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OTHER NEWS:Equine-Reproduction.com LLC to Present at the Colloquium for Equine ReproductionWe are pleased to announce that Equine-Reproduction.com LLC's Jos Mottershead will be one of the presenters at the Colloquium for Equine Reproduction to be held at Hereford racecourse in the United Kingdom on October 29th, 2011. Jos will be presenting on subject matter related to the stallion. Other scheduled presenters include Dr Jenny Ousey (Assessment of Fetal Health in the Pregnant Mare); Dr Julia Kydd (Formation of the equine placenta and the immune response); Mr John Spencer (Potential research to support mare practice); Mrs Emma Tomlinson (Potential research to support embryo transfer practice)*. More information can be obtained from the above link or by reviewing this flyer.The aim of the Colloquium - the second to be held - is to create a centre of gravity for a diverse range of mammalian/equine reproduction academics, horse breeders (from both large and small commercial stud farms), veterinarians and students to create a synergistic network of contacts and collaborators and to facilitate structured discussion. Last year's Colloquium hosted by Aberystwyth University was deemed to be a success with over 100 delegates from around the world attending. *All subject matter and speakers subject to change. 9/29/2011
Equine-Reproduction.com LLC Expands Operations to Europe with Acquisition of Equine Reproduction Ltd. in the UKEquine-Reproduction.com LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of the English-based business Equine Reproduction Ltd. Previously managed by Jamie Anderson, who will remain in the position, Equine Reproduction Ltd has rapidly grown in the last four years to become one of England's leading equine semen freezing operations. In 2010, Equine Reproduction Ltd exported the most number of semen doses of any UK-based semen processing company.Equine-Reproduction.com LLC is an American-based company offering a broad range of equine reproduction related services including semen freezing and embryo transfer. It is known world-wide for it's informational web site and in several countries including the UK, for it's informative shortcourses about equine reproduction. The combined businesses - which will operate in Europe under the Equine-Reproduction.com LLC banner - will initially be offering mobile semen freezing services and equine reproduction management advice and training, as well as educational services in the form of the shortcourses, the next one of which will be scheduled early in 2012. President of Equine-Reproduction.com LLC, Jos Mottershead - who was born and brought up in England - said: "We have long been desirous of expanding into the European market, having been able to just touch the surface with offering Defra-approved AI training courses in the UK. The acquisition of Equine Reproduction Ltd. seemed a logical next step towards increasing the availability of our services world-wide. We are thrilled that this has come together and look forward to being able to assist British and European breeders more extensively. From a personal perspective, it is also of course a delight to be able to bring our business to my homeland". 9/15/2011
Equine-Reproduction.com LLC Announces Fund Raising Raffle to Benefit CSU's Fire-Ravaged ERL Following in the footsteps of last year's successful raffle of the warmblood foal Adieu d'Avalon to benefit injured Olympiad Courtney King Dye, Equine-Reproduction.com LLC is pleased to announce that it will be working with Avalon Equine to promote the raffle of another warmblood foal bred by Avalon Equine, with the proceeds this year going to the Equine Reproduction Laboratory (ERL) at Colorado State University, which recently experienced a disastrous fire that gutted the building and destroyed years of research and equipment.More details of the raffle will follow shortly! 7/29/2011
World-renowned Equine Reproduction Research Laboratory at CSU Destroyed by FireThe Equine Reproduction Laboratory at the Foothills Campus of Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. One report estimated damage at twelve million dollars, however CSU officials have not indicated the value of the loss. Fortunately no humans or horses were injured, however the potential loss of data and ongoing research equipment cannot possibly have a dollar value placed upon it. The Equine Reproduction Research Facility at CSU has been a world-leader in research for many years, having been responsible for the development of many ground-breaking procedures in embryo transfer and semen freezing in more recent years, and basic equine AI and semen collection and handling techniques during the dawn of artificial insemination in the equine. CSU spokeswoman Dell Rae Moellenbert said that it was not clear what the long-term impact would be on the facility, but that in the short term, day-to-day work at the laboratory would be relocated. It is not known how much data or research may have been lost.7/26/2011
New Case of CEM Identified in Arizona, USAIdentification of a new case of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) was announced today by the Arizona Department of Agriculture. It is reported that a 4 year-old Arabian stallion located in Maricopa County AZ was being tested for international semen transport when it was identified as carrying the CEM causative agent Taylorella equigenitalis. Five other contact horses are currently being tested and are under quarantine, although farm records suggests that animals in three different States are likely to be involved in immediate contact traceback testing.7/26/2011
EVA Outbreak in FranceTwo farms in south-eastern France have been involved in an outbreak of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), a disease not seen in that country since 2007. The affected farms breed Lusitano horses near Marseille and Montpellier. A stallion, several mares and a deceased neonate were identified as carrying the virus in late June. Currently it appears that the outbreak is limited, although other contact horses originating from the farms are being tested. The initial source of the virus has not been identified.7/12/2011
OIE Reports Epidemiological Investigation of US CEM Outbreak "Closed"The World Organisation for Animal Health ("OIE") recently issued the following summary of the investigation into the two outbreaks of Contagious Equine Metritis and although a conclusive source has not been identified in the case of the larger (2008) outbreak, considers the investigation closed. With a lack of a confirmed source, and such a significant number of affected animals, it is unlikely that "CEM Free" status is to be reinstated (which would allow dropping of import restrictions by countries such as Canada) in the near future. The most likely source of the outbreak was identified as a stallion imported from Denmark in late 2000, but that is not absolutely confirmed.All epidemiologically linked horses have been identified and all testing and treatment protocols have been conducted in accordance with Federal, International, and expert guidance and requirements. Summary of the CEM events: Kentucky and Wisconsin Event Epidemiology Summary:
The comprehensive epidemiological investigations of the Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) events in the United States are closed. 1/7/2011
Interim Statement from CBSA Concerning "Valuation of Horse Semen" DocumentWe have received an interim clarification from Mr. Pierre Trudel, Manager of CBSA's Origin and Valuation Policy Unit. Upon his review of the document sent to many US horse breeders by the regional Windsor office of the CBSA - not from the CBSA National office (see below) - Mr. Trudel observed: "...we have determined that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will issue a National Customs Notice to clarify the question of customs valuation in the matter of equine semen importations". Mr. Trudel continued: "Based on my initial review of the document, I would like to clarify two points:
12/28/2010
CBSA "Responsibility of Vendors with Respect to Valuation of Horse Semen" Document Some larger American horse breeding operations that had exported semen to Canada within the last few years recently received in the mail a communication from the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) entitled "Advice Sheet - Responsibility of Vendors with Respect to Valuation of Horse Semen". Contained within that document were instructions that semen shippers should follow in completing the Customs Invoice, indicating that they should provide information that purported to assist CBSA agents to better determine the true valuation of the semen being imported to Canada. Some of the information required seemed quite reasonable, and would have been included as a matter of course anyway - namely the value of the stud fee (i.e. essentially the value of the semen being exported). Other information that was also "required" however seemed of less import, including costs related to "Analysis and Laboratory Fees" and "DNA testing", and charges related to obtaining issuance of the USDA "US Origin Health Certificate for Export of Equine Semen to Canada" - including the cost of travel for the person travelling to the USDA office for endorsement of that document! Not surprisingly, this "official request" for this information has caused consternation within some quarters of the equine breeding community and has even caused some breeders - who have been facing compliance with the more complicated regulations put in place following the CEM outbreak - to make the decision to no longer ship semen to Canada.A temporary clarification of the requirement for this information has been obtained by Equine-Reproduction.com, pending further clarification which will be provided following an internal review by the CBSA Valuation Policy Department. Although this is not an official statement, this is the current official position: The letter that was sent out to many US horse semen exporters was sent not by the national CBSA office, but solely by the Windsor, Ontario office. The policies and requirements set out in the document are therefore those of the Windsor office, and not national policy. In other words, at this time, the requirements would only apply in the event that semen was being shipped into Canada through the Windsor, Ontario office. The document and it's requirements are being reviewed to determine the need for the contents both on a local and national level. As part of that review, there will also be discussion with CFIA to see if information requested therein is something that is likely to be required by them. The CBSA Valuation Policy Manager will get back to us with an update, in all probability at some point early next week, at which time we will post more information here. 12/19/2010
New Ovulation Promotor for Mares Approved by FDA in USAHuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), "Ovuplant™", Recombinant LH, Biorelease Deslorelin... all have been used to good effect to promote timely ovulation in mares - some for many years, others more recently. Ovuplant™ was removed from the US market several years ago owing to problems experienced by some, and was largely replaced by compounded Deslorelin products such as biorelease Deslorelin produced by BET Pharmacy in Lexington, KY. A new product has now been approved by the FDA for use in the equine that will be likely to replace many of the current products including all the compounded Deslorelin products. SucroMate™ Equine - developed by Thorn BioScience LLC, a subsidiary of CreoSalus, Inc (Louisville, KY) - is likely to be available in the USA by the beginning of the 2011 breeding season. This is an FDA-approved controlled-release injectable Deslorelin acetate that is to be marketed and distributed in the US by Bioniche Life Sciences, a Canadian company, who also have the option for first rights for expansion of marketing into other territories. Research, testing and development of SucroMate™ by Thorn BioScience LLC has taken over a decade, and it was one of only 8 new FDA-approved animal health drugs in 2010.11/30/2010
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and enter your foal's gestational duration! Non-Reproduction Equine Headline News from: TheHorse.com News UK Study on Muscle Mass in Older Horses Under Way 27 Jan 2012 Kristine Urschel, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences, is working to understand why old age leads to the loss of muscle mass in horses.... Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions 27 Jan 2012 With breeding season fast approaching, stallions should undergo breeding soundness exams before starting to breed mares, whether via artificial insemination or live cover. ... Oregon Authorities Seize Thoroughbred Horse Herd 26 Jan 2012 A herd of allegedly maltreated Thoroughbred horses is in rehabilitative care after Sheriff's Department personnel in Crook County, Ore., seized the property on which they were residing. ... Reward Offered for Information on Colorado Horse Shootings 26 Jan 2012 Law enforcement authorities in Colorado are hoping a cash reward will help them identify who is responsible for the shooting deaths of 13 horses last December.... Federal Judge Declines to Prevent Nevada BLM Mustang Gathers 26 Jan 2012 A U.S. District Court Judge has denied wild horse advocates' request to halt Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wild horse gathers in Nevada on grounds that the court cannot rule on BLM round-up conduct that has yet taken place.... Efficacy of Manual Therapies on Back Pain (AAEP 2011) 25 Jan 2012 With massages, chiropractic care, and other manual therapy approaches, one could say today's horses are living the high life. But how effective are these modalities in relieving back pain? According to one researcher, they can be very effective.... California EHV-1: One New Case Confirmed 25 Jan 2012 The new Orange County case brings the total to 16 cases. No new cases were reported in Riverside County.... Thoroughbred Trainer Fined for Harassment of Veterinarian 25 Jan 2012 A New York Thoroughbred trainer has been fined $500 by state regulators for verbally harassing a veterinarian and her assistant following a drug test on a horse last March at Belmont Park, located in Elmont.... |
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