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Table
1.
Relationship between heat cycle status and carnitine concentration.
Horse name
Date
Faith
2/2 2/7 2/13 2/19 2/25 2/2 2/7 2/13 2/19 2/25 2/2 2/7 2/13 2/19 2/25 2/2 2/7 2/13 2.19 2/25
Kim J
Stolen
Bellwood Kate
Heat cycle status in in in out out out out out indifferent in out out in in out out in in in out /
during this period in an effort to establish the validity of the equation for other breeds of mares. This period will include both the transitional period of February and the regular heat cycle of early spring.
REFERENCES 1. Bibber L, Emaus R, Valkner K, Farrell S: S. FedProc 41:2858-2862,1982. 2. Bibber L, Krahling JB, Clarke PRH, Valkner KJ, Tolbert NE: Arch Biochem Biophys 211:599-604,1981. 3. Borum P: Ann Rev Nutr 3:223259,1983. 4. Borum P: Can JPhysio/Pharmaco/ 63:571-576,1985. 5. Marquis NR, Fritz IB: J Lipid Red 5:1984-1987,1964. 6. McGarry JD, Foster DW: Ann Rev Riochem 49:395-420,1980. 7. Rebouch CJ, Engel AG: Mayo C/inic 58:533-540,1983. 8. Van HisberghVWM, VeerkampJH, Glatz JFC: BiochemJ 182:353-360,1979.
USDA FINALIZES RULE CHANGES FOR HORSES FROM CEM COUNTRIES USDA has published a final rule amending the regulations governing horses that are
Volume 11, Number 4, 1991
Carnltlne conc. (I~I) 25.4 31.2 34.5 21.2 25.8 15.6 9.6 21.2 23.2 33.1 15.5 15.6 30.4 38.7 15.2 15.5 30.0 29.0 30.0 26.0
Carnitine ~ (v.M) + 5.8 + 3.3 -13.3 + 4.6 - 6.0 +11.6 + 2.0 + 9.9 + 0.1 +14.8 + 8.3 -23.5 +11.5 - 1.0 + 1.0 - 4.0
Follicle size (cm) 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 4 3 4 0
imported from countries affected with Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM). The rule does not apply to Thoroughbreds from England, Ireland or France enteringunder racing status. Requirements remain the same for those horses. The new rule took effect on May 17, 1991. USDA estimates that the changes to the previous requirements will reduce the cost of importing stallions from CEM countries by $360 and mares requiring sinusectomy surgery by $100 in the country of origin. Previously horses were required to undergo treamaent for CEM before being tested. The new rule eliminates the required treatments in the country of origin except for stallions which test positive to CEM before export. The new rule also eliminates two sets of previously required test cultures from stallions and three sets of test cultures required from mares. However, an additional set of test cultures is added for mares after arrival in the U.S., but before being treated. Requirements for animals after arrival have not been changed except for this addition. The requirement that the sinusectomy surgery, if necessary, be completed in the country of origin has been removed. Instead, the importer is given the choice of having the surgery done in the country of origin or in the U.S. If the importer chooses to have the sinusectomy surgery done in the U.S. it must be completed at one of two sites: Comell University at Ithaca, New York, or at the Universityof California-Davis, at Davis, California.
i ne new rule ~uso mares a numoer or changes to regulations for temporary importation of competition horses from CEM affected countries, as well as for horses which have originated in non-CEM Countries but have spent time in a CEM country within the 12 months preceding expert to the U.S. The final rule incorporates no additional changes to the proposed rule published for public comment on June 1, 1990. Several comments were submitted for USDA's consideration including comments from the American Horse Council. For a copy of the final rule, please contact Amy Wallop, American Horse Council, 1700 K Street, NW #300, Washington, DC 20006.
LEADING ORGANIZATION FOR ENDURANCE RIDERS JOINS AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) recently joined the AHC as an organizational member. AERC is dedicated to enhancing the sport of endurance riding. As a rapidly growing sport, the AERC has an active interest in
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informing their members on key issues facing the industry. Further information on AERC can be obtained form Toni Fonseca, Executive Director, AERC, 701 High Street, Suite 203, Auburn, CA 95603. Phone: 916-823-2260.
BREED ASSOCIATIONS ENCOURAGED TO WORK WITH STATE HORSE COUNCILS At the March 3 meeting of the AHC's State Horse Council Advisory Committee (SHCAC) meeting, the committee agreed to further pursue a direct relationship with state breed associations. Ed Roberts of the American Paint Horse Association took the lead in this effort last Fall when he sent out a letter to all state breed affiliates requesting they contact and work with their state horse council on issues of common concern. To date the Peruvian Pasos, Palominos and Buckskins have followed suit. To obtain a list of state horse council contacts, call Mary Midkiff at the AHC office, 202-296-4031. This effort helps to strengthen the nationwidenetwork of horse people workhag together.
If you think that a Heart Rate Computer is only for measuring heart rate . . . THINK AGAIN! One of the best and simplest ways to I~. understand how your horse is REALLY feeling or progressing during V r training is by the reaction of its HEART RATE. ,~...,.~ The N E W EQUISTAT HR8AE measures: ~ ] • FITNESS ~ [ How hard did your horse REALLY work? • ATTITUDE Concentration and concealed fear • PAIN The day before he jogs lame Now USED by many major on board / off board veterinary schools, by HEART RATE leading trainers, and by COMPUTER with MEMORY hundreds of horsemen. Call or write for more information, ~r to place your order. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. In PA (215) 347-1641,
P.O. Box 185, Doe Run Road, Unionville, Pennsylvania 19375, U.S.A. [] SendmoreinformationontheEQBHRSAE. []Haveasalesmanca]lrne. NOwner [-]Trainer Name Ad~'ess
City/State~o Phone
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DIRECTOR SEES PARTNERSHIPS AS VITAL "Partnerships are vitally necessary in helping us meet the public's growing recreational demands," stated James Ridenour, director of the National Park Service (NPS). He addressed key recreation interest and industry leaders at the American Recreation Coalition's monthly Recreation Exchange speaker series, about issues affecting the nation's park system and recreation services. "Without the active involvementof the private sector, we could not begin to preservelet alone manage-the amount of land needed to meet the outdoor recreation and open space needs of our population," continued Ridenour. He stated that NPS was focusing on education and interpretive efforts concerning natural resources, outdoor experiences, and compatible uses of the 357 sites they manage. Ridenour stressed the need for cooperation between the NPS, other federal land managing agencies and Park users. Ridenour noted that the NPS is trying to meet the needs of recent boom in recreation activitiesand avoidconflicts causedby increased trailuse withbetterresearch, communicationand education about different interest needs. With the change in the NPS role, and their call for input from the private sector, the horse industry has a terrific opportunity to help provide educational .information about horses on trails. Through communications with local NPS offices, horse people who use Park Service land can develop strong communicatiom and positive relationships with the NPS.
STENHOLM REINTRODUCES BREAK-IN BILL On May 20, CongressmanCharles Stenholm (D-TX) introducedthe FarmAnimaland Research Facilities ProtectionAct of 1991 (H. R. 2407). The legislation is aimed at animal rights groups and the growing number of illegal acts against U. S. farmers, ranchers, food processors and agricultural and biomedical researchers. Similar legislation was reported out of the Agricultural Committee last year but not acted upon by the full House. In introducing the legislation, Congressman Stenholm said: "Regrettably, it is apparent that current laws are not discouraging acts of violence against meatprocessors, livestock auctions, biomedicalresearchers, farmers and ranchers, and others who handle the animals.
More than 100 such acts have occurred in the last 10 years against farmers and researchers, acts that seem to be escalating both in number each year and in their level of violence." Farmers and ranchers, Stertholm said, "are the newest targets of this criminal activity, and are perhaps the most vulnerable.Most cannot afford sophisticated or even rudimentary security systems and personnel." The legislation applies to any animal used for food, fiber, production, agriculture, research, education, testing, or exhibition. This would include most horses. An animal facility is defined as any vehicle, structure, research facility or premises where an animal is handled, housed, exhibited, bred or offered for sale. The bill would make it a federal offense to steal or release an animal from a facility, damage property, enter a facility in order to destroy or obtain records, data, equipment or animals, or to receive or conceal stolen animals or records. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General to conduct a study on domestic and internationalterrorism against animal research, production and processing facilities and all other facilities in which animals are used for research, food production or exhibition. The report must be submitted to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees within a year of the Act's becoming law.
ADVERTISERS' INDEX BET Reproductive Laboratories ...... 231
Classic Medical Supply EQB, Inc .......................................... ....................
2 0 9
250 Hoechst-Roussel Agri-Vet .......... 252,C3 Holmes Laboratories, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 213 Immunovet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Life Data Labs, Inc ........................... 234 Luitpold Pharmaceuticals ........... 205,C2 MSD AGVET ..................................... C4 Newton Baker Insurance ................. 249 Pierson, Robert ............................... 219 Vita Royal Products, Inc .................. 228 Vitality Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 219 Veterinary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you have a "practice" subscription? Wouldn't you rather have your own copy? To receive a personal copy of JEVS SEND $40.00 US ($45.00 Overseas) and your home address to the Circulation Department, Joumal of Equine Veterinary Science P.O. Box 1209 Wildomar, CA 92395 USA
EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE
1.
Relationship between heat cycle status and carnitine concentration.
Horse name
Date
Faith
2/2 2/7 2/13 2/19 2/25 2/2 2/7 2/13 2/19 2/25 2/2 2/7 2/13 2/19 2/25 2/2 2/7 2/13 2.19 2/25
Kim J
Stolen
Bellwood Kate
Heat cycle status in in in out out out out out indifferent in out out in in out out in in in out /
during this period in an effort to establish the validity of the equation for other breeds of mares. This period will include both the transitional period of February and the regular heat cycle of early spring.
REFERENCES 1. Bibber L, Emaus R, Valkner K, Farrell S: S. FedProc 41:2858-2862,1982. 2. Bibber L, Krahling JB, Clarke PRH, Valkner KJ, Tolbert NE: Arch Biochem Biophys 211:599-604,1981. 3. Borum P: Ann Rev Nutr 3:223259,1983. 4. Borum P: Can JPhysio/Pharmaco/ 63:571-576,1985. 5. Marquis NR, Fritz IB: J Lipid Red 5:1984-1987,1964. 6. McGarry JD, Foster DW: Ann Rev Riochem 49:395-420,1980. 7. Rebouch CJ, Engel AG: Mayo C/inic 58:533-540,1983. 8. Van HisberghVWM, VeerkampJH, Glatz JFC: BiochemJ 182:353-360,1979.
USDA FINALIZES RULE CHANGES FOR HORSES FROM CEM COUNTRIES USDA has published a final rule amending the regulations governing horses that are
Volume 11, Number 4, 1991
Carnltlne conc. (I~I) 25.4 31.2 34.5 21.2 25.8 15.6 9.6 21.2 23.2 33.1 15.5 15.6 30.4 38.7 15.2 15.5 30.0 29.0 30.0 26.0
Carnitine ~ (v.M) + 5.8 + 3.3 -13.3 + 4.6 - 6.0 +11.6 + 2.0 + 9.9 + 0.1 +14.8 + 8.3 -23.5 +11.5 - 1.0 + 1.0 - 4.0
Follicle size (cm) 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 4 3 4 0
imported from countries affected with Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM). The rule does not apply to Thoroughbreds from England, Ireland or France enteringunder racing status. Requirements remain the same for those horses. The new rule took effect on May 17, 1991. USDA estimates that the changes to the previous requirements will reduce the cost of importing stallions from CEM countries by $360 and mares requiring sinusectomy surgery by $100 in the country of origin. Previously horses were required to undergo treamaent for CEM before being tested. The new rule eliminates the required treatments in the country of origin except for stallions which test positive to CEM before export. The new rule also eliminates two sets of previously required test cultures from stallions and three sets of test cultures required from mares. However, an additional set of test cultures is added for mares after arrival in the U.S., but before being treated. Requirements for animals after arrival have not been changed except for this addition. The requirement that the sinusectomy surgery, if necessary, be completed in the country of origin has been removed. Instead, the importer is given the choice of having the surgery done in the country of origin or in the U.S. If the importer chooses to have the sinusectomy surgery done in the U.S. it must be completed at one of two sites: Comell University at Ithaca, New York, or at the Universityof California-Davis, at Davis, California.
i ne new rule ~uso mares a numoer or changes to regulations for temporary importation of competition horses from CEM affected countries, as well as for horses which have originated in non-CEM Countries but have spent time in a CEM country within the 12 months preceding expert to the U.S. The final rule incorporates no additional changes to the proposed rule published for public comment on June 1, 1990. Several comments were submitted for USDA's consideration including comments from the American Horse Council. For a copy of the final rule, please contact Amy Wallop, American Horse Council, 1700 K Street, NW #300, Washington, DC 20006.
LEADING ORGANIZATION FOR ENDURANCE RIDERS JOINS AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) recently joined the AHC as an organizational member. AERC is dedicated to enhancing the sport of endurance riding. As a rapidly growing sport, the AERC has an active interest in
249
informing their members on key issues facing the industry. Further information on AERC can be obtained form Toni Fonseca, Executive Director, AERC, 701 High Street, Suite 203, Auburn, CA 95603. Phone: 916-823-2260.
BREED ASSOCIATIONS ENCOURAGED TO WORK WITH STATE HORSE COUNCILS At the March 3 meeting of the AHC's State Horse Council Advisory Committee (SHCAC) meeting, the committee agreed to further pursue a direct relationship with state breed associations. Ed Roberts of the American Paint Horse Association took the lead in this effort last Fall when he sent out a letter to all state breed affiliates requesting they contact and work with their state horse council on issues of common concern. To date the Peruvian Pasos, Palominos and Buckskins have followed suit. To obtain a list of state horse council contacts, call Mary Midkiff at the AHC office, 202-296-4031. This effort helps to strengthen the nationwidenetwork of horse people workhag together.
If you think that a Heart Rate Computer is only for measuring heart rate . . . THINK AGAIN! One of the best and simplest ways to I~. understand how your horse is REALLY feeling or progressing during V r training is by the reaction of its HEART RATE. ,~...,.~ The N E W EQUISTAT HR8AE measures: ~ ] • FITNESS ~ [ How hard did your horse REALLY work? • ATTITUDE Concentration and concealed fear • PAIN The day before he jogs lame Now USED by many major on board / off board veterinary schools, by HEART RATE leading trainers, and by COMPUTER with MEMORY hundreds of horsemen. Call or write for more information, ~r to place your order. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. In PA (215) 347-1641,
P.O. Box 185, Doe Run Road, Unionville, Pennsylvania 19375, U.S.A. [] SendmoreinformationontheEQBHRSAE. []Haveasalesmanca]lrne. NOwner [-]Trainer Name Ad~'ess
City/State~o Phone
250
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DIRECTOR SEES PARTNERSHIPS AS VITAL "Partnerships are vitally necessary in helping us meet the public's growing recreational demands," stated James Ridenour, director of the National Park Service (NPS). He addressed key recreation interest and industry leaders at the American Recreation Coalition's monthly Recreation Exchange speaker series, about issues affecting the nation's park system and recreation services. "Without the active involvementof the private sector, we could not begin to preservelet alone manage-the amount of land needed to meet the outdoor recreation and open space needs of our population," continued Ridenour. He stated that NPS was focusing on education and interpretive efforts concerning natural resources, outdoor experiences, and compatible uses of the 357 sites they manage. Ridenour stressed the need for cooperation between the NPS, other federal land managing agencies and Park users. Ridenour noted that the NPS is trying to meet the needs of recent boom in recreation activitiesand avoidconflicts causedby increased trailuse withbetterresearch, communicationand education about different interest needs. With the change in the NPS role, and their call for input from the private sector, the horse industry has a terrific opportunity to help provide educational .information about horses on trails. Through communications with local NPS offices, horse people who use Park Service land can develop strong communicatiom and positive relationships with the NPS.
STENHOLM REINTRODUCES BREAK-IN BILL On May 20, CongressmanCharles Stenholm (D-TX) introducedthe FarmAnimaland Research Facilities ProtectionAct of 1991 (H. R. 2407). The legislation is aimed at animal rights groups and the growing number of illegal acts against U. S. farmers, ranchers, food processors and agricultural and biomedical researchers. Similar legislation was reported out of the Agricultural Committee last year but not acted upon by the full House. In introducing the legislation, Congressman Stenholm said: "Regrettably, it is apparent that current laws are not discouraging acts of violence against meatprocessors, livestock auctions, biomedicalresearchers, farmers and ranchers, and others who handle the animals.
More than 100 such acts have occurred in the last 10 years against farmers and researchers, acts that seem to be escalating both in number each year and in their level of violence." Farmers and ranchers, Stertholm said, "are the newest targets of this criminal activity, and are perhaps the most vulnerable.Most cannot afford sophisticated or even rudimentary security systems and personnel." The legislation applies to any animal used for food, fiber, production, agriculture, research, education, testing, or exhibition. This would include most horses. An animal facility is defined as any vehicle, structure, research facility or premises where an animal is handled, housed, exhibited, bred or offered for sale. The bill would make it a federal offense to steal or release an animal from a facility, damage property, enter a facility in order to destroy or obtain records, data, equipment or animals, or to receive or conceal stolen animals or records. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General to conduct a study on domestic and internationalterrorism against animal research, production and processing facilities and all other facilities in which animals are used for research, food production or exhibition. The report must be submitted to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees within a year of the Act's becoming law.
ADVERTISERS' INDEX BET Reproductive Laboratories ...... 231
Classic Medical Supply EQB, Inc .......................................... ....................
2 0 9
250 Hoechst-Roussel Agri-Vet .......... 252,C3 Holmes Laboratories, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 213 Immunovet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Life Data Labs, Inc ........................... 234 Luitpold Pharmaceuticals ........... 205,C2 MSD AGVET ..................................... C4 Newton Baker Insurance ................. 249 Pierson, Robert ............................... 219 Vita Royal Products, Inc .................. 228 Vitality Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 219 Veterinary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you have a "practice" subscription? Wouldn't you rather have your own copy? To receive a personal copy of JEVS SEND $40.00 US ($45.00 Overseas) and your home address to the Circulation Department, Joumal of Equine Veterinary Science P.O. Box 1209 Wildomar, CA 92395 USA
EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE