Day: September 12, 2008

20 HORSES POSITIVE FOR PIROPLASMOSIS, INVESTIGATION ONGOING

Two additional premises exposed to equine piroplasmosis came to light last weekend, according to a statement released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. Each property has one horse that tests positive for the disease. Continue reading…

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NEW SPECIES OF BACTERIA COMMON IN FOALS

According to a study slated for publication, Helicobacter equorum, a recently discovered Helicobacter species in the lower bowel of horses, is present in 67.8% of foals between 1 and 6 months of age. This is remarkably higher than the 0.8-7.9% of adult horses estimated to be infected with the bacterium. Continue reading…

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JOINT INJECTIONS AND CARTILAGE HEALTH: MORE FUEL FOR THE FIRE

The potential impact of intra-articular medications on the health of cartilage in joints has been debated for decades. Adding fuel to the fire is the recent finding that two common joint medications not only support cartilage cells, but they also might help protect cartilage from being damaged by some other substances sometimes used within the joint. Continue reading…

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HORSE RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS: QUESTIONS TO ASK

Horse rescue organizations perform an important role, offering a bright future to animals in need of new homes when their owners can’t keep them or when they are no longer suited for their current uses. However, as in any business, some groups do a better job than others. That’s why it’s important for anyone who is adopting from a rescue organization or donating a horse to know the right questions to ask before making any commitments.Continue reading…

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FDA: West Virginia Livestock Owner Sentenced in Criminal and Civil Contempt Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2008 Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-827-0857 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that a West Virginia cattle dealer has been sentenced to six months probation for refusing to obey court orders in 2006 and 2008 that prohibited her from introducing animals into the food supply until the FDA had approved her record-keeping system. The FDA initiated the case after illegal levels of drug residue were found repeatedly in calves that Shirley A. Rhodes of Sandyville sold for use as human food. On July 30, 2008, U.S. District

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