Retired Racehorse Project Launches Thoroughbred Contest
Ten Thoroughbred ex-racehorses will be trained in ten equestrian disciplines by ten prominent trainers for a purse of $10,000.
Ten Thoroughbred ex-racehorses will be trained in ten equestrian disciplines by ten prominent trainers for a purse of $10,000.
A Johnson County horse was euthanized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in late June.
The world’s largest continuing education event dedicated to equine veterinary practice convenes in Salt Lake City,Dec. 6-10, 2014.
Riders4Helmets has teamed with leading helmet manufacturers and retailers to offer education and discounts.
The UHC held its annual meeting during the American Horse Council’s National Convention and Issues Forum.
The Elaine Klein Career Development Award will provide annual $15,000 grants to young individuals who are in an advanced stage of education and considering a career in equine research.

The newest case, reported July 3, was identified in a Nueces County horse. This is the second case identified in that county in the past few weeks.
Researchers recently discovered that EHV-1 activates platelets, small cells in blood involved in clotting.
Back Country Horsemen of America, the organization that works hard to protect our right to ride horses on public lands, is bigger than ever.
Douglas Antczak, VMD, PhD, recently commemorated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the endometrial cups with a review in the Annual Review of Animal Biosciences.
Learn how students help care for stallions, mares, and foals as they prepare for work in the equine industry.
Fifteen equine rescue/rehabilitation/retraining and placement facilities across the United States have been awarded. One pledge has also been made.
Review highlights from the 45th Annual American Horse Council convention held in Washington, D.C.

Radio broadcasts appear to increase owners’ awareness of working equids’ needs, researchers found.

Ethiopia has the largest equine population in Africa with an estimated 1.91 million horses, 6.75 million donkeys, and 0.35 million mules. It also has one deadly disease threatens the entire population: African horse sickness.
Due to an increasing number of confirmed Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas, Louisiana animal health officials are imposing enhanced requirements on livestock entering Louisiana from a state that has diagnosed cases of VS.
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