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Equine Infectious Anemia Outbreak Hits Western Canada 15 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
As a large-scale EIA outbreak hits Western Canada, two veterinarians discussed the importance of disease surveillance in controlling--and possibly even eradicating--the deadly disease from North Ameri...
Central Washington Wildfire Threatens Area Horses 15 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
More than 100 horses have been evacuated from areas affected by a wildfire raging in central Washington, and shelter organizers are seeking supply donations to continue caring for displaced animals. ....
Campaign Launched to Educate Public on N.C. Wild Ponies 15 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
The horses in Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Rachel Carson Reserve are a major draw for visitors to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. However, the wild nature of the horses and public safet...
'Cup' Feeder Slows Horses' Consumption Rate, Reduces Waste 14 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
Researchers compared three types of feeders and found that a specially designed 'cup' bucket can slow horses' rate of consumption and reduce feed waste; however, it was also the only feeder with resid...
Kentucky's Second Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed 14 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
Kentucky animal health officials have confirmed the commonwealth's second case of equine West Nile virus (WNV) in an unvaccinated Laurel County horse, according to a statement from Kentucky Equine Pro...
Researchers Test Equine Muscle Fatigue Sensor 13 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
British researchers recently tested the effectiveness of surface electromyography in identifying equine muscle fatigue during exercise....
USAET Supports AAEP Foundation Laminitis Research Project 13 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant from the USA Equestrian Trust (USAET) to support The Laminitis Research Project. ...
Jockey Club's Revised Drug Rules Have Salix Provision 13 Aug 2012 | 08:00 am
In a change designed to win support of its Reformed Racing Medication Rules, The Jockey Club has added a provision governing regulatory administration of furosemide on race day as jurisdictions consid...
Univ. of Md. Extension Schedules Routine Horse Care Lectures 12 Aug 2012 | 08:00 pm
The University of Maryland Extension has scheduled a three-part lecture series on routine horse health care at their Harford Country Extension Office in Forest Hill. The lectures will take place Sept....
Biosecurity Queensland: Equestrians Need Biosecurity Plans 12 Aug 2012 | 06:00 pm
Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons, BVSc, MBA, PhD, said a biosecurity plan is essential to minimizing the risk of horse pests and diseases, including hendra virus....
