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Queensland Easing Some Equine Movement Restrictions
Queensland biosecurity officials will now allow some equine movement within equine influenza infection zones, as the state’s efforts to eradicate the virus are weighed against the impact of movement bans on the equine industry.
Some movemen
Special Report: Botulism in Horses
Learn more about botulism, a deadly toxin that strikes swiftly but can easily be prevented.
Racing Association Joins Unwanted Horse Coalition
The Oak Tree Racing Association of Arcadia, Calif., has become the newest member organization to join the Unwanted Horse Coalition.
“Oak Tree Racing is another wonderful addition to our already distinguished list of members,” said Tom
Olympic Organizers Confident Hong Kong Weather will not Endanger Horses
Olympic organizers do not expect other equestrian teams to follow the lead of Switzerland by pulling out of events at this year’s Games due to Hong Kong’s heat and humidity.
The Swiss team said Wednesday that it would not take part in the
New Targets for Sarcoid Therapy
Ask a roomful of horse people if they’ve ever seen a sarcoid, and you’ll probably see a bunch of hands rise, and many knowing nods or eyerolls of owners who have dealt with these frustrating, usually benign tumors. Sarcoids are the most common
Face Flies Linked to Sarcoid Spread?
A U.K. veterinarian has possibly linked common face flies to the spread of sarcoids, one of the most commonly encountered equine neoplasias (tumors), and it is conceivable that the risk of spreading sarcoids could be minimized through horse
BEVA 2007: Students Win Clinical Research Awards at BEVA
Each year at the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress (BEVA), the organization awards prizes to top student presentations in the clinical research portion of the program. The 2007 award winners? talks were both rooted in orthopedics,
WEG 2010 Partner Selects Provider for Private Property Rentals
Event Home Leasing will serve as the official private property rental provider during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held in Lexington, Ky. The group was selected by Short’s Travel Management, the official housing bureau
Horse Health News Video: Ryder Report for Jan. 9
Watch the Jan. 9 edition of the Ryder Report.
The report includes coverage of a new study on risk factors for equine
31 Equids Found Dead on British Farm
British police and animal welfare authorities rescued 84 neglected horses Wednesday from a farm where they had found 31 dead horses, ponies, and donkeys, officials said.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officials were
Kentucky Horse Park Honored for Contributions to Thoroughbred Racing
The Kentucky Horse Park, an educational theme park, equine competition facility, and home of the great racehorse John Henry for 23 years, has been honored with the 2007 Special Eclipse Award.
The Special Eclipse Award, which is presented by
Swiss Dressage Team Opts Out of Beijing Games; Humidity, Travel Stress Cited
Switzerland’s dressage team will not take part at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The move follows the withdrawal of the team’s top rider, Silvia Ikle, who doesn’t want to expose her horse to travel-related stress and the humid conditions in Hon
Racing Officials, Legislators Discuss Racehorse Steroids
An impending Congressional hearing on steroid use in Major League Baseball–and the possibility the inquiry could expand to other sports–has led the Thoroughbred racing industry to take preemptive action on Capitol Hill.
Rescue Operator Seeks Hearing to Retain Custody of Seized Horses
An attorney for a Colorado woman whose horses were seized by Larimer County authorities is seeking a bond hearing to recover custody of the animals.
The seizure took place on Dec. 29 when Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden ordered the
Horse Council Weighs in on Proposed Slaughter Transport Change
The American Horse Council (AHC) today released a statement expressing the group’s support of the USDA proposal to amend the regulations governing the commercial transportation of equines for slaughter. The proposed changes would extend the
Santa Anita Cancels Live Racing due to Ongoing Footing Trouble
Santa Anita Park canceled live racing for Jan. 7 because of continued problems with its Cushion Track surface.
The Southern California racetrack also scrapped its Jan. 5-6 programs. The surface doesn’t properly drain, and a storm dumped
