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Certification of Disinfection for Tack Trunks/Containers Identification of Tack Trunk/Container Read MoreIn The News: A Free Seminar For Horse Owners
The Horse Staff
April 6, 2001
A free seminar for horse owners and industry leaders about the latest on EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth Disease will be presented Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor’s Information Center from 5-7 pm. The seminar will USDA Alert
The Horse Staff
April 6, 2001
Effective immediately and until further notice all importation of live swine and ruminants from the European Union (EU) and other countries affected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) will not be allowed entry into the Strangles Management
The Horse Staff
April 2, 2001
Disinfection and cleanliness cannot be over-emphasized in the face of a strangles outbreak. In addition to direct contact with positive horses, Streptococcus equi can be introduced by contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment. Ask your Choke (Esophageal Obstruction)
Michael Ball, DVM
April 1, 2001
The word choke for me conjures up images of someone hovering over a table, unable to talk or breathe because a piece of food has lodged in their trachea or windpipe–fortunately, the Heimlich maneuver usually rectifies the situation. Choke is Castration In The Horse
Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
April 1, 2001
In this article, we’ll see how an orchidectomy is performed in the horse, when it can be performed, potential complications, and the myths behind castration in horses. USDA Continues Viligance Against Foot And Mouth Disease
The Horse Staff
March 30, 2001
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman yesterday said the USDA will continue to be vigilant in its efforts to prevent foot and mouth disease (FMD) from entering the United States, including intensified scrutiny and inspections at ports of entry an Sweden Restricts Horse Imports
The Horse Staff
March 30, 2001
The arrival of foot and mouth disease in Europe has complicated many equestrian events for organizers and competitors, including the World Cup Final in Gšteborg, Sweden. It was announced March 27 that horses will only be allowed to enter Sweden North Dakota Issues Emergency Ban
The Horse Staff
March 30, 2001
The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) issued an emergency order Tuesday, in an effort to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease (FMD) into the state. The headlines from Europe are a clear warning of the impact”P>The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) issu Virginia Officials Prohibit Entry of Horses From Known Foot and Mouth Disease Countries
The Horse Staff
March 30, 2001
Effective March 23, officials with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services banned equines originating from a known foot and mouth disease (FMD) country, as designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, from entering Colorado Foot and Mouth Prevention and Response Protocol
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
March 30, 2001
The Colorado Department of Agriculture announced the following protocol March 15. Preventative Procedures: I. No cloven-hoofed animals from a known Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) country Equine Infectious Anemia Reported In Virginia
The Horse Staff
March 30, 2001
Three horses in Virginia have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) since January 1, 2001. EIA is an acute or chronic viral disease that affects horses and other equines. No vaccine is available to prevent the disease and there is n Foot and Mouth Disease Causes Stir
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
March 16, 2001
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Europe has caused considerable concern to the United States horse industry. On March 13 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) placed a ban on specific animal and animal AHC Keeps Close Watch On Foot and Mouth Disease
The Horse Staff
March 16, 2001
The American Horse Council has learned that recent reports saying horses are not permitted entry into the U.S. from the European Union are erroneous. Some of the misunderstanding results from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) press release Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.comWeekly PollPartners in Equine Health
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