Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
We asked Prof. Tim Parkin about the data the Equine Injury Database collects on catastrophic racing injuries and how the industry could make it even stronger and more useful.
The vaccinated 12-year-old Ocean County mare was euthanized July 23.
Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas also reported new cases since the last federal situational update was released on July 18. Colorado alone added 40 cases.
Clemson Livestock Poultry Health confirmed Eastern equine encephalitis in the 3-year-old mare on July 26.
His horse, Princessa, also fell but appeared uninjured.
The 6-week-old Clay County Quarter Horse was euthanized July 15.
Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease that has no vaccine and no cure.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners invites equine veterinarians and veterinary students to its 65th Annual Convention, to be held Dec. 7-11, 2019, at the Colorado Convention Center.
The ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2.25 million to support former racehorses over the past 10 years.
The PAST Act would end the system of industry self-policing in the Tennessee Walking Horse and related breeds’ show organizations.
Rapid Equine Solutions compounded the product, which was labeled as containing toltrazuril and pyrimethamine for the treatment of EPM.
University of Kentucky researchers are investigating ways to quantify physical mechanics of the human spine during riding, including force, acceleration, and displacement.
The affected horse was identified during routine equine infectious anemia testing for interstate movement.
Researchers worldwide are examining ways to prevent injuries in racehorses; their findings could help prevent issues in sport horses, as well.
Since the Texas Animal Health Commission made its last vesicular stomatitis virus update on Friday, July 12, 2019, the state has received reports of confirmed VSV cases on 11 new equine premises.
This is the first reported case of Eastern equine encephalomyelitis in the state for 2019.
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