Feb 08, 2010 07:19AM

USDA to Revise Animal Disease Traceability Approach

The USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "After...

Feb 08, 2010 01:46AM

Different West Nile Virus Genetic Lineage Evolving?

It's a variant of Murphy's Law: Anytime you think you have a handle on something, the unexpected happens and you're off balance again. The equine health world might be in this boat now concerning West Nile virus infection in horses. With...

Feb 08, 2010 01:44AM

Equine Carpal Spavin Treatment

Carpal spavin is a degenerative form of osteoarthritis located at the junction of the medial splint bone (the inside part) and the second carpal (knee) joint. Not only does this result in crippling lameness, but quality of life issues often lead to...

Feb 08, 2010 08:42AM

Flaxen Chestnut Color Inheritance Studied

Chestnut Morgan horses with lighter manes and tails, called "flaxen," are the subject of a research project seeking to unlock some of the mysteries of coat color inheritance. The preliminary results from the Morgan study have produced...

Feb 08, 2010 01:56AM

Spring Vaccination Schedules Shared by Readers

More than 900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "When does your veterinarian give your horse(s) spring shots?" Results were as follows:  April 40.49% (366) March...