West Nile-Innovator DNA, a vaccine for horses to aid in the prevention of viremia caused by the potentially deadly West Nile virus, was launched by Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, Dec. 4. Developed in collaboration with
The Horse Trust, a U.K. equine welfare organization, has announced that based on recent research the group funded, some cross-country course designers are putting horses at risk for damaging falls by incorporating “potentially dangerous”
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the
Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health has become the newest sponsor of the American Horse Council (AHC), the horse industry’s unified voice in Washington, D.C.
“We are looking forward to working with Intervet Schering Plough
The World Games 2010 Foundation today unveiled the Official Image of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, created by artist LeRoy Neiman.
The painting features each of the eight equestrian sports that comprise the World Equestrian
The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and finding that perfect gift for those who have everything is always a challenge. The Humane Society of Missouri has just the solution–sponsorship of a Barn Buddy.
Barn Buddies are animal
Dobbin, owned and ridden by Dover Saddlery employee Corinne Ashton, has been named 2008 Horse of the Year by the United States Eventing Association.
Dobbin, a 14-year-old Thoroughbred gelding is owned and ridden by Corinne Ashton who
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource has commissioned a survey about the loss of land used for horse-related competitions, which has generated considerable interest and has prompted an extension to the survey deadline to January
World Horse Welfare’s (formerly known as the International League for the Protection of Horses) International Training team recently completed its second year of training activities, and the group is pleased to announce its success in improving
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide will become the newest resident of the Kentucky Horse Park Dec. 5. He joins another Kentucky Derby winner, Alysheba, who came to the park in October.
Funny Cide earned $3,529,412 and an Eclipse
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) reported today that all 25 horses in Laurel Park’s Barn 1 have tested negative for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on a second round of tests. These tests essentially end the
Equine Guelph is offering a new online course in equine genetics. The 12-week course will provide the tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary to develop an understanding of the important role that genetics plays in the equine industry.
Curlin, North America’s reigning Horse of the Year and the continent’s richest racehorse of all time with earnings of $10,501,800, will be paraded at Churchill Downs Nov. 29.
The 4-year-old Smart Strike colt has won seven grade I events,
The United States is facing a shortage of large-animal veterinarians that could jeopardize the nation’s food supply, and result in diseases spreading from animals to humans, according to a veterinary scientist in Penn State’s College of
The Veterinary Committee of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) presented a report on its activities at the organization’s general assembly, held Nov. 17-21, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Highlights of the report:
Karen Legato has been named senior director of development and alumni affairs at the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Legato has 25 years of fundraising experience in higher education, nine of which have been at
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