Fall Armyworm Captures Hit All-Time High
Fall armyworms should not affect horses’ health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.
Fall armyworms should not affect horses’ health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.
Mountaineer racetrack has an policy stating owners and trainers must ensure horses are not “put to slaughter.”

Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing’s disease (PPID).
Participating horses will receive a courtesy scan from eyeD at the identification station throughout the show.
Two EEE cases and one WNV case have been confirmed in New York horses this year.

Research suggests a strong human attachment could lead to impairment of a horse’s problem-solving abilities.
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation prohibiting the processing and sale of horsemeat for human consumption.
A 16-year-old horse from Yuba County and a 2-year-old horse from Shasta County were euthanized due to WNV.
Minimal forage growth and reduced water availability due to severe drought conditions necessitate the gather.

A software program uses video gaming technology to evaluate horse and rider asymmetry.
A critical fundraising threshold was met this month for the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey.
Items belonging to indicted the Quarter Horse breeder brought more than $4 million during a two-day auction.
Otterbein University dedicated the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science on Sept. 22.
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp yesterday (Sept. 24) announced the establishment of the Courtney Grimshaw Fowler Equine Therapeutic Program.

The unvaccinated horse began showing signs of disease on Sept. 16 and was euthanized the following day.
American Horse Publications conducted the online nationwide equine industry survey from March to May 2012.
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