A recently published report previewing the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) Summer Convention in Minneapolis in late July seemed to indicate that there was little support for proposed changes in the recommended threshold for phenylbutazone due to a lack of participation at the panel session on the topic.

“In fact, quite the opposite is true,” according to Dr.

Investigations into the occurrence of equine piroplasmosis, caused by Theileria (babesia) equi, continue and as of June 10 a total of 457 horses have been found positive to T. equi in the United States.

Thirty-two veterinary students following a career path in equine medicine have received financial support through The Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program. The program, sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, Platinum Performance and The Race for Education, honors fourth-year students for involvement at their veterinary schools and dedication to careers in equine p

Late this spring a 23rd stallion in the United States was found to be infected with the Contagious Equine Metritis-causing organism Taylorella equigenitalis, according to a news release from the Office of the (KY) State Veterinarian. This 23rd stallion is located in Wisconsin and is epidemiologically linked to the previous outbreak that traces to a Wisconsin facility, the release stated. Availabl

Lame and in great discomfort, an 18-year-old Thoroughbred gelding came to Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center barely able to walk. The horse’s problem stemmed from a breakdown of both of his hind limb suspensory ligaments (the ligaments supporting the fetlock joints so they do not drop toward the ground).

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced that Dan Rosenberg, owner of Rosenberg Thoroughbred Consulting in Midway, Ky. has been elected president of Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) effective July 1.

Rosenberg replaces Herb Moelis, the co-founder of TCA. Moelis is stepping down as president but will remain on the board of directors.

The elections occurre

Papa John’s International, Inc., the world’s third largest pizza chain, will be the official pizza of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, according to the World Games 2010 Foundation and the Kentucky-based company. As part of the agreement, Papa John’s will assist in feeding thousands of volunteers over the course of the 16-day event and will be the exclusive pizza sold

The Horse Radio Network (HRN) and the United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) raised $8,000 during their two-hour Para-Webathon on June 8, according to HRN’s Glenn the Geek.

“We were thrilled with that,” he said, adding that donations are still coming into the USPEA website.

The purpose of the Para-Webathon was to raise money and awareness for th

Pfizer Animal Health has partnered with the American Horse Council in efforts to support all facets of the equine industry.

“We are very pleased that Pfizer Animal Health is supporting the AHC’s efforts in Washington D.C. This is a very exciting opportunity for the AHC to continue its work with the animal health field and advocate for horses and horse owners across the na

The Horse Radio Network (HRN) and the United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) will host a Para-Webathon on June 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. (Eastern) via multiple websites, including TheHorse.com.

The purpose is to raise money and awareness for the United States Para-Equestrian athletes who plan to compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky. All funds

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently launched the Safety Reporting Portal (SRP) website — www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov — allowing increased accessibility to submit reports concerning FDA-regulated products.

SRP allows even the concerned citizen to submit a safety report related to foods, drugs, and veterinary products.

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be holding two additional public meetings on the animal disease traceability framework approach. The meetings will take place this month in Salt Lake City, Utah, and next month in Fort Worth, Texas. Additional meetings will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

In May 2010 USDA hosted three public meetings to discu

Purina Horse Feed recently announced that Diana Schueller of Tulsa, Okla., is the grand prize winner of the 2009 HOW Horse Owner’s Workshop Sweepstakes.

“When I got the notification that I won, I was seriously in shock,” said Schueller. “I thought this can’t be happening. I never win anything.”

Schueller will receive a prize package including

Equine digestive health product SUCCEED has teamed up with helmet advocate Jeri Bryant to launch the online helmet awareness campaign www.riders4helmets.com. The campaign is designed to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing helmets. The Equestrian Medical Safety Association (EMSA) states that head injuries accoun

Leading experts on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) research in equestrian sport will address the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Congress on NSAID Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete in Lausanne, Switzerland this summer. C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, (USA); Pierre-Louis Toutain, professor at the Ecole Nationale Vét&

Strebors Black Magic On Demand, a Miniature Horse registered with the American Miniature Horse Registry, is spreading her own magic as a therapy horse. Known to her many fans as Magic, the black mini with blue eyes was recently named the Most Heroic Pet in America by the AARP. Magic, owned by Debbie and Jorge Garcia-Bengochea of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses in High Spr