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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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Animal Rights Group Pushing for Eight Belles Charges
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are urging prosecutors to bring animal cruelty charges against Eight Belles’ trainer, Larry Jones.
Lawyers for the animal rights group plan to deliver a letter to R. David Stengel,
University of Kentucky Event to Emphasize Equine Issues
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture will host a field day titled, “Agriculture in a New Bioeconomy,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at Spindletop Research Farm. The event will raise awareness about issues local producers and
Florida Vet School Names Award Honorees
A South Florida equine practitioner and the director of the University of Florida’s mobile equine diagnostic service have been honored for their career accomplishments by the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Summit Speakers Discuss Equine Reproductive Technology
Four speakers discussed advances in assisted reproduction to wrap up the session on the emerging science of horse breeding at the Kentucky International Equine Summit, held in Lexington, Ky., April 28-29. The speakers agreed that the key is not
Weak Economy Challenges Veterinarians
Recently, Tim Van Der Ploeg, DVM, received a call from one of his clients, who was seeking help for her horse. She thought the animal was suffering from tetanus.
“I told her what we could do, and how much treatment would cost,” said Van Der
Big Brown Continues Triple Crown Quest
Big Brown hit the Belmont Park track early June 5 with a morning jog around the sloppy and sealed main track about 5:45 EDT. With Michelle Nevin aboard, the colt traveled through the paddock, out of the tunnel, and onto the main track.
Nevi
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