Members of the Equine Photographers Network, a group of more than 500 photographers from around the world who specialize in the photography of horses, will focus their lenses on story projects that will highlight the plight of horses in need.
The Succeed Equine Fecal Blood Test (FBT) is now available through veterinarians, according to Freedom Health LLC. The company had stopped production of the FBT in early 2008, citing manufacturing problems. The new FBT–a field test to help
The British Horse Society (BHS) has announced plans to launch a Responsible Breeding Campaign later this year. The campaign is sponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers.
In a statement, the group said they are alarmed by the number of
Researchers at Cornell University announced plans to conduct a new study focused on Lavender Foal Syndrome/Coat Color Dilution Lethal (LFS/CCDL). The project, led by Samantha Brooks, PhD, and in collaboration with Doug Antczak, VMD, PhD, and Don
When vaccination time rolls around, do you know what to expect after your horse’s immunizations? Every horse owner expects their vaccinated horse to be protected from disease, but some horse owners don’t expect to see a reaction that may occur
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced a series of new rules and policies designed to enhance the safety and welfare of jockeys and horses. The measures will be in place at Churchill Downs racetrack in advance of the this year’s Kentucky
With Kentucky Derby 135 only two months away, Churchill Downs has announced that online advance ticket sales for general admission and select reserved seats to the Kentucky Derby and its companion event, the Kentucky Oaks, are now available for
PBI/Gordon Corporation, in conjunction with Trophy Animal Health Care, are pleased to announce the recent purchase of the ProZYME line of enzyme supplements for companion animals and horses.
ProZYME is a plant-derived enzyme supplement.
ViaGen, Inc. is partnering with the Monash Institute of Melbourne, Australia, to harness equine stem cells to repair tendon, ligament, cartilage, and bone damage in horses.
Dr. Paul Verma of the Monash Institute of Medical Research is
Espree Animal Products introduces their Liniment & Body Wash.
It has a deep penetrating formula to relax tired, aching muscles and reduce pain and stiffness in joints. Liniment & Body Wash also acts as an antiseptic for bruises,
The 2009 Stimulus Act signed into law by President Barack Obama contains provisions that impact the horse industry, the American Horse Council said in a Feb. 24 memorandum.
The measure contains the bigger write-off for horses and other
ReRun, the Thoroughbred adoption program headquartered in New Jersey, will be freeze branding its horses to protect them from getting into the wrong hands. Joining ReRun in this initiative is Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) and Mylestone
Owners of senior horses and ponies have very special stories to tell. Now horse enthusiasts can share their stories with the rest of the country by entering the Purina Senior Horse Tales Contest online at
Equine welfare is one of the major focus areas of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). In recent months, the topic of equine welfare has further grown in importance due to the increasing number of unwanted horses.
A 12-year-old mare in California has tested positive for contagious equine metritis (CEM), a highly contagious but treatable reproductive disease of horses.
The positive mare was bred via artificial insemination using shipped semen collecte
Topsail Whiz climbed to the top of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) all time sire list in last July with total offspring earnings of $5,527,700, surpassing former leader Hollywood Dun It’s mark of $5,494,100. Now, Topsail Whiz has
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