Queensland Public Invited to Take Flying Fox, Hendra Survey
Edited Press Release
September 2, 2012
Flying foxes are the type of Australian fruit bat that transmits the deadly hendra virus to horses.
Flying foxes are the type of Australian fruit bat that transmits the deadly hendra virus to horses.
The BLM is extending its deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals from Aug. 29 to Sept. 19.
This grant program aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
Dressage at Devon has announced its schedule for educational sessions to be held at the 2012 show.
The 2-year-old unvaccinated gelding from Yakima County has been euthanized.
The AAEP implores horse owners and vets prepare for emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves towards the coast.
The initiative follows a fatal traffic accident in May in which Pollard lost three international event horses.
The team will assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock after disasters.
Individuals are asked to identify and report HPA violators, and support strong HPA enforcement by the USDA.
Both West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been identified in Massachusetts horses.
The AQHA announced Aug. 12 its endorsement of The Jockey Club’s proposed Reformed Racing Medication Rules.
The horses, both from northern Wisconsin, were confirmed positive via blood tests on Aug. 21.
EEE and WNV have stricken hundreds of horses in Wisconsin since 2001.
The HSUS has launched a national tip line to help crack down on the illegal practice known as “soring.”
The University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center will give three horse health presentations at the show.
The grants will be used to aid the program’s efforts to rehab, retrain, and rehome retired racehorses.
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