score June 17 on the Delaware Park turf.

A full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, Nicanor is now a

NTRA Safety Alliance Gives Delaware Park Accreditation

Edited Press Release June 18, 2009

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced June 17 that Delaware Park in Stanton, Del., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.

U.K. to Investigate Environmental Impact of Equine Carcass Disposal

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 18, 2009

As with all large animals, disposal of horse carcasses in an environmentally safe manner requires planning and resources.

In June 2008 the USDA held a national forum to discuss the issue of the unwanted horse (

PSSM Genetic Mutation Reported in Some UK Horse Breeds

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 18, 2009

Collaborative efforts between researchers on both sides of the Atlantic have identified that a genetic mutation in enzyme glycogen synthase 1 (GYS1) is an important cause of polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM, a form of

R. Equi and Extrapulmonary Disorders, AAEP 2008

Les Sellnow June 18, 2009

Rhodococcus equi bronchopneumonia is a prevalent cause of disease in foals, said M. Keith Chaffin, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, a professor of medicine at Texas A&M University’s vet school, at the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, which was held Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif.

AAEP Issues ‘Best Practices’ for Purchase Exam Radiographs

Edited Press Release June 17, 2009

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Public Auction Task Force has developed recommendations regarding the use of radiographic reports as part of the prepurchase

Kentucky Horse Industry Rally Draws Nearly 1,000

Esther Marr June 17, 2009

Nearly a thousand people traveled to Kentucky’s state capitol in Frankfort June 17 to rally for a cause they have stood behind for years: to boost the horse racing industry by way of expanded casino gaming.

With a special session currently

AHC National Forum Tackles Equine Welfare Issues

Tom LaMarra June 17, 2009

Representatives of various equine breeds and disciplines found out June 16 they have a lot in common when it comes to the welfare and safety of horses.

The “Welfare of the Horse,” called the most inclusive program of its kind, was the sole