USEF Hurricane Katrina Equine Relief

For those wishing to assist horses affected by Hurricane Katrina:

Shelter and Veterinary Services Needed for Hurricane Katrina's Equine Refugees
Place Your Facility on the USEF Hurricane Equine Relief List (Lexington, KY)
As Americans view the newscasts of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina it is clear that both humans and animals require immediate emergency relief from not only official agencies but from the generosity of individuals.
If you have a facility or pasture which you can offer to house refugee horses and ponies, victims of Hurricane Katrina, please email your name, address, phone number and email address to kcadams@usef.org , or at 859-225-6993, (please email if at all possible as we expect a heavy load of calls.) If you can volunteer veterinary services please submit your contact information. The USEF is posting a listing by state of these facilities for horses and ponies on our website. The list will be accessed by going to www.usef.org, on the right side of the homepage click on Hurricane Katrina Equine Relief. It is expected to be operational by tonight, August 31st and will serve as a master list to help horse owners in Katrina's path find help. Other equine organizations wishing to assist the effort and link to the list should also email kcadams@usef.org.
We urge the participation of anyone who has the space, licensed veterinary expertise and tenderness of heart to help these equine refugees.

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APHIS VS Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report

APHIS VS Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report: "No new vesicular stomatitis positive premises were identified in Arizona or Texas."

American Saddlebred Horse Association - Press Release

American Saddlebred Horse Association - Press Release: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Contact, Reeves Kirtner, Communications Manager
Breeders and owners asked to assist in lordosis research
Lexington, Kentucky � The American Saddlebred Horse Association is asking breeders to assist in its ongoing research to find the genetic cause of lordosis.
ASHA has been funding research to find the genetic cause of lordosis in American Saddlebreds since 2003. Dr. Patrick Gallagher, of PCG Equine Research, was selected by the Association�s board of directors to perform the research."

Virus infects 30 Arizona horses

Virus infects 30 Arizona horses: "Virus infects 30 Arizona horses
Quarantines ordered; spread to cattle is possible
Mary Jo Pitzl
The Arizona Republic
Jun. 8, 2005 12:00 AM
An outbreak of a viral infection has put 28 horse properties in the state under quarantine, caused other states to block entry of Arizona horses and heightened concerns that the virus could spread to Arizona's cattle industry.

Since late April, 30 horses have been confirmed with the virus, an untreatable but non-lethal ailment that can cause painful lesions in the mouth area and can spread readily to other horses as well as cattle and sheep.

The virus has also shown up in five horses in New Mexico, and two outside Austin, but Arizona remains the biggest center of activity."

More cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in Arizona

May 15, 2005
Critical New Information
This situation report includes updated information (as of 5/15/05 ) on the occurrence of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in New Mexico and Arizona. Three new vesicular stomatitis positive premises were identified in Arizona during this reporting period. All three of these premises are located in Yavapai County . No additional vesicular stomatitis cases have been detected in New Mexico. No species other than horses have been affected to date in this year's outbreak. "

APHIS Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report

APHIS | Hot Issues: "Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report
May 9, 2005
Critical New Information
This situation report includes updated information (as of 5/8/05) on the occurrence of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in New Mexico and Arizona. The report shows a total of 6 cases in Arizona, with 4 premises being under quarantine (2 in Maricopa County and 2 in Yavapai County). To date, the only affected species in Arizona and New Mexico has been equine."

First Case of West Nile Virus Found In An Arizona Horse This Year

(Phoenix, AZ) -- The first case of West Nile Virus found in a horse this year was discovered in Mesa, Arizona. The case was first confirmed April 20, 2005. The animal was euthanized. Last year, 109 cases
were discovered in horses in Arizona. West Nile affects horses much more often than any other domestic
animals. Many horses infected with West Nile do not develop any illness, but of horses that become ill about
one-third die or need to be euthanized. For more information click on the link: Press Release

Three Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis Found In Horses in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Agriculture has confirmed 3 cases of VS in horses. One case is in Wittmann and the other 2 near Camp Verde, AZ. Vesicular Stomatitis causes blister-like lesions to form in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves and teats. These blisters swell and break leaving raw tissue that is so painful that afected animals usually refuse to eat or drink and may show signs of lameness. To learn more click on the link: Press Release

Not So Friendly "Flicka" - Apr 29, 2005 - E! Online News

According to the American Humane Society, two horses have died on the set in only two weeks during the remake production of the movie "My Friend Flicka".
Not So Friendly "Flicka" - Apr 29, 2005 - E! Online News