Equine Health

Hoosier Strangles Cases Confirmed

September 16, 2009

Hoosier Park Racing and Casino received confirmation today that the two horses previously exhibiting signs of Streptococcus equi (equine strangles), have been confirmed positive.

BC Horses Test Positive For West Nile

September 14, 2009

According to a report by thegovmonitor.com, it has been confirmed that a horse in both the Fraser Valley and in the South Okanagan have been infected with the West Nile Virus.

Barn Quarantined At Hoosier Park

September 12, 2009

Hoosier Park Racing and Casino took precautionary measures today when symptoms of a case of Streptococcus equi (strangles), a contagious bacterial disease, was suspected in a thoroughbred racehorse on...

Heat Is Hazardous To Horses

An interesting article was posted today on CentreWellington.com pertaining to heat-related hazards that can effect horses.

$1M For Stem Cell Research At U Of G

A University of Guelph researcher has been awarded a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship worth more than $1 million over three years to advance pioneering research into using stem cells to treat cart...

Study: Furosemide Reduces EIPH

According to the results of a recent study, it has been proven that furosemide decreases the incidence of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in racehorses. The study, conducted by Colorado ...

Strangles At Saratoga

A case of strangles was confirmed in Drew Bromac N, a horse stabled at Saratoga Raceway, on Saturday, May 9. Many tracks have since banned horses that were recently at the New York state racetrack.

Breeders Need Clear, Immediate Solution To CEM/Border Issue

Tammy McNiven, vice chair of Standardbred Canada and co-owner of Twinbrook Farms, has advised Trot Insider of some time-sensitive issues regarding the importation of chilled semen from the United Stat...

Report: Kentucky Possibly Rid Of CEM

According to an article on kentucky.com, the state of Kentucky may be rid of the sexually-transmitted equine disease contagious equine metritis (CEM).

Dr. Moore Talks Strangles

With strangles outbreaks in both eastern and western Canada, Dr. Alison Moore has provided Trot Insider with some in-depth information about Streptococcus equi.

Truro Card This Sunday

Truro Raceway has been cleared to resume its 2009 race meet and race secretary Joe Kelly says the track will stage a race program on Sunday, March 8.

Strangles Death At Northlands

It has been reported that Northlands Park has been forced to close a barn on its premises due to a strangles outbreak that recently claimed the life of a standardbred during the recently-concluded mee...