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Control of Equine Influenza Requires Diligence
The outbreaks of equine influenza (EI) that occurred in 2007 in Japan and Australia are a jolting reminder that influenza viruses use simple–but very effective–strategies for their own survival, and that our lack of attention allows this virus to
Hitting the Road for Education
Take more than 1,000 veterinarians and veterinary students from around the globe, some armed with presentations representing thousands of hours worth of equine research, and add to it some tartan, bagpipes, and Scottish fare. Drop it all into a
Beanie, A Public Servant
Ignore adversity. If it were possible for a horse to have a motivational motto, this might be Beanie’s choice. Despite a life fraught with challenges, the mare has stood tall, both literally and figuratively, and many people have reaped the rewards
Genetic Test for “Sow Mouth”?
Is there a genetic test to find out if my horse’s “sow mouth” is hereditary or a growth problem?
Ileus: When the Gut Stops
Ileus is one of the leading postoperative causes of death in horses.
Cytokines, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance: Dangerous Liaisons
Insulin resistance, the body’s inability to control blood sugar levels with normal amounts of insulin, is known to be associated with equine obesity, altered reproductive function, and pasture-associated laminitis. In addition, insulin resistance
Readers Respond: Encountering EPM
More than 1,300 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have horses close to you experienced EPM?”
Thyroid Supplement Effective Addition to Equine Weight Loss Program
Researchers from Tennessee recently reported that daily administration of a high dose of levothyroxine sodium–a synthetic thyroid hormone supplement–for 48 weeks resulted in significant weight loss and an improvement in horses’ insulin
Vaccine-Based Treatment for Equine Sarcoids
Horses with sarcoids could soon benefit from a new vaccine-based treatment that is currently being developed by a group of German researchers. Equine sarcoids, semi-malignant skin tumors caused by bovine papillomaviruses (BPV)-1 and -2, are common in
New York Racing Board Alters Whip Violation Rule
A rule that would permit stewards to disqualify a horse should his rider carelessly strike another horse or rider with his whip was recently adopted by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.
The board approved the final adoption of
Antibodies to WNV Common in Arab Emirate Horses
Researchers found antibodies to West Nile virus (WNV) in nearly 20% of horses recently tested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to Ulrich Wernery, DVM, PhD, scientific director of the Centra
Aussie Flu Outbreak: Equine Events to Resume in Queensland
Equestrian events are poised to resume in the southeast area of Queensland as concerns about equine influenza ease, Treasurer and Acting Minister for Primary industries and Fisheries Andrew Fraser said in a statement.
“With no new cases
New EPM Research Sheds Light on Spread of Causative Parasite
After years of studying equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), a serious neurological disease in horses, scientists have mapped the first steps in the migratory path of Sarcocystis neurona–the chief parasitic cause of EPM.
“Befor
Queensland Easing Some Equine Movement Restrictions
Queensland biosecurity officials will now allow some equine movement within equine influenza infection zones, as the state’s efforts to eradicate the virus are weighed against the impact of movement bans on the equine industry.
Some movemen
