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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Texas Among 27 States Testing Horses for Contagious Equine Metritis

Texas is among 27 states tracing and testing horses that may have been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM), a highly contagious disease that can be transmitted during breeding or artificial insemination.


Tuesday, January 06, 2009
AAEP, Intervet/Schering-Plough Create Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign

The American Association of Equine Practitioners and Educational Partner Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health have created the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a nonprofit program that will provide equine vaccines to qualified equine rescue and retirement facilities across the United States.


Tuesday, January 06, 2009
The Racetrack: A Changing Perspective

Recently a veterinary colleague remarked that a horse that had sustained a minor laceration in the starting gate had been scratched.


Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Overview of Third Quarter Equine Disease Outbreaks Worldwide

The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks.


Monday, January 05, 2009
Three Indiana Horses Test Positive for Contagious Equine Metritis

INDIANAPOLIS -Testing confirmed three Northern Indiana stallions are positive for contagious equine metritis (CEM).


Monday, January 05, 2009
Louisiana Horses Prohibited from Shipping to Texas Racetracks, Training Facilities

Austin – Due to ongoing analysis of positive equine herpes virus (EHV-1) cases at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, LA, the Commission is directing Texas horse racetracks and licensed training facilities to prohibit horses being shipped in from the Fair Grounds.
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Keep Your Horse Warm This Winter

FARGO, N.D. — Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure their animals stay warm, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer.

Horse owners have several ways to do that. One of them is giving the horses shelter. More...
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Do Horses Benefit From Winter Blanketing?

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The short answer may very well be “Yes,” however many horses blanketed during cooler months provides more comfort to their caregivers rather than to the animals themselves. Horses have evolved to have an excellent built-in temperature control: a very thick winter haircoat. Horses require between 10 and 21 days to acclimatize to colder temperatures. For instance, on the first day of 35° F weather, the horse may feel cold, but over 10-21 days of similar cold weather, s/he will “get used to it” and be more comfortable.  More...

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