Texas Fires Kill Thousands of Animals
Quenching rains last weekend slowed the progress of Texas panhandle fires that consumed more than 800,000 acres of land and killed an estimated 10,000 head of livestock in less than a week. At least 30 horses in the McLean area of Texas succumbe
Maryland Establishes New Equine Health Advisory Committee
The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) has made 12 appointments to the Horse Health Advisory Committee that was recently established in the aftermath of several equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreaks. Through the MHIB, the committee will advis
African Horse Sickness Outbreak in South Africa
South African horse owners and veterinarians are managing an outbreak of AHS in the George area.
European Union Might Lift Ban on South African Horses
South African news outlets have reported the European Union (EU) could lift a ban it imposed on South African horses in 2004. According to an article in the March 16 online edition of The Citizen (
Progressive Nutrition to Offer Equine Nutritionist Blog
Progressive Nutrition has launched a new web site featuring the Equine Nutritionist Blog. Blogging is one of the newest tools in high-tech web marketing, now available to the horse community.
The Equine Nutritionist Blog offers consumers
Rabies Confirmed in New Mexico Horse
(Edited press release)
New Mexico health and livestock authorities have reminded owners to vaccinate their horses and other animals for rabies after a horse from Lea County in the southeastern part of the state tested positive
Handwashing: Bar Soap or Liquid?
With much information about biosecurity revolving around current equine herpesvirus infections, salmonellosis, and the upcoming foaling season, one small but important item has been often omitted. Animal workers and veterinarians should wash
Veterinary Students Receive AAEP Foundation/ALSIC Scholarships
Eight veterinary students were recently selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the AAEP Foundation. The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-year veterinary students who plan t
Judge Dismisses Suit, Horse Slaughter Fee-for-Service Plan Implemented
On March 14, a federal judge ruled in favor of the USDA to allow fee-for-service inspections to horsemeat processing plants despite efforts of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other animal rights groups to prevent the
Missouri Stable Leveled Second Time by Tornado
Nearly three years after a tornado destroyed the barn at Stokely Farms near Battlefield, Mo., another tornado decimated the farm’s replacement barn on Sunday night (March 12). One horse was killed during the storm, and several were injured.
New Orleans Carriage Company Rebuilds
The horses and mules rescued last September from the flooded stables of Charbonnet Mid-City Carriages helped usher in Valentine’s Day in Baton Rouge and Mardi Gras in New Orleans to the delight of many residents in Katrina- and Rita-stricken
Texas Animal Health Commission Cancels March 23 Meeting
(Edited press release)
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) canceled its March 23 meeting. The commissioners were to consider proposed regulations that would require registration of sites where livestock, exotic livestock,
Kaufman Residents Slam the Door on Horsemeat
On March 3, the Kaufman, Texas, zoning board unanimously voted to close Dallas Crown Inc., one of three horsemeat processing plants in the United States. The board ordered the Kaufman-based plant to close its doors by Sept. 30, citing public
Fee-For-Service Plan Implemented
The nation’s three horsemeat-processing plants began paying USDA employees on March 10 to conduct pre-slaughter inspections of horses. The highly debated fee-for-service program allows the plants to continue processing despite the 2006
Animal Health and Consumer Protection
Reprinted with permission of FDA Consumer magazine
Nearly a century ago, farmers had a medicine chest of products to “cure” their animals, with names such as Lee’s Gizzard Capsules, Liquid Hog Medicine, and Kow-Kure. Th
Funding Bill Possible for Calif. Surfaces Plan
California Senator Dean Florez is developing legislation to address the issue of funding for the state’s major Thoroughbred racetracks to install Polytrack-like surfaces in order to reduce injuries to horses and riders.
The California