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West Nile Virus Site Launched for Horse Owners

The Horse Staff December 27, 2001

Fort Dodge Animal Health has taken a proactive approach to keeping horse owners informed on the spread and dangers of West Nile virus (WNV) by launching an information-packed web site and developing educational literature.


In just two

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Wisconsin Veterinary School Gets Anderson Sling

The Horse Staff December 27, 2001

A newly purchased Anderson sling will provide improved support for horses recovering from neurological problems or surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.


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Computed Radiography: Views in the Field Pay Off

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director December 19, 2001

Computed radiography (CR) is revolutionizing diagnostic imaging, and veterinarians worldwide are learning of its benefits. Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Alpine Animal Hospital in

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Pericarditis Study Results Released

Kimberly S. Brown December 17, 2001

Pericarditis is a disease involving the sac around the heart and the heart itself. The disease is uncommon. During the spring of 2001, however, an unexpectedly large number of cases

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Mild Winter Weather: Affect on Horses

Kimberly S. Brown December 17, 2001

It is well-accepted that the foal losses and other problems seen in several states in the spring of 2001 were triggered by environmental factors, meaning weather. Farmers and livestock managers have known for years that weather conditions affect the

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Australia Asks, What If…?”ustralia Ask

Kimberly S. Brown December 12, 2001

In a move to determine what an outbreak of a serious equine disease might cost the government and equine industry in Australia, the government group Animal Health Australia commissioned a report that looked at likely costs of an emergency

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Transport to Slaughter: Final Rule Passed

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director December 12, 2001

The final rule establishes minimum standards to ensure that horses are transported humanely when being transported to slaughter facilities. The final rule covers food, water, and rest, among other things. Under the rule, the shipper or owner of the

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Australia Asks, “What If…?”

Kimberly S. Brown December 12, 2001

In a move to determine what an outbreak of a serious equine disease might cost the government and equine industry in Australia, the government group Animal Health Australia commissioned a report that looked at likely costs of an emergency response to equine influenza.

Australia does not have influenza, and the cost to the government and industry for an outbreak of the disease could

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Kester News Hour

The Horse Staff December 5, 2001

The Kester News Hour kicked off the scientific program of the AAEP Convention, held Nov. 24-28 in San Diego, Calif. Named for the late veterinarian General Wayne O. “Sage” Kester, the hour was designed to cover timely topics that are either too

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Summit Comes Down to Time and Money

Tom LaMarra December 5, 2001

In the aftermath of Tuesday’s Racehorse Medication Summit, it was all about time and money. Participants said they wouldn’t have much more to say until the official minutes of the meeting are released, and

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Medication Summit: Consensus, But Very Few Details

Tom LaMarra December 4, 2001

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Industry Hopes For Starting Point on Drugs

Tom LaMarra December 4, 2001

Racing industry participants expressed hope Tuesday morning that a five-hour facilitated session on medication would at least serve as a starting point toward uniformity. No one expected radical changes in

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White Line Disease in the Hoof

Marcia King December 1, 2001

Look up “white line disease” in your equine veterinary book, and you might not find it. This name for the condition was first coined in 1990, and the disorder is also known as seedy toe, hoof or stall rot, hollow foot, yeast infection, Candida,

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