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Safe And Secure Fencing

Karen Briggs October 1, 2001

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Decisions, Decisions

Kimberly S. Brown October 1, 2001

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Disposal of Euthanized Animals

A.C. Asbury, DVM October 1, 2001

Q: Are there risks to other animals that may eat the carcass of a euthanized horse or other large animal?

Intranasal Equine Influenza Vaccine Now Available in Canada

The Horse Staff September 28, 2001

Heska Corporation announced Sept. 24 that it has received approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to sell Flu Avert(TM) I.N., an influenza vaccine, in Canada. Heska has granted Novartis Animal Health Canada, Inc. exclusive distribution

Species of Mosquitoes Associated with West Nile Virus in the USA, 2001

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director September 28, 2001

The following are the species of mosquitoes from which West Nile virus was isolated and/or from which West Nile virus RNA was detected during 2001 (as of Sept. 25).

Aedes albopictus
Aedes cinereus

New Pulmonary Test Improves Health and Performance of Horses

The Horse Staff September 28, 2001

The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently began offering a new non-invasive test to detect pulmonary problems in horses.

NC State is one of only two sites in the United States able to perform this test.

PMU Foals Arrive at Ryerss Farm for Adoption

The Horse Staff September 28, 2001

On Sept. 6, the usually serene and peaceful atmosphere of Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, in Pottstown, Pa., was transformed into a spirited playground upon the arrival of 50 new foals. Even after their long journey from a ranch in North Dakota,

Breeding With Chilled and Frozen Semen

Jonathan F. Pycock, B. Vet. Med, PhD, DESM, MRCVS September 26, 2001

Artificial Insemination (AI) involves the introduction of sperm into the reproductive tract of the mare without natural mating. AI in the horse was first practiced long ago. Ancient Arabian texts describe how mares were successfully inseminated.

Suspected Equine West Nile Virus Case In Mississippi

The Horse Staff September 21, 2001

Mississippi public health & animal health officials announced the first identification of West Nile Virus in Mississippi on Sept. 19.

A horse from western Lee County has been found infected with West Nile virus

Equine Cases of West Nile Virus, Jan. 1-Sept. 19, 2001

United States Department of Agriculture September 21, 2001

There have been 110 cases of clinical West Nile virus (WNV) infection detected in horses from 11 States. The States that most recently reported their first equine case(s) in 2001 are: Alabama (Dale County, 2), Massachusetts (Plymouth

West Nile Virus in Alabama Horses

The Horse Staff September 21, 2001

Two horses in Dale County, Alabama have been confirmed as positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. A positive horse has also been confirmed in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. These are the first equine cases of clinical WNV

West Nile Virus Found in Iowa

The Horse Staff September 21, 2001

A dead crow found in Scott County has tested positive in preliminary tests for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first time the virus has been identified in Iowa. Testing of the crow was conducted at the University of Iowa Hygienic

AQHA Embryo Transfer Case Revisited

The Horse Staff September 21, 2001

On Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, officials and attorneys for the American Quarter Horse Association were back in court to receive presiding Judge Patrick A. Pirtle’s decision on a motion that was filed by AQHA asking the judge to reconsider

Disaster Relief Fund Soars to $5.7 Million

The Blood-Horse Staff September 21, 2001

In an unprecedented show of compassion from the Thoroughbred community, contributions to the disaster relief fund organized by Keeneland have soared to $5.7 million, Keeneland President Nick Nicholson revealed today in an interim

Survey Confirms Some Beliefs; Belies Others

Kimberly S. Brown September 21, 2001

Results from the survey of 133 farms in Central Kentucky regarding the early fetal loss and late-term abortions that occurred this spring substantiated the preliminary ideas held by researchers and veterinarians this spring. The survey also put to rest some fears of causes put forth by individuals in the industry. It is perhaps this second result that makes the survey good news for