Maryland Launches Network of ‘Horse Discovery Centers’
Edited Press Release
March 19, 2015
The centers will welcome people of all ages and experience levels into their barns to learn about horses.
The centers will welcome people of all ages and experience levels into their barns to learn about horses.
The Jockey Club budgeted $250,000 for out-of-competition testing for tracks hosting graded stakes races in 2015.
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation expects its hay costs in 2015 to exceed $220,000.
In 2014, the trust awarded nearly $300,000 to help fund nearly 20 projects.
On April 7 Meagan Smith, DVM, will describe how she uses the ancient technique of acupuncture on her equine patients.
Silicate-associated osteoporosis, or SAO, affects horses’ lungs and bones.
Ogygian, the oldest pensioner at Old Friends, was euthanized March 14 due to complications from colic.
The meetings will focus on wild burro management in Arizona’s Black Mountain Herd Management Area.
Equine Guelph and Intercity are providing online workshops and tools to help owners reduce colic risk.
The incidence of fatal injury for 2014 was 1.89 per 1,000 starts, compared to 1.90 per 1,000 starts in 2013.
Zoetis will partner with customers to support agricultural and veterinary students through its Industry Support Program.
The program includes a new primary testing lab, an audit lab, expanded out-of-competition testing, and cobalt testing.
The move follows an investigation into horse welfare issues and noncompliance with FEI endurance rules and regulations.
Issues include tax matters and racehorse drug and therapeutic medication regulation and testing.
The foundation annually supports those that develop and implement programs that improve equine welfare.
David Howman will discuss the organization’s efforts in bringing international consistency to anti-doping policies.
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