Perfect Drift, the gelding who earned more than $4 million and finished third in the 2002 Kentucky Derby, is scheduled to arrive in Louisville on March 24 and become a resident at the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs.
Perfect Drift will arrive at the stable behind the Kentucky Derby Museum and unload at 4 p.m. He will be accompanied by his owner Dr. William Reed of Stonecrest
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has released a white paper to help practitioners make informed decisions regarding the use of equine plasma and serum products.
The white paper, titled “Information on Equine Plasma and Serum Products for the Equine
The University of Kentucky Equine Initiative will hold a career fair from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in Seay Auditorium in the Agricultural Science North building on the UK campus.
Animal Planet announced March 19 that the network’s popular docu-drama “Jockeys” would be renewed for a second season of programs. The first season, which concluded March 13, brought Animal Planet viewers into the lives of seven jockeys who raced at Santa Anita Park during its Oak Tree Meet last fall.
Following the successful first season, which brought in more than 9.2 million unique
Equine grass sickness (EGS), or dysautonomia, is a disease that primarily affects pasture-grazed equids between the ages of 2 and 7 years. Incidences of the disease are more likely to occur from April to July, and on premises where there has been a previous outbreak. Clinical signs o
The number of donkeys being rescued and imported from Europe into the UK is at an all-time high, according to the Devon-based Donkey Sanctuary. Any donkeys of unknown origin might potentially carry exotic diseases–posing a risk to the UK’s domestic equine population.
The Donkey Sanctuary is concerned that there are currently no requirements for equines traveling from Europe to receive a
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is implementing a new schedule for grant submission. Grant applications from 501(c)3 and 501(c)10 equine organizations will now be accepted from January through July 31. Funding decisions will be made
Horse owners can hold their parasite control to a higher standard–their own approval. Now, all Zimecterin (ivermectin) Brand Products are backed by a satisfaction guarantee, helping to ensure the highest standard of parasite control.
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The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources, and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase.
The American Horse Council’s 2009 Horse Industry Directory
After the dedication of the Barbaro memorial sculpture at Churchill Downs April 26, the Kentucky Derby Museum will open a tribute exhibit, Barbaro: The Heart of a Winner.
This exhibit will offer a multi-dimensional view of Barbaro as a champion athlete and a fighter–a horse that rose to the top of his game by winning the 2006 Kentucky Derby and then struggled against long odds for
The Ontario Equine Centre (OEC), a not-for-profit public private partnership, is moving ahead with its plan to develop a world-class equine facility and research incubator. The facility will serve all equine breeds and disciplines.
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin reported March 12 that laboratory tests confirmed a Georgia Paint horse is infected with contagious equine
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer urged Kentucky’s U.S. senators, Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning, to support federal legislation that would prohibit the federal government from regulating livestock under the Clean Air Act.
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Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue of Glennville, Pa., is a semifinalist for the Zootoo.com Million Dollar Makeover Giveaway. Angel Acres competed against other animal shelters across the United States and finished in 12th place.
Zootoo will
Frederick A. Murphy, DVM, PhD, has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the Penn Vet World Leadership Award. Murphy is the James W. McLaughlin Professor in Residence, Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at
The chief executive of the nation’s largest veterinary association recently appeared before a Senate subcommittee to address a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that details a shortage of veterinarians available to fill
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