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The Center's annual stakeholder meeting took place on December 19 in conjunction with the NJDA’s Equine Advisory Board monthly meeting. Research updates were provided for the 2017-2018 academic year (the previous academic year), and PDFs …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture News Release: Cape May County Horse Found To Have Rabies (TRENTON) – A Cape May County horse was found positive for rabies. The horse, which was on a farm in a rural part …

The Rutgers Equine Science Center is pleased to share the results of a survey conducted by the New Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners which looked at the impact of the horseracing segment of the New …

Dr. Kenneth McKeever presents his talk entitled "Effects of a type-5 phosphodiesterase inhibitor on pulmonary artery pressure in race fit horses" in the Applied Physiology Drugs in Equine Sport Session of the 10th International Conference on …

Former Governor and current New Jersey State Senator Richard J. Codey (left) and Rutgers Equine Science Center Founding Director Dr. Karyn Malinowski (right), present the 2019 "Spirit of the Horse Award" to Kennis "Buttons" Fairfax (center).  New Brunswick, …

New Brunswick, N.J. – The Rutgers Equine Science Center will host its 2018 "Evening of Science & Celebration" on Thursday, November 8 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Cook Student Center in New Brunswick, …

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New Jersey Department of Agriculture News Release: Second Monmouth County Horse Contracts Eastern Equine Encephalitis (TRENTON) – A 7-year-old horse in Monmouth County is the third reported case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illness in …

The emergence of weeds in summer can present challenges for horse owners and hay producers. Reports by several New Jersey farmers indicate an increase in the prevalence of these weeds in the latter part of this …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture News Release: Camden County Horse Contracts Eastern Equine Encephalitis (TRENTON) – A 12-year-old Camden County gelding is the second reported case in New Jersey in 2018 of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture News Release: Monmouth County Horse Contracts Eastern Equine Encephalitis (TRENTON) – A 5-year-old mare in Monmouth County is the first reported case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illness in horses, …

On Saturday, September 15, 2018, the Open Space Pace will be coming back to Freehold Raceway in Freehold, New Jersey for its 7th annual Parade and Festival! The Open Space Pace is a nonprofit organization …

Exotic Tick Species Found In Bergen County (TRENTON) – The USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed that the Longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was found at Soldier Hill Golf Course in Bergen County, making it …

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Equine Science Center at Rutgers University is hosting its annual "Summer Showcase" from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 11 at the Equine Exercise Physiology Laboratory on College Farm Road …

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CELEBRATE MONTH OF THE HORSE Agriculture Secretary to Highlight Fair Winds Farm Program (TRENTON) – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher along with state and local officials will celebrate the …

Following initial identification by the Center for Vector Biology at Rutgers University and the Hunterdon County Department of Health, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa confirmed on November 9, 2017 the finding …

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New Brunswick, N.J. – While it is commonly thought that human and animal interactions have a positive impact on both the human and animal, previous studies has only focused on the impact that Equine Assisted …

UPDATE: A Union County premises was placed under quarantine after a horse tested positive for equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).  Now a second horse has tested positive after showing an elevated …

A Union County premises was placed under quarantine after a horse tested positive for equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The horse has been placed in isolation on the property and is …