Vesicular Stomatitis

Vesicular stomatitis is a disease caused by a vesiculovirus of the rhabdoviridae family that can infect many animals, and occasionally even humans.
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Dutch Equestrian Federation Also Requests Independent Endurance Inquiry

The Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS) has joined the Swiss Equestrian Federation in asking the FEI for an independent commission to review the animal welfare and doping issues in the sport of Endurance. While the FEI is establishing a committee to conduct an investigation, it is to consist mainly of representatives who are closely affiliated to […]
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Big Star Withdrawn from Spruce Meadows Masters

Spruce Meadows is sorry to announce that Big Star, the top mount of Great Britain’s Nick Skelton, has been withdrawn from the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* due to an injury sustained while training at home. The ‘Masters’ will be held on September 4-8, 2013. Skelton stated, “This is indeed very disappointing. Big Star […]
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Royal Poster Contest

Calling all artists! The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is holding a design contest for their 2013 poster. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is all about the 4Fs – farm, fresh, fun and family. And they’re also home to the prestigious Royal Horse Show. They are looking for a design that reflects what they’re all about. […]
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Ontario

On August 16, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) was notified of a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in one horse in Simcoe County. The 11-year-old gelding had an incomplete vaccination history and no history of travel outside the county. The horse exhibited acute onset of depression and fever, with some neurological […]