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Horse Slaughter Bills Introduced in House, Senate
Legislators introduced horse slaughter prevention bills simultaneously today (Jan. 17) in both the House and Senate in an effort to increase public awareness. Last year the bill was passed in the House with a 263 to 146 vote, but the Senate
Reed Joining Rood & Riddle Internal Medicine Staff
Stephen M. Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, whose work with neurological horses has gained him worldwide acclaim, will join Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s internal medicine department on Feb. 1, 2007. Rood & Riddle is a full-service equine
Rare Breed Proposed for S.C. State Horse Status
The Marsh Tacky, a rare breed of horse descended from colonial Spanish horses and renowned for its ability to navigate through swampy terrain and remain calm under gunfire, has been nominated as the state horse of South Carolina, the
Show Jumping Superstar Authentic Named 2006 Horse of the Year
At the final social event of the 2007 Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky., the much-anticipated Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year Awards celebrated the equestrian world’s hardest working athletes–the horses–from across the spectrum of horse
Agricultural Guest-Worker Bill Introduced in Washington
As many as 1.5 million undocumented farm workers and their relatives currently living and working in the United States could gain legal status under an ambitious agricultural guest-worker plan introduced Jan. 10 on Capitol Hill.
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Derby Documentary Nears Completion
Two brothers working on a documentary about the Kentucky Derby are nearing completion of the project.
John and Brad Hennegan putting the finishing touches on “The First Saturday in May,” a film they conceived after seeing stories surroundin
Current Treatments for Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is one of the most common treatable neurological diseases of American horses and is caused by the apicomplexan protozoan Sarcocystis neurona. This protozoan penetrates the central nervous system,
Equine Ambulance Staff Members Participate in Large Animal Rescue Training
The staff of the Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance recently attended a training session to improve their knowledge of large animal rescue techniques.
Fortunately, it is a rare occurrence that horses are
Jacksons, New Bolton to Receive Special Eclipse Award
Roy and Gretchen Jackson and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the New Bolton Center have been honored with the 2006 Special Eclipse Award. The Special Eclipse Award,
University of Tennessee Appoints New Director of Laboratory Animal Care
A Tulane University laboratory animal veterinarian has accepted the position of director for the University of Tennessee Office of Laboratory Animal Care.
Patricia N. Coan, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACLAM, formerly director of the Department of
Equine Photographer’s Network Offering Photo Contest
All professional and amateur photographers who seek to capture the ideal image of the horse are invited to enter the Online Photography Contest sponsored by the Equine Photographers’ Network.
The deadline for entries is March 1. Winners wil
Barbaro “Stable and Comfortable”
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is stable and comfortable following the latest setback. “Barbaro’s comfort improved considerably following the procedure on Saturday morning,” said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. “He has been
Connecticut Veterinarians Meeting to Discuss EHV
As most horse owners in Connecticut are now aware, there has been an ongoing outbreak of equine herpesvirus (EHV) in other states in recent weeks, most notably in Florida and California. On Dec. 24, 2006, a horse at Fairfield Equine Associates i
Rutgers Hosting Conference for New and Seasoned Horse Owners
“Horses 2007,” scheduled for Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, 2007, will create a learning event that appeals to new or prospective horse owners as well as seasoned professionals, including veterinarians and veteran horse owners and farm
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Adds Retail Veterinary Pharmacy
Rood & Riddle, a full-service equine hospital in Lexington, Ky., has expanded its offerings to include a retail veterinary pharmacy, which opened its doors on Jan. 2, 2007, with Anne Lane Gresham, RPh, as director. Gresham, a
Barbaro Has ‘Improved Significantly’ After Latest Surgery
The chief of surgery at University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center said Jan. 15 that Barbaro had ‘improved significantly’ after undergoing surgery two days earlier
