The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 31st annual Open House on Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its campus on Wire Road. There will be college tours and scientific displays, plus a dog agility
The Kentucky Horse Council is offering “Equine Abuse Investigation: A Hands-On Seminar,” a class designed for animal control officers, sheriffs, and other local and state officials who might be involved in equine abuse cases in Kentucky. The
The catastrophic injury rates presented by Mary Scollay, DVM, at the March 17 Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit have been revised after a thorough review.
Ben Pendergrass recently joined the American Horse Council (AHC) and will serve as the group’s new legislative director.
Pendergrass came to the AHC after serving as a legislative aide to Senator Pete V. Domenici of New Mexico for
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has filed charges against the owner of a Rowan County, Ky., farm where state and local authorities found 31 dead horses on Tuesday.
Farm owner Don Miller is charged with violating state law
In recognition of the work performed by hoofcare professionals, National Farriers Week will be held this year from July 6 to 12. Organizers hope horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms, equine veterinarians, and others will take the time to
A recall of certain refrigerators manufactured by Dometic includes units used in some horse trailers, according to a manufacturer’s notice. The defective refrigerator units were manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003 and are designed for
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently announced that Pfizer Animal Health will be a 2008 Corporate Sponsor.
As part of Pfizer’s relationship with APHA, the company plans to host an educational seminar on equine health and
Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed
The Ohio horse industry has officially launched the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition, a group designed to find solutions to what it calls an “economic crisis” for the industry.
The organization, which will include all equine breeds and
The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan are teaming up to present an informational seminar on equine herpesvirus Thursday, April 10, in Saskatoon, Sask.
A comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resource,s and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase from the American Horse Council (AHC).
This year’s directory
An additional four organizations will be sponsoring the inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit, to be held April 28-29, 2008. These groups include the American Horse Council, the American Saddlebred Horse Association, the North American
Flat tires are the leading cause of disablements involving horse trailers. While horse haulers can never totally eliminate the risk of a breakdown, the risk can be minimized by taking the proper steps. USRider offered the following suggestions
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine recently announced the selection of Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, as the new director of LSU’s Equine Health Studies Program.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recently announced the recipients of equine grants for the first quarter of 2008. At a time when hay prices are at a record high and many areas of the country have experienced
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