Michigan Horse Racing Commissioner Christine C. White April 1 gave notice to the state’s horse racing industry that effective immediately, the presence of anabolic steroids will be prohibited in all horses entered to race at any pari-mutuel track in Michigan.
“Integrity remains our priority,” said White. “By incorporating a testing program for anabolic steroids, we are letting everyone
Attendees at the UK’s National Equine Forum yesterday heard about the progress made thus far by a working group focused on African horse sickness (AHS).
Rt Hon Jane Kennedy, MP, the Minister for the Horse wrote the speech presented by Arik Dondi, deputy director of Exotic Diseases Policy at the Department of Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra), as Kennedy was unable to attend.
EasyCare has developed the Easyboot Rx, a new rehabilitation boot and padding system.
The Easyboot Rx provides support and relief for horses suffering from chronic lameness, laminitis, injury, surgery, navicular disease, and other lower limb and hoof problems.
The Easyboot Rx sole is made of durable and soft material in a lightweight package. Upper edges are rounded for safety
The last Kentucky stallion known to have been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM) has been released from quarantine, State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout, DVM, has announced.
The western Kentucky Quarter Horse completed a testing and treatment regimen and was found to be free of the organism that causes the venereal disease. Four stallions that were infected with the organism were
Hunt Club, LLC announces it has joined with Grief, Inc. to make corrugated animal bedding in Louisville, Ky.
Hunt Club is healthier, warmer and more comfortable for the horse and is four times more absorbent than traditional shavings or straw. It is ideal for horses with respiratory or post surgical issues and helps prevent allergies or other respiratory ailments.
It will
Alysheba, a Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year, was euthanized March 27 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington. The 25-year-old pensioned stallion, who resided at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions, was buried across from the grave of the great John Henry.
According to a statement released by the Park, Alysheba fell in his stall and was not able to get up.
Trailer axles have a lot riding on them–take good care of this crucial element of your rig. One of the more debilitating disablements for a horse trailer is axle failure. In addition to putting you and your horse at great danger on the side of the highway, axle failure presents an on-the-scene repair challenge.
“In most cases of axle failure, it will be necessary for yo
A student at The Royal Agricultural College of Cirencester, UK, needs your help: she’s looking for industry opinions of traditional and synthetic racing surfaces for a study on international equine and agricultural business management.
Synthetic surfaces have been introduced within the last five years and are slowly spreading across the United States. Some of the issues that are open for
Since 1969, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) has provided equine assisted activity and therapy programs in the United States and Canada through its network of nearly 800 member centers. Each year, dozens of new centers initiate new programs and more than 42,000 individuals with special needs participate in activities which include therapeutic riding,
A wide variety of hospitality packages for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available. Daily passes, 4- and 8-day packages, discipline-specific packages, private suites, and chalets are available. Custom packages can also be created to fit any guest’s specific needs.
Thoroughbred adoption program ReRun has leased a 40-acre farm in central New Jersey. The farm, called ReRun at Reindancer, will house Thoroughbred ex-racehorses looking for adoptive homes.
ReRun at Reindancer will be holding an Open House on Saturday, May 23.
“We have so many plans for our new facility; educational classes, off-the-track Thoroughbred riding and retraining clinics,
Educators from Cooperative Extension, a unit of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, will provide training, beginning this month, for equine and other livestock farmers in the development of “Self-Certified Animal Waste Management Plans” as required by the state of New Jersey.
On February 9, the state approved an Animal Waste Management Rule, obliging all livestock owners
The Young Horse Teaching and Research Program at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University will offer 14 draft cross yearlings for purchase at the 10th Annual NAERIC Yearling Horse Auction.
This year’s auction will occur Sunday, April 26, at the Round House at the corner of College Farm Road and Sheepfold lane, New Brunswick, N.J., 08901. The preview/bidde
Trail riding can be fun and relaxing, but it can also leave horses exposed to disease, especially if they are traveling to a new area or haven’t been given the proper vaccinations to help protect them from local disease threats.
“Horses that travel only once or twice a year are not out of the woods when it comes to equine diseases,” said April Knudson, DVM, manager, Veterinary Services,
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will host special tours April 22-24, for visitors during the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. Tour guests will be guided through the state-of-the-art facility and observe surgery, diagnostic imaging, and podiatry, and learn about advances in equine veterinary medicine and patient care. Educational presentations on MRI and Equine Podiatry will be included in th
Now in its 19th year, the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ “On Call” program will assist the spring season of live Thoroughbred racing on major television networks. The role of the “On Call” veterinarian is to deliver accurate veterinary information to broadcast and print journalists regarding the health of the equine athlete.
AAEP “On Call” veterinarians will assist the
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