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MRLS Probably Not Caused by Virus or Bacteria

A research project has determined that it probably isn't a virus or bacteria (a biological agent) that links the Eastern tent caterpillar (ETC) to mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).

 Friday, June 27, 2003

Winter Storms Pose Challenges to Veterinarians, Van Companies

From Kentucky up through New York, the recent winter storm's ice and snow has caused major problems for horse owners and those in the horse business.

 Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Meeting Planned to Discuss MRLS in 2003

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club will host a meeting on Nov. 3 at the Embassy Suites on Newtown Pike to discuss Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS) in 2003.

 Tuesday, October 15, 2002

Latest MRLS Study Points Directly to Caterpillars

A study on the effects of caterpillars points to the insects themselves, not their waste, as the cause of early fetal loss...Preliminary survey results show 8% loss of 2003 crop.

 Tuesday, June 11, 2002

Could Foal Loss Syndrome Be Slowing?

The highest number of foals/fetal samples taken to the Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center in Lexington, Ky., during the current problem with late-term abortions and early embryonic loss occurred on Derby Day, May 5, according to the Center's Director, Lenn Harrison, VMD, Dipl. ACVP. On that day, 73 foals/fetuses were brought in for examination. Word from at least two veterinarians is that while early pregnancy mares might still be at risk for losing their pregnancies, the loss of these late-term foals is slowing.

 Wednesday, May 09, 2001