Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
 February 28, 2007
Springfield, Ill. - 2/28/07 - A bill that would prohibit the transportation of horses into Illinois for the purpose of slaughter for human consumption was introduced to the state legislature last week. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Molaro (D-Chicago), the bill was introduced Feb. 22, representing the state?s second try at an anti-slaughter bill. A similar bill was passed in the Illinois Senate in 2004, but was defeated in the house.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
February 1, 2007
By:Krista Schultz
National Report — A horse imported from Germany and treated for fever at a USDA facility has been connected to an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus – type 1 (EHV-1) affecting 14 horses, half of which have died.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
January 1, 2007
Schaumburg, Ill. — Reported rabies cases dropped in 2005, according to a report in the December Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
January 1, 2007
San Antonio — Attendance records were shattered at the recently concluded American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) meeting.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
January 1, 2007
Austin, Texas — The Texas Animal Health Commission advised equine owners and DVMs to use best practices for the prevention of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) following an outbreak in nearby states.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
January 1, 2007
By:Bill Gillette
Fort Collins, Colo. — Old age was the number one cause of death for horses, according to a recently released study of equine health from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
December 1, 2006
By:Daniel R. Verdon
Lexington, Ky.— In combating an infectious disease outbreak, communication is key.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
November 1, 2006
Lexington, Ky.— A recently concluded racehorse summit resulted in the drafting of action plans targeting six areas to improve conditions in the Thoroughbred industry.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
October 1, 2006
Fort Collins, Colo. — A $1-million gift to Colorado State University's equine veterinary program will support internationally known equine orthopedics and reproduction research at the university.
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