Study Finds Link Between ERAV and Horse Age
Horse age appears to be a significant factor in the prevalence of equine rhinitis virus A and B.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Horse age appears to be a significant factor in the prevalence of equine rhinitis virus A and B.
Race-day Salix will not be allowed in listed stakes races for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
Two horses from Johnson County, Iowa, have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Sometimes you know it’s time: When an older horse in less-than-ideal health suffers a serious bout of colic, euthanasia might be the best option. But what about when it’s not so clear-cut–when continued medical treatment and careful management are options, but the animal’s quality of life could go downhill very quickly.
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4.
The organization is waiting on UC Davis study results before ruling on a possible ban of clenbuterol.

After losing an eye in a stable accident, the Swedish dressage horse Santana made an Olympic-sized recovery.
The 3-year-old unvaccinated filly from Fresno County is recovering, the CDFA said.
The majority of the National HBPA affiliates have adopted pro-race-day Salix resolutions.
Equine Guelph is seeking horse owner participation in a survey about colic management practices.
The affected horse was not vaccinated against WNV and has since been euthanized.
A Las Animas County premises is under quarantine after a horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
All three confirmed WNV cases were unvaccinated, the CDFA reported.

More research is needed to fully understand equine movement disorders such as shivers and stringhalt.

A look at what it really costs to own a horse besides the initial purchase price.
Four EEE cases have been confirmed in Dallas County, Ala.
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