Thomas A. (Tad) Davis, author of the Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook, will conduct a tax workshop as part of the upcoming American Horse Council (AHC) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The tax session will be from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on June 21 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.

Davis will discuss changes to the federal tax code affecting horse owners and others in the indus

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will conduct a public workshop and hold a regular meeting in June at a two-day event in Denver. The June 14 workshop will provide the public with an opportunity to express their views, comments, and suggestions regarding Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s wild horse initiative, which he and BLM Di

The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratories recently announced that it has received approval from USDAs veterinary services to test for equine piroplasmosis for interstate and intrastate movement. Prior to this announcement, the only location approved to perform EP testing was the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa.

The James M. Moran Jr. Critical Care Center, the newest facility at the New Bolton Center, has been built to emphasize biosecurity in large animal veterinary care. The center, located on the Kennett Square, Pa., campus of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, will be celebrated at an open house for the public on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Commo

The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has announced its intention to offer support to Standardbred horses in the care and custody of animal control authorities because of neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

The program, Support Our Standardbreds (SOS), will extend assistance in providing feed, veterinary, and other care to Standardbreds in the legal custody of animal control o

Applications are now being accepted for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow, which is a $5,000 fellowship for AAEP members beginning careers in equine research. It is made possible through monetary contributions of AAEP past presidents.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an American Veterinary Medical Association-a

After the Finish Line will hold its 2010 annual charity fundraiser, “A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds,” on Aug. 5 in Del Mar, Calif. The reception and dinner will include silent and live auctions.

Jack Van Berg, Hall of Fame trainer of Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Alysheba, will be the auctioneer at the fundraiser. Van Berg became the firs

A federal notice has gone out this morning requesting applications for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), which will provide up to $25,000 of student loan debt relief per year for a minimum of three-years service in designated shortage areas across the United States.

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA

Pfizer Animal Health has announced the first recipients of a new $2 million scholarship program for US veterinary students. The program will be administered in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).

The initiative, designed to support the future of the veterinary profession, will provide up to $2 million in scholarships over its first three years. In t

If your children love horses, the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, Calif., is the summer destination for the entire family. Scheduled for the Cal Expo Center on June 11-13, the Horse Expo will feature hands-on play and learning experiences totally dedicated to young horse enthusiasts.

The Young Rider Park will offer a chance for youngsters to see horses up close and person

What would you do with your dog, cat, bird, horse, or livestock if your area was hit with a flood, earthquake or forest fire? National Animal Preparedness Day, May 8, reminds everyone to be prepared.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Citizen’s Corp declared May 8 as a special day to remind pet and livestock owners to think about how they can help keep their animals

The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine New Bolton Center has scheduled a free educational lecture series for horse owners and horse enthusiasts. The one-hour monthly lectures will include such topics as colic, therapeutic shoeing, and neonatal medicine.

New Bolton clinicians with expertise in the subject or visiting alumni will present all of the lectur

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has teamed with the Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) to recognize top horses at WRCA rodeos across the nation.

To honor the contributions ranch horses have made to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse, AQHA will sponsor a special recognition award to the top horse at every WRCA-sanctioned rodeo. The special achievement by

The William and Inez Mabie Family Foundation has pledged $3 million to support the Center for Equine Health (CEH) to continue its operational, educational, and research efforts to benefit horses. The CEH is part of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis.

The Mabie endowment will ensure the permanence of the CEH and allow it to continue its researc

The American Horse Council (AHC) invites all recreational riders and equestrians to attend the AHC Recreation Forum June 22, from 1–5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

The highlight of the program will be two panel discussions. The first panel will focus on building better relationships between equestrians and local federal land managers and will

Eight equine organizations have signed on in support of the American Horse Council’s National Welfare Code of Practice. The Welfare Code outlines in generic terms what it means for an organization to be committed to the responsible breeding, training, care, use, enjoyment, transport, and retirement of horses.

The latest groups to support the National Welfare Code are the Arabi