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Spat Over Horse Manure Wafts Into Court
A Milford, Conn., man has filed a lawsuit against his neighbor, claiming he can’t sell his house because of the smell of horse manure from next door. In court documents filed in Superior Court, Gino Sciortino claims Helen Catlin is permitting
Horse’s Death Revives Criticism About Safety
A carriage horse’s death in New York’s Central Park has renewed animal-rights activists’ concerns about the animals.
Several protesters gathered near the park after a startled horse bolted, injured itself and died yesterday
Australians Seek American Help in Fight Against Equine Influenza
In a Sept. 14 meeting at Keeneland Race Course, William Inglis and Son ? Australia?s leading Thoroughbred sales agency since 1867 ? sought American help to fight the ramifications of an equine influenza outbreak that could result in the loss of
Equine Colic Research: Future Prospects for an Age-old Problem
Colic continues to be a serious health concern for horse owners and the equine industry. Studies indicate that approximately 10% of the horse population will suffer an episode of colic each year and that approximately 0.7% will die from
Australian Flu Cases Contained to Movement-Restricted Areas
Equine influenza has been contained to the equine movement-restricted areas of New South Wales and Queensland.
NYC Carriage Horse Breaks Loose, Dies
One of the horses that pulls carriages around Central Park died Friday after breaking loose and running into a tree, police said. No people were injured.
Witnesses said the horse, which became startled by a street performer playing a
Jockey Club: 37,500 Foals Expected
The Jockey Club reported that 3,881 stallions covered 63,629 mares in North America during 2006. These matings resulted in 36,317 live foals for 2007 being reported to The Jockey Club on Live Foal Reports as of this Sept. 6.
As in past years,
Equine West Nile Virus Case Reported in Kentucky
A 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding is Kentucky?s first West Nile virus (WNV) case of 2007, according to Rusty Ford, Equine Programs manager with the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office.
The horse is from Mason County. He was not vaccinated,
Horses with Septic Arthritis Can Be Monitored Via Synovial Fluid Analysis
Synovial fluid analysis, including evaluation of white blood cell counts and matrix metalloproteinases -2 and -9 (which degrade articular cartilage), can be employed to monitor effect of treatment and predict survival in horses with septic
UK Vet School Hosting Series of Veterinary Career Events
Britain’s Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is hosting a series of career events across the country in order to encourage more young people to consider studying in a veterinary-related field. The recent outbreaks of foot and mouth and avian
Montana Man Faces 16 Cruelty Counts
Authorities have filed 16 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty against a Corvallis, Mont., man, after reporting they found dozens of neglected horses, dogs, pigs, and other animals on his property last month.
The case met criteria for felon
Ariat Dally and Latigo Boots for Men
Ariat International, Inc., announces the introduction of two performance leather sole boots–Latigo and Dally for men. The two styles combine Ariat’s performance technology with authentic, handcrafted Butyl-treated leather soles. Unlike conventional
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Maria’s Mon, who achieved star status by siring a Kentucky Derby winner from his first crop of foals, was euthanatized the morning of Sept. 14 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington. The 14-year-old son of Wavering Monarch stood at The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) will investigate the deaths of the two horses that were hit by a car after crossing the finish line on day seven of the Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Ride, said AERC President Mike Maul. The Armour Gates introduces its newest sliding door–the Herringbone. The Herringbone has an obliquely placed, opposing picket pattern in the upper area of the door, extending vertically on each side. The top is made from the same non-rusting aluminum Readers’ Most PopularWeekly PollPartners in Equine Health
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