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Neighbors’ Votes to Decide if Boy Can Take Horse Home
Alexander Gonzalez, 11, of Tucson, Ariz., would like to bring his Miniature Horse, Bailey, home for Christmas.
It doesn’t seem like a tiny pet horse would be much of a problem high up in the rugged foothills of the Santa Catalinas, with all th
Dr. David Meirs Honored at Rutgers Equine Science Update
The faculty, students, and staff of the Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, recognized a lifetime of service by David A. Meirs II, VMD, at the annual Equine Science Update sponsored by the center.
Meirs, who
2008 AVMA Conference Heading to New Orleans
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will head to New Orleans July 19-22, 2008, for the group’s 145th Annual Convention. Last year’s record-breaking AVMA convention attracted over 10,000 attendees, including more
More Horses, Fewer Donors Challenge Equine Rescue Groups
Two years ago, the directors of Maryland’s equine rescue organizations got together to brainstorm ways to polish up their administrative skills and cultivate public support for their work. Back then, the Maryland Association of Rescue Equine
Three Horses Dead, Six Impounded from Alabama Farm
State agriculture officials plan to charge a Shorter, Ala., man with animal cruelty after finding three dead horses on his property and six others allegedly undernourished.
State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks said Wednesday his
Transcript: Talkin’ Horses with Dr. Larry Bramlage, Part 2
Many readers’ questions remained unanswered following the most recent chat with equine surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, Dipl. ACVS. As a favor to Bloodhorse.com, Bramlage graciously agreed to
Readers Respond: Picture This
More than 960 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “ If a photo store was provided on TheHorse.com, what types of photos would you be interested in purchasing for personal use?“
Alfalfa Might Buffer Gastric Acid Production, Prevent Ulcers
Feeding grain, confinement, exercise, and overall environmental stress factors are thought to cause ulcers, he said. It’s commonly thought that horses turned out on pastures are better off than those that are confined. However, if grass hay is the on
USEF Announces Finalists for Horse of the Year Honors
Members’ votes will determine which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Horse of the Year.
This year’s winner will join dressage superstar Brentina (2005 winner) and jumping superstar
New Fees for USDA Veterinary Diagnostic Testing to Start Jan. 1
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will soon begin to adjust the user fees charged for veterinary diagnostic services. These user fees will be increased incrementally beginning Jan. 1, 2008, and continuing through
Weather Complicates Santa Anita Footing Switch
Rain has further delayed renovation of the Cushion Track at Santa Anita Park.
Horses were unable to use the main track Dec. 19, when track officials had hoped to finish the project to address drainage problems with the surface. They had hoped
Landmarks for Evaluating, Trimming, and Shoeing the Equine Foot
From many horse owners’ point of view, the farrier’s profession throws out a lot of confusing terms and directives when it comes to balancing a foot. Fit the shoe full? Trim to the widest point of the frog? Use a four-point trim? These nebulous
Horse Health News Video: Ryder Report for Dec. 19
Watch the Dec. 19 edition of the Ryder Report.
The report covers a proposed change to the USDA
Topical Gel for Bacterial Skin Infections Could Be ‘Spot On’
Florida researchers reported that equine bacterial skin infections could be effectively treated with a topical “spot-on” gel instead of the traditional labor-intensive shampoos and long-term oral antibiotics.
Bacterial skin infections are
Kentucky Moves to Regulate Racehorse Steroids
The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority (KHRA) supports the regulation of anabolic steroids in racehorses in the state, and took the first step toward drafting and adopting the revised model rule offered by the Association of Racing Commissioners
Number of Premises Registered for Animal Identification System Increasing
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has recorded 429,600 premises registered nationwide–with substantial increases this year in the number of premises registered as part of the National Animal Identification System. This
