Due to the recent outbreak of CEM in Kentucky, we have a new article
on our web site about Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM). It can be
found in the articles section at
http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/

The biggest concern is if the US should lose its CEM free status. If
that should occur, it will have a SERIOUS impact on breeders shipping
semen into Canada, as well as any horses being shipped into Canada as
they would have to undergo quarantine and testing for CEM - a serious
financial burden for all parties concerned!

After realizing the ramifications of this recent outbreak and
recognizing that many breeders, veterinarians and horse people just
don't have time to keep up on some of the pertinent and important
issues, we have initiated a newsletter. If you wish to receive a copy
of our Newsletter, simply go to the main page on our website at:
http://www.equine-reproduction.com and complete the subscription link
at the top right hand side of the main page. It will have the latest
updates on things like the CEM outbreak, as well as articles timely
for breeding season and current research and products.

For any of you that had already subscribed and/or had recently
received a copy of the newsletter, you will need to complete the form,
as well. There was a recent software "glitch" which resulted in ALL
of the emails of everyone that had recently subscribed to our
newsletter being moved to the "Do Not Mail" list. I no longer have
access to those email addresses and consequently, anyone that had
already received a newsletter is off my Xmas list, so to speak
<smile>. Frustrating, to say the least! But hopefulyy we can get
everyone signed back up!

For the most up to date information on the outbreak, you can visit our
website at http://www.equine-reproduction.com

Happy New Year, everyone!

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com
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