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Sav-A-Hoof Liquid for White Line Disease
Sav-A-Hoof Liquid fights white line disease, seedy toe, thrush, Candida yeast, anerobic and aerobic bacteria, mold, and fungus.
Sav-A-Hoof Liquid can be applied to the affected area or at the coronary band, which will allow it to travel
California Fires: One Fully Contained, Another at 90%
Los Angeles County horse owners slept a little easier last night, as the Marek fire was completely contained and the Sesnon fire 90% contained. All evacuees have been given the all-clear to return to their homes. The fires began on Sunday mornin
Irish Equestrian Disqualified from Olympics for Medication Positive
The panel of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) Tribunal has rendered its final decision in the prohibited substance case involving the horse Lantinus 3 ridden by Denis Lynch of Ireland at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Lynch was
Kentucky Reports Fourth WNV Case of 2008 Season
A fourth horse in Kentucky has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). According to a notification released by the state veterinarian’s office, the 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse had been partially vaccinated against the disease. It had
New Humane Shelter Planned for Illinois Horses
A group of Illinois horse owners and equine advocates announced plans today to soon open the doors of a newly founded humane shelter and adoption center for horses. The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) mission is to provide humane
Laminitis Seminar Offered on West Coast
The first Laminitis West Seminar–an expansion of the International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot held in West Palm Beach, Fla., every other year–will be held Nov. 1 at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, Calif
Full Field of 14 to Run in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Curlin, undefeated Casino Drive from Japan, and European stars Duke of Marmalade, Henry the Navigator, and Raven’s Pass were among a full field of 14 horses pre-entered Thursday for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25.
Curlin Bids will Go Forward
The court-appointed receiver managing the minority ownership in Horse of the Year Curlin said the sealed-bid process established Oct. 15 to possibly sell the 20% interest in the champion colt will go forward, despite a
Widespread Pigeon Fever Reported in Oregon
Veterinarians in Oregon are reporting a surge in cases of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (also known as pigeon fever or dryland distemper), a bacterial disease that can linger in a horse for months. Jessica Evans, DVM, of Bend Equine
Foal’s Playfulness a Reflection of Gender, Mare’s Condition
The body condition of a mare and the sex of her foal will determine how much the foal plays, according to a new study by researchers at the Mammal Research Institute at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
The group, led by Elissa
AQHA Welfare Task Force Meets
The American Quarter Horse Association’s Animal Welfare Assurance Task Force met Sept. 16-17 in Amarillo, Texas, to discuss issues facing the industry and ways to continue protecting the American Quarter Horse and other equines.
Members fro
Motions Aims to Halt Curlin Sale
Although Keeneland has announced it has been retained to market the 20% minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, a pending motion in a Kentucky court is asking for the current sale process to be halted.
California Wildfire Danger Eases as Winds Fade
Like thousands of residents, Tanya Valdivia was allowed back in her neighborhood after firefighters began to surround the remnants of three major wildfires that forced widespread evacuations this week in Southern California.
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California Fires: Not all Equine Evacuations According to Plan
Although the Los Angeles Department Animal Care and Control and the Equine Response Team coordinated to help as many horse owners as possible with evacuations, the fire moved too quickly to allow them to reach everyone. With high winds spurring
California Fires Coming Under Control, Red Flag Warning Remains
By Wednesday night, firefighters in Southern California were gaining ground against the wildfires that had been affecting the area, forcing many horse owners to evacuate with their animals. The California Department of Forestry and Fire
Fires: L.A. Animal Services Allows Horses to Leave Shelters
Los Angeles Animal Services is currently monitoring the welfare of horses in the various shelters, according to Kathy Davis, assistant general manager. The animals are allowed to leave as the Fire Department releases holds on various areas. A
