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Skeeter Johnson, Polo Player, Dies
S.K. “Skeeter” Johnson died April 5 at the Delray Medical Center in Florida. He was 53.
According to a report from the Palm Beach Daily News, Johnson was injured the previous day on the family polo field near Wellington, Fla., while
Freedom Health Aminorex Findings Confirmed by Canadian Racing Agency
The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) confirmed Freedom Health’s findings that the use of injectable levamisole in racehorses may result in a positive drug test for the banned substance aminorex–a Class 1 drug that carries a recommended penalt
Horses Removed from Georgia Farm Moved to State Facilities
The horses impounded by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in February from a property in Pike County have been relocated from their emergency impound facility. All remain under quarantine.
“Although some of the animals are not fully
Barbaro Birthday Party Planned at Delaware Park
A celebration of Barbaro’s life will take place at Delaware Park on April 29, 2007 from 6-9:00 p.m. This event is open to anyone who would like to honor Barbaro on his fourth birthday at the track where his racing career started.
The
World Veterinary Day to Highlight Scope of Vet Industry Contributions
“World Veterinary Day on April 28, 2007, will be a day to emphasize the need for global unity among all health care professionals including veterinarians,” said Leon Russell, DVM, PhD, president of the World Veterinary Association.
Horse Owner Education Program to Debut at Equine Affaire
Equilite Inc., makers of Sore No More liniment, will debut their new Visiting Vet and Professionals Program at Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio later this month. The first Visiting Vet is William Ormston, DVM, who will discuss
2008 Olympic Games: FEI Discusses Transport of Horses
The Veterinary Committee and the Welfare Sub Committee of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) had a meeting March 19 to discuss transport issues concerning the 2008 Olympic Games. The meeting was attended by Martin Atock, appointed
MRLS: Eastern and Forest Tent Caterpillars Currently Feeding
The time is right for horse farms to implement control strategies. University of Kentucky experts report that eastern tent caterpillars and forest tent caterpillars are developing normally this spring with egg hatching complete and
Thoroughbred Owner Files Suit Over Heel Nerving Disclosure
Trainer Richard Mandella and owner B. Wayne Hughes have been named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by a Thoroughbred owner in Arizona for allegedly failing to disclose that a surgical procedure had been performed on a horse claimed from Hughe
NARHA Establishing Program for Wounded Servicemen and Veterans
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. (NARHA) has announced it plans to develop a nationwide program for America’s wounded service personnel and veterans.
NARHA promotes equine assisted activities at more than 700
Equine Health Sponsorships Still Available from MAF
The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) still has plenty of sponsorship opportunities available for 2007 and all are invited to sponsor or co-sponsor with a total gift of $3,000 or more per study. Projects address the health and well-being of dogs,
West Nile Virus Continues to be a Threat
With spring here and temperatures on the rise throughout the country, growing mosquito populations increase the risk for mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus and equine encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness). To protect their horses
Rutgers: New Jersey Horse Industry Generates $1.1 Billion
The New Jersey equine industry–valued at more than $3.5 billion–generates $1.1 billion annually in positive impact on the New Jersey economy, according to a new study released by the Rutgers Equine Science Center.
Of the total impact, $64
Plea Agreement Releases Seized Maryland Horses for Adoption
Barbaro Documentary Airs April 29 on NBC
Lenny Shulman
April 5, 2007
One week before this year’s Run for the Roses, NBC Sports will present a one-hour documentary on Barbaro, who took last year’s Kentucky Derby in dramatic fashion. Nine Pocket Ice Boot
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April 5, 2007
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