The long summer drought spawned a severe hay shortage in Wisconsin that’s hitting horse owners and livestock farmers hard this winter. Horse rescue groups, and private owners, are struggling to afford hay for their animals as the price has tripled in recent months to some of the highest levels ever seen. CLICK HERE to read [...]
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Animal Health Branch (AHB), veterinarians are currently investigating infections of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) and Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) (Babesia equi) in racing Quarter Horses. The investigation began in July 2012, following confirmation of EIA in a racing Quarter Horse initially sampled to meet California Horse Racing Board entry [...]
Got this notice from the California State Veterinarian’s office – it’s important information for anyone showing in California. There are important differences between the CA drug rules, and the USEF rules, and exhibitors have to follow the most stringent rule. Firocoxib (Equioxx®) CA – Prohibited: Requires 24 hour withdrawal prior to competition USEF – Permissible: [...]
More than a dozen states are participating in a new interstate travel permit for horse events. The permits allow horses and their owners to travel to events in participating states for six months. This new permit can be used instead of the typical 30-day health certificate, and can be obtained from an accredited veterinarian. Other [...]
Following an earlier series of articles about drugs and racehorses, the New York Times has now published an article on drugs and show horses. CLICK HERE to read the article. DR. RAMEY NOTES: In the United States, drugs are rampant in essentially every industry where horses are asked to perform. Horse industries are going to [...]