The USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

“After concluding our listening tour on the National Animal Identification System in 15 cities across the country, receiving thou

Salmonella infection is a disease taken very seriously by equine veterinarians, partly because it can cause severe gastrointestinal disease in their patients, and also because it can do the same to the veterinarians and hospital staff. Thus, most equine hospitals have biosecurity measures in place to avoid the spread of Salmonella (or any other infectious organism) that comes i

A group of equine veterinarians have formed the Equine Health and Welfare Alliance (EHWA), which will be “dedicated to the proper care and maintenance of the horse and all equines,” according to a release.

 

“The mission of the EHWA Inc., the first organization dedicated solely to improving the care and welfare of horses, is to advocate on behalf of all

Seventy percent of vets surveyed use corticosteroids in their intra-articular therapeutic strategy, usually combined with another medications, such as hyaluronic acid (HA) or the antibiotic amikacin. For 22%, personal experience is relevant as to which intra-articular corticosteroid they select. Scientific data on efficacy determines what medication 38% use. For high-motion joints

The Nebraska Racing Commission has suspended owner/trainer David C. Anderson for three years and fined him $4,000 as a result of positive tests for Class I drugs in two of his horses.

According to the Omaha World-Herald, Anderson’s two horses in question — Storms of Life and Overnite Surprise — both finished second in their races at Horsemen’s Park July 16, 2

Calling it “one of the most important moments at Oaklawn and in Arkansas sports,” Oaklawn Park president Charles J. Cella has upped the purse of the April 3 Apple Blossom Handicap to $5 million provided champions Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta both start, according to a track release.

At a morning press conference Feb. 4, Cella reported that he has spoken with the owners

A bill that would protect non-veterinarian equine dentists in Oklahoma from criminal prosecution advanced yesterday when that state’s House of Representatives’ Agriculture and Rural Development Committee approved the measure.

Sponsored by Rep. Don Armes, HB 3202 amends the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act to allow individuals who are not licensed veterinarians to float hor

Horse surrenders throughout New England have reached a critical point, said the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). Horse owners are battling the high costs of feed, hay, and stabling amidst a poor economy. The result is an increasing number of horses being surrendered to the MSPCA’s Equine Center at Nevins Farm in Methuen.

The MSPCA’s E

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Allegedly maltreated animals recently removed from a Texas ranch will be moving to new homes now that a Fannin County judge has put them in Habitat for Horses custody.

Fannin County police and Habitat for Horses investigators removed nine allegedly malnourished miniature donkeys and seven horses from a Leonard ranch last month after discovering the carcasses of at least 22 Miniatu

Stem cell therapy has been used for soft tissue injuries, including stifle meniscal lesions following surgical debridement, and for treating tendon injuries. Bone marrow-derived stem cells are reported to achieve improved bone and cartilage effects as compared to fat-derived stem cells. It takes two to three weeks from the time marrow cells are collected from a horse’s pelvis or sternum

Amendments to improve care for New York’s hard-working carriage horses were reviewed at a Feb. 3 NYC Health Department public hearing.

The NYC Administrative and Health Codes guide the health, safety, and well-being of the city’s licensed horses. These Health Department Advisory Board amendments are intended to introduce more modern and humane standards into everyday opera

Animal health authorities have reported a case of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Belgium. The positive horse was found during an investigation into two horses from Romania that recently tested positive for EIA in Great Britain after a stopover in Belgium.

The information was included in a Feb. 2 report to the World Organization for Animal Health (or OIE) by Gerard Lamsens, cons

A full-time farrier, Travis Burns of Marshall, Va., has joined the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Burns’ arrival also brings the addition of equine podiatry services in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

In his new position, Burns will offer specialized shoeing and hoof care for horses.

Proper treatment and care of a horse

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Equine Advisory Board has named Karyn Malinowski, PhD, director of the Equine Science Center at the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Horseperson of the Year. Malinowski was presented with the 2009 Governor’s Trophy on Sunday, Jan. 31 at the 53rd Annual New Jersey Breeder’s Luncheon in Mount Holly, an event which celebr

One of the biggest troubles with discussing horse hoof trimming and balance is that when it comes to hoof balance, there isn’t a set definition. This makes it challenging for everyone to achieve a balanced foot. At the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas, Nev., one practitioner discussed guidelines for characterizing hoof balance and f