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HorseFlyNet
The HorseFlyNet is a barrier to flies that is cost effective and environmentally safe. Insects and related pests have a significant financial impact on the horse industry. Flies can damage horses directly and indirectly.
The Box System
The Box System, is designed to provide a safer, cleaner, healthier and more dust free environment for stabled horses and those dedicated to their care. The system has an inbuilt anti-cast design and the inherent strength and flexibility
England’s Animal Welfare Act Coming into Force
The Animal Welfare Act comes into force in England April 6. The British Horse Society calls the legislation “the most significant piece of welfare legislation for nearly a century,” and said it should help to protect the welfare of all horses an
Reward Offered for Information on Miniature Horse Killing
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing a miniature horse in Waseca County, Minn.
According
Hambletonian Harness Race to be Broadcast on NBC
The $1.7 million Hambletonian, the richest trotting race in North America, will be televised live on NBC this year, ending a 13-year run on CBS. Broadcast time for the Hambletonian and the filly companion event, the $850,000 Hambletonian Oaks,
Equine Cushing’s Drug Pergolide to be Withdrawn for Human Use
The FDA has announced pergolide is to be voluntarily withdrawn for human use. Pergolide is commonly used for horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease.
According to the FDA announcement
Reports of Lyme Disease Increasing in Vermont
The incidence of Lyme disease in Vermont has seen a “sudden and dramatic increase” since the end of 2003, a Shelburne veterinarian says.
Before 2003, the cases of Lyme disease Gary Solow saw in dogs were usually in animals that had
Polytrack: Woodbine Adjusting Mix for Cold Weather Consistency
Woodbine, which experienced problems with its Polytrack surface in cold weather last year and before the start of its meet in late March, hopes to address the issues during a two-step process that will begin in May.
On March 31, opening
Chair of World Games 2010 Foundation Stepping Down
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for planning and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, has announced the resignation of its board chairman, Jim Host. Tandy Patrick has been named the
Justice Department Pays for Horse Barn Demolished in Hoffa Search
Even though Jimmy Hoffa’s remains weren’t found, the Justice Department paid $160,000 to the owners of a Michigan horse farm to replace a barn the FBI removed last summer, records show.
Records released to The Detroit News under
Alabama Horse Rider Charged with DUI
A woman who went for a horseback ride through town at midnight and allegedly used the horse to ram a police car was charged with driving under the influence and drug offenses, police said Tuesday.
“Cars were passing by having to avoid it,
Maryland Woman Given Probation in Sharpsburg Horse Neglect Case
The owner of 74 horses seized from a Sharpsburg, Md., farm in December 2006, was sentenced to five years of probation today, NBC
Training Stable, Medical Director Get Drug Council’s Push
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has reaffirmed its support for a 20-horse training stable that will be used to produce samples for drug-testing research, but implementation of the program will wait until the Kentucky Horse Racing
‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season Predicted
The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season should be “very active,” with nine hurricanes and a good chance that at least one major hurricane will hit the U.S. coast, a top researcher said Tuesday.
Forecaster William Gray said he expects 17 named storm
Allen Named WEG 2010 Official Veterinary Coordinator
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. has announced their selection of Kent Allen, DVM, as the official Veterinary Coordinator of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
“Dr. Allen will be a tremendous asset to th
Tennessee Walking Horse Groups, AAEP Discuss Eliminating Soring
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and the United States Department of Agriculture on March 19, in Lexington, Ky. The meeting
