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DECEMBER/JANUARY 2007/08
Vol 29 No 4

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DECEMBER/JANUARY 2007/08
Vol 29 No 4

CONTENTS

BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION - equine influenza and the future
by Portland Jones and Julia McLean
The number of infected properties is decreasing but this epidemic is going to change equestrian sport and culture in this country and the exact nature of these changes will be dependent upon how we, as an industry, use what we have learned in the past few months.

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FEEDING HORSES WITH EQUINE INFLUENZA by Dr Peter Huntington, Kentucky Equine Research Ensuring your EI affected horse receives adequate feed to maintain weight, and essential vitamins and minerals for immune system support may mean altering its diet.

EQUINE INFLUENZA DEVASTATES AMERICA by CuChullaine O’Reilly
In 1872 America relied on horse transport and the nation was stopped in its tracks as two waves of the infection swept the country and left everything in their path in ruins in weeks.

OVER TO YOU
Your chance to have a say! Readers give their thoughts on a range of topics.

HEADSHAKING - all shook up part 3 with Andrew McLean and Louise Atkinson
Our series on headshaking concludes with a look at the behavioural and training aspects that may contribute to this complex problem.

UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS - victor harbor tramway by Amanda Macpherson
A transport service dating back 150 years, the Tram Horses of Victor Harbor S.A. are a living piece of history.

WOUND TECHNOLOGY - from humans to horses by Tom Moates Horses
with large gaping wounds are benefiting from the adaptation of human technology that involves a small electric pump to apply continual suction on a wound.

TEMPLATE FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR - Part 2 by Portland Jones
Reinforcing and refining the exercises and aids from part one, the horse now moves to transitions and lateral work that can be implemented in-hand and under saddle.

EQUINE LOG CABIN - stable design by Katherine Waddington
Built from recycled materials, this rustic stable at the bottom of the garden is an example of using whatever materials you have at hand.

ARENA CONSTRUCTION - part 3 - finishing touches by Coralie Smyth, with Todd Cunningham
The final article in this series covers issues such as setting up an appropriate lighting system, fencing methods, surface containment options, landscaping and other aesthetics.

READER’S STORY - Filly Fights Back by Belinda Camarda
Despite stripping her leg to the bone and developing weight bearing complications, this filly fought back with the help of committed owners and expert veterinary care.

Virbac QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Your questions are answered by experienced horsemen and women, professionals, trainers and riders. Products from Virbac are given for published letters.

GIFTS TO GET FOR CHRISTMAS
Half the fun of giving Christmas gifts to those involved with horses, is finding what new and wonderful products are available.

DOES AUSTRALIA NEED A NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION SCHEME? by Julia McLean
The advent of Equine Influenza into NSW and Queensland has raised the awareness of the importance of being able to contact all horse owners in emergency situations - and highlights the flow-on benefits for horse welfare.

SILENT AND DEADLY - equine herpes by Dr JR Gilkerson BVSc, BSc (Vet) PhD E.V.A.
Control of the spread of equine herpes virus amongst horses, especially breeding stock, is a matter of prevention rather than ‘cure’.

TOM QUILTY ENDURANCE RIDE
This 160 kilometre ride usually attracts elite Australian and international endurance riders and this year it was scheduled to run in WA. Equine Influenza caused the closing of the borders so only WA horses could compete, but the event continued the Quilty tradition.

HORSEFRONT
The latest in news, veterinary advances and horse happenings.

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