According to information from The California Department of Health's West Nile Virus website, an 88-year-old woman from Kern County is the first reported fatality from West Nile virus (WNV) this year, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Departm
A horse from southern Patrick County has tested positive for rabies according to a Virginia Department of Health news release. Additional details about the horse and its condition are not yet available.
âThe American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and other Louisiana veterinary organizations are seeking donations to assist with the rescue and care for horses impacted by the current flooding in Louisiana.â
In an internal memo BLM Wild Horse and Burro Division Chief Joan Guilfoyle recommended suspending all roundups until thousands of mustangs currently in federal corrals are sold or adopted.
âA team of researchers has produced copsin, an antibiotic protein compound found in the common inky cap mushroom that grows in horse manure and report that it may provide a solution to antibiotic resistance.â
Timber Ridge Horse Campground, adjacent to The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown, TN, narrowly edged out Heart of Dixie Trail Ride, Troy, AL, to be voted the best horse campground for 2010.
The Kentucky Equine Research Performance Center will enable researchers to observe the influence of nutritional changes in active race horses in a typical training environment.
ShowSheen Detangler Gel by Absorbine will keep working all week to give your horse a smooth, silky mane and tail free of burrs and tangles.
An excellent practice is to pack your horse's soles with Magic Cushion nightly during the first week without shoes, wrapping the foot to keep the hoof packing in place.
âEquine lameness is the most costly health problem in the equine industry in regards to the price of medical treatment and for time lost to rest.â