BLM Ely, Nevada, District to Gather Wild Horses
The BLM will gather approximately 120 excess wild horses from in and around the Triple B and Silver King herd management areas.
The BLM will gather approximately 120 excess wild horses from in and around the Triple B and Silver King herd management areas.
Speakers for the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) conference include some top farriers and several noted veterinarians.
Changes will include adding hay storage shelters, constructing a roof over the trimming chute area; installing wind screens, placing protective shelters in the sick pens, replacing worn or damaged corral panels, and more.
The laboratory recently earned ISO 17025 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program.

The studies address clinical problems, such as lameness, husbandry, tack-related wounds, gastric ulceration, parasite infestation, and the risks associated with the meat and milk of the working equid in the human diet.
Drs. Elizabeth Davidson and Liz Arbittier will offer a joint lecture on sports medicine, including lameness evaluations.
Dr. Joe Baker received his DVM from Washington State University and completed an equine reproduction residency at the University of California, Davis.
The 2015 Equine Industry Vision Award winner will be announced during a breakfast ceremony sponsored by Zoetis on June 19, 2015, during the American Horse Publications Seminar in San Antonio, Texas.

The Kentucky Horse Park Commission has selected Jamie Link as the new executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park.
The inspection is good for a year of movement, or owners can obtain an inspection good for the life of the horse.
Speakers encouraged attendees to take what learned back to the industry to help improve upon the emergency rescue success rate.

Officials recommend that horse owners consult their veterinarians to discuss appropriate vaccination.

The International Jumping Riders Club and the International Dressage Riders Club will work closely with the FEI to expand the Olympic disciplines of jumping and dressage.
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded more than $250,000 in grants.

The 8-year-old gelding won 12 of 29 starts and earned over $1.9 million during his racing career.

A survey showed that one in five British horse owners claiming to have treated for encysted small redworms (or strongyles) used a dewormer not indicated to treat these potentially lethal parasites.
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