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The ongoing severe fires in southern California have exposed humans and animals to unhealthy air containing wildfire smoke and particulates. These particulates can build up in the respiratory system, causing a number of health problems, including burning eyes, runny noses and illnesses such as bronchitis. They can also aggravate heart and lung diseases such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and asthma. Because little information is available to...
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced Oct. 11 its approval of the first injectable transponder for use in animal identification. The device, manufactured by Digital Angel, carries an official animal identification number (AIN), which is used to identify individual animals as part of the USDA's proposed National Animal Identification System (NAIS). "With efforts to register premises under the NAIS continuing to build momentum, we are looking ahead to the...
Debate about horseracing drug may be solved with C olorado State University and partner research in S outh...
Dr. Lyndi Gilliam, Assistant Professor, Equine Internal Medicine, at Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, spoke at a recent Horse Owners Symposium held at OSU. The symposium offered equine healthcare information on several important topics. Dr. Gilliam offers these tips to horse owners when they transport their horses a long distance-more than 500 miles: • Before transporting a horse, have your veterinarian perform a complete physical exam...
Navicular disease or syndrome is one of the most common causes of performance limiting lameness in the front legs of many different types of horses. Despite how frequently the disease occurs and how long it has been recognized and treated by veterinarians, the cause of the problem is poorly understood. As a result, a wide variety of treatments have been used on horses that have clinical signs. Most of these treatments have proven ineffective in stopping the chronic, progressive degeneration...
Antibiotics and synthetic antibacterial drugs have revolutionized the ability to treat bacterial infections in human and animal patients. These drugs deserve careful use to preserve and optimize their effectiveness. Deciding on a treatment plan should begin with the decision of whether an antibacterial drug is indicated. If indicated, the most appropriate drug should be delivered by the best route at the right dose and duration for the specific type of infection. A veterinarian should play a...
More than 32,000 horses in New South Wales have been infected with equine flu, according to authorities. Figures released yesterday reveal there are more than 3700 properties in the state with infected horses. More than 700 other properties are considered either "dangerous contact" or "suspect". In Queensland, no precise figure for infected horses has been given, but state authorities confirm there are 781 infected properties. The news comes as...
Horse flu vaccine not available to the public Horse flu vaccine can be used in New South Wales, Australia, only for the equine influenza containment strategy and by accredited vets operating on behalf of NSW Department of Primary Industries. Deputy chief veterinary officer Steve Dunn said there have been reports of private vets wrongly promoting local equine influenza vaccination services. “It is illegal to acquire a vaccine...
The American Horse Council (AHC) has released a schedule, list of speakers and registration details for its National Issues Fall Forum to be held at Keeneland in Lexington, KY on Friday, November 2, 2007. Complete details and online registration are now available on the AHC’s website. The program highlights for the November 2 AHC National Issues Fall Forum, which is being held immediately prior to the State Horse Council Advisory Committee Fall Meeting, are as...
Horse manure as a home heating source? The concept might not be far off, German researchers have found. Sigrid Kusch and fellow workers at the University of Hohenheim in Germany have been investigating the methane-producing potential of horse manure. Horse dung: it's a perennial problem. What do you do with it? In the past, townsfolk would follow the cart in hope of collecting some fertiliser for the garden or allotment. Nowadays it is more likely to be considered a health hazard....
Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is the national body in Ireland providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. Teagasc programmes focus on the development and dissemination of the technologies that are essential in building a more competitive, innovative and environmentally sustainable agriculture and food sector in Ireland. Teagasc aims to improve the productive capacity of the...