Dr. Alison Moore's Blog
What To Know About Strangles
August 13, 2020:
Dr. Alison Moore, Lead Veterinarian for Animal Health and Welfare at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, has penned the following Q & A feature pertaining to equine strangles.
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E. coli, water testing and horses – What are the risks?
March 23, 2017:
When people hear “E. coli” thoughts may drift to reports of waterborne illness such as the Walkerton outbreak of 2000.
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Bathe, Scrape, Repeat: Keeping horses cool in hot and humid weather
July 22, 2016:
Bathing horses is second nature to most in the harness racing business but there are a few things to keep in mind during times of hot and humid weather conditions.
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An ounce of prevention
September 13, 2014:
This Sunday, September 14, horse people from all over the province and beyond will descend upon the Flamboro Backstretch for the annual Canadian Yearling Sale. One thing that won’t likely be on the top of their minds: Biosecurity!
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Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy: Dealing with an Outbreak
March 10, 2014:
The neurological form of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) called Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) reared its ugly head in outbreaks involving both the Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing industries last May/June.
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Winter Racing – The Breath of Cold Air
February 25, 2014:
As I was flipping through channels watching the recently concluded Sochi Winter Olympics, I landed on the image of a Nordic skier coughing just after he finished his race.