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IDEXX Now Offers 48-hour R. equi Testing Results
A rapid PCR test is now available through IDEXX/EBI to detect virulent or avirulent strains of R. equi bacteria, the leading cause of foal pneumonia. IDEXX noted that its R. equi test uses PCR methods that are more
Big Brown is Patched, Ready for Run at History
The Triple Crown trail is littered with colts whose feet failed them along the way. Less than 24 hours before the biggest horse race in three decades, favorite Big Brown and his Japanese challenger, Casino Drive, took steps in opposite
Alltech Announces Western Milling as Official West Coast Feed Partner for WEG
Alltech, the global animal health company, is continuing to maintain momentum as the title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 with the announcement of Western Millling as the official West Coast feed partner of the Games.
Injured Casino Drive Out of Belmont
About an hour after giving the all-clear for Casino Drive to run in the Belmont Stakes, trainer Kazuo Fujisawa said the colt was favoring his left rear hoof and was scratched from the classic.
Earlier, Fujisawa was all smiles after
CANTER Opening California Chapter
The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER), will open a chapter in California in June of 2008. The program will offer owners and trainers of California’s Thoroughbred racehorses free Internet sale listings available t
Risk Factors for Atypical Myopathy
Aggressive research efforts by Belgian veterinarians have culminated in the identification of numerous indicators or factors–including horse management and pasture characteristics–associated with atypical myopathy, a rapidly developing and fatal di
Win a Wine Country Riding Vacation with the Farnam Sweepstakes
Imagine spending the day riding through vineyards and down mountain trails, riding the same trails that Seabiscuit and his jockey, Red Pollard, trained on for their comeback to win the Santa Anita Handicap. Experience the taste of world-class
National Trails Day Observed June 7 with Rides, Events
The first Saturday every June is designated National Trails Day (NTD) in the United States. On that day every year more than a million hikers, bikers, equestrians, and others take part in thousands of events nationwide in celebration of America’s
Stone Bruise Suspected for Belmont Contender Casino Drive
The status of Casino Drive, the 7-2 second-choice for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes is in doubt it was announced Friday morning. The winner of the May 10 Peter Pan Stakes did not go to the track this morning.
“He has a small issue with his
Shetland Ponies Donated to Hong Kong Equestrian Federation
In a gesture of goodwill, the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) is sending a gift of two American Shetland ponies to the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation to salute their efforts for hosting the 2008 Equestrian Olympics. The two Shetland riding
Dead Horses Found on Minnesota Farm, Survivors Removed
Nine allegedly starving horses were removed May 28 from a farm in Hewett, Minn., after Todd County sheriff’s deputies discovered them, along with the carcasses of 19 other horses.
“The horses had been dead for a long time,” said Wade Hanson,
Track Offering $5 Million Purse for Big Brown, Curlin Duel
Suffolk Downs has announced that the purse for this year’s Massachusetts Handicap will be $5 million if Big Brown wins the Triple Crown and both he and 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Curlin remain unbeaten in 2008, and go on to start in the
Eventing Rule Change will Apply at 2008 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee and the Bureau of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) have approved an eventing rule change proposed by the FEI eventing committee and safety subcommittee
The new rule states that horses
No Eight Belles Investigation, Prosecutors Say
State prosecutors in Jefferson County, Ky., said they can’t investigate the death of the filly Eight Belles despite a request from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Steve Tedder, a spokesman for the commonwealth’s attorney, said
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