International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
Equine Disease Quarterly
April 9, 2012
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.
Presentation topics include nutritional management of the growing horses and aged horses; feed and nutritional considerations for ponies, drafts, and Miniature Horses; sustainable equine parasite control; and advances in electrolyte supplements.
The Conservation Partners Program is a national membership program of organizations which play a critical role in ELCR’s mission to educate the public about the immediate need to conserve land for equine-related activity.
New research suggests that exercise early in life has a positive effect on musculoskeletal health and may have a positive impact on the future racing careers of Thoroughbreds.
The AHC explains to its members how they can contact their elected officials to speak up about equine issues.
All horses’ health can be compromised by the development of parasite resistance to dewormers.
Unvaccinated horses suffer severely when infected with either WNV or EEE, both transmitted by mosquitoes.
The managers will be working under the leadership of sports director Laurent Cellier.
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior.
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders’ Cup races.
Researchers have discovered a mutation in the New Forest pony’s DNA that can cause this muscular disease.
Adams hopes to better understand why EMS occurs and to find a safe and effective way to treat the disease.
Interactive flash activities and videos make learning about safety on the horse easy for young horse lovers.
Topics to be discussed include daily operation evaluations, pasture management, and manure management.
The man, who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 from the show, will serve six months in jail.
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