Latest News – The Horse
Cavel Restraining Order Expiring; Ruling on Temporary Operation Expected
DeKalb, Ill., is home to the last remaining plant in the United States where horses are slaughtered for human consumption. Except for a portion sold to U.S. zoos, the horsemeat is shipped to be eaten by diners overseas.
The state banned such
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Discussion Planned at SmartPak Store
Most horse owners are familiar with the term “tying up,” which describes the pain and cramping of a horse’s muscles with exercise. Veterinarians refer to this condition as exertional rhabdomyolysis, and now recognize a specific type known as
Cavel Slaughter Plant Restraining Order: Judge Grants 10 Day Extension
A federal judge extended a temporary order allowing an Illinois horse slaughterhouse to remain in operation while it challenges a state law that would force it to close.
Cavel International Inc.’s site in DeKalb, Ill., is the last remaining
New Interest in Retired Racehorses Following TV Feature
Hundreds of viewers of a June 8 segment on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric featuring the Kentucky-based stallion retirement facility Old Friends have responded by opening their hearts and wallets.
Old Friends volunteer Ruthann von den
Extreme Drought Spreading Across South
The choking dryness that’s killing crops and turning streams into dusty trails across the Southeast is getting worse, with the government saying Thursday the nation’s most extreme drought has expanded from Alabama into three neighboring states.
USRider: Equestrians Can Be Stranded Due to New Vehicle Key Technology
With advancing technology, life continues to become a bit easier. For example, we no longer have to walk across the room to change channels on the television. We can cook a meal in a matter of seconds with the microwave. We stay in touch with ou
Local Beliefs
I have wanted to write a little bit about the animal trading, donating, etc that goes on here at the Fondouk. The perfect opportunity presented
First Equine Product Tested by ConsumerLab.com Passes
An independent testing laboratory results provider, ConsumerLab.com, recently announced that GLC 5500 glucosamine/chondroitin equine powder concentrate passed the company’s testing criteria. According to ConsumerLab.com president Tod Cooperman,
Reduce Insects Organically With Birds
Recruiting attractive insect-eating birds to a horse facility, barn, or pasture is an easy and organic way to increase insect control.
Drug Withdrawal Times Posted on Racing Medication Group Web Site
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium has completed a section of its Web site (www.rmtcnet.com) that enables licensed horsemen to look up guidelines for withdrawal times for approximatel
Reward Offered for Information on Indiana Horse Shooting
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 people responsible for shooting a horse in Shirley, Ind. The $2,500 reward offered by the
New Zealand Animal Welfare and Bioethics Center to Collaborate with OIE
Massey University’s Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre has been named a collaborating center of the Office International des Epizooties (OIE, or World Organization for Animal Health), and will provide scientific, bioethical, and
New Oregon State Park to Include Horse Trails, Camp
Oregon’s newest state park will open officially on July 8, the Parks and Recreation Department said Wednesday.
The park is named for L.L. “Stub” Stewart, a former Eugene-area lumber company entrepreneur, state legislator, and philanthropist
Learning Experience
The donkey that came in with colic yesterday did not make it. We continued supportive therapy today, but it was too little too late. On
Injuries Common Among Experienced Riders, Study Finds
Results of a retrospective study performed by doctors at an Alberta trauma center shed a new light on the incidence and type of injuries sustained by equestrians. Additionally, the doctors found that experienced riders were more likely to suffer seve
Montana Hires New State Vet
A veterinarian with government experience in North Carolina and Michigan has been hired as Montana’s state veterinarian.
Martin Zaluski, DVM, who headed emergency programs within North Carolina’s agriculture department, will begin his new
