The Florida Department of Health in Marion County announced yesterday (April 23) that a horse in the Sparr area tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) infection.
Researchers found that the standing procedure yielded similar results to surgery done under general anesthesia; reduced the animal’s risk for injury and complications; and reduced owner costs, surgery duration, and hospitalization length.
Holly Stewart, VMD, will describe the biology of tendon injuries, current therapy options, and the current development of more effective treatment and rehabilitation practices.
On April 22, the USEF issued an advisory in reference to recent changes to their equine drugs and medications rules.
Lecture topics will include equine infectious diseases and climate change, pasture management, and water conservation, among others.
Of the 487 respondents, 150 (31%) said fly sprays designed for use on horses are their favorite fly control method.
This technique, which a team of scientists recently found to be successful, could make ICSI more affordable by only necessitating one mare as opposed to two for each procedure.
A herd of 16 allegedly malnourished horses and one Miniature Horse were removed from a Sodus, N.Y., last week.
A veterinarian has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with the ongoing investigation of a sanctuary in Manatee County, Fla.
In 2013, the trust awarded nearly $265,000 to equine nonprofit organizations to help fund more than a dozen projects.
When it comes to trailering, make every trip a positive experience by planning it out ahead of time to ensure that your horse arrives safe.
A Florida couple is facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with the February seizure of 17 horses in their care.
I had my horses implanted with a microchip years ago. Recently, I attempted to change my contact information only to find out the website no longer existed. I obviously need to register my horses at a new site. What are my options?
Such records will cover the 14-day period preceding and including the day of each race and will be available on the day of the race at least two hours prior to post time. The pledges take effect immediately.
The AHC says that the issues forum will seek to answer questions related to the dramatic drop in the number of horses registered by every breed registry over the past five years.
As the threat of African horse sickness in parts of Europe grows, scientists are turning to a genetic level of understanding and fighting the disease.
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