Kentucky’s Second Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed
Erica Larson
August 14, 2012
The affected horse–an 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Laurel County–had no WNV vaccination history.
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The affected horse–an 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Laurel County–had no WNV vaccination history.
An 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Salem County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Researchers tested electromyography for identifying equine muscle fatigue during exercise.
The Jockey Club has added a provision governing regulatory administration of furosemide on race day.
The three-part series will cover routine veterinary, farriery, and dental care.
A biosecurity plan is essential to minimizing the risk of horse pests and diseases, including hendra virus.
Zoledronate appears effective in improving clinical signs associated with bone fragility disorder.
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints.
Two horses from Johnson County, Iowa, have tested positive for West Nile virus.
The treatment and drug records of horses running in the Travers Stakes will be updated daily online.
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.
Researchers found that performing for an audience did not affect horses’ stress levels compared to training.
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4.
The 11-year-old Arabian gelding finished the 100-mile ride in fourth place.
Exercising the multifidus muscles in addition to daily training could reduce equine back pain.
The 3-year-old unvaccinated filly from Fresno County is recovering, the CDFA said.
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