The researcher replaces Dr. Peter Timoney, recently retired professor and Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Center.
Musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disease and laminitis in horses are among the research areas the organization has prioritized.
One horse on a Ponoka County, Alberta, premises tested positive for equine infectious anemia.
No EHV cases have been confirmed there since March 11.
San Mateo County is now clear of confirmed EHV cases.
Sonoma County is now clear of confirmed EHV cases.
One premises in each of five counties remains under quarantine.
Of 39 horses on the premises, two have been confirmed as having EHV-1, and nine are suspect cases.
One premises was released from its EHV quarantine; another confirms a new case.
One more horse is suspected positive and 102 were exposed.
One horse has been euthanized. Two other horses presented with fevers and have been tested.
Researchers measured the energy output of riders at a basic walk, jog, and lope; performing a reining pattern; and cutting.
A total of four cases of EHM and 36 fever-only cases were confirmed at this premises during the outbreak.
The horses tested positive while under quarantine at their 60-day recheck.
Parx Racetrack in Bucks County remains free of horses with clinical signs since a horse tested positive in early March.
The horse was euthanized; 25 more were exposed.
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