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University of Wisconsin Vying to Host Animal Disease Lab
The University of Wisconsin-Madison hopes to land a new high-security federal lab where scientists would help lead the nation’s research on deadly animal diseases.
The lab would be operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S.
FDA Warns Horse Owners About Fumonisins in Horse Feed
Each year, a number of horses die from eating corn or corn byproducts containing fumonisins. Fumonisins are a group of toxins produced by an endophytic mold found within the corn kernel. Typically, fumonisins are produced while the corn plant is
Understanding Equine Medications (Revised Edition)
Medicating horses is a hot topic, especially in sport horse and racing circles. Controversy surrounds such issues as proper dosage and threshold levels and how far in advance of competition medication can be given.
Barbaro a Candidate for Sports Illustrated’s 2006 Sportsman of the Year Award
Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby, is a possible candidate for Sports Illustrated’s 2006 Sportsman of the Year award. The winner will be announced Dec. 4 and featured in the Dec. 11 issue of the magazine.
Although the 3-year-old colt gained national attention for his commanding Derby win, it has been his fight for survival after shattering his right hind leg in the May 20
World Champion Blacksmiths Creates Partnership Program
World Championship Blacksmiths, LLC, has launched a World Champion Partner Program to recognize supporters of the World Championship Blacksmiths Series, and organization. This exclusive group will gain unparalleled exposure to World Championship
Marion duPont Scott Center Offering Weekly Lectures for Horse Owners
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2006-07 “Tuesday Talks” schedule. This series of lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and practical advice
FDA Approves New Ulcergard Product Label
Merial has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new product label for the company’s equine stomach ulcer product, Ulcergard, the only FDA-approved product proven to prevent stomach ulcers in horses.
The revised
Police Horses Return to Kansas City
For the first time since 1922, police officers on horseback are patrolling Kansas City, Mo., streets again.
The unit got started in mid-August and the first two police horses are slowly getting acquainted with their new city surroundings
Audit: Former Large Animal Clinic Cashier Owes Auburn $83,623
A state audit says a woman who handled payments for Auburn University’s large animal clinic owes the school $83,623 after she apparently failed to deposit money from customers over a five-year period, but her attorney says a faulty computer may
The Blood-Horse Adds Free RSS Feed to Web Site
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“Horsetown USA” to Regulate Waste-Filled Water
Norco, a California town known as “Horsetown USA,” is under pressure to come up with a manure management plan to reduce the environmental impact of the town’s estimated 14,000 horses, reports the
Rescue Official Advises Owners: Prepare for Disaster
In the wake of recent California wildfires, an animal rescue official reminds horse owners that planning is critical to helping their horses through natural disasters. “Whether it’s a threat of wildfires, floods, tornadoes or hurricanes, people
Rescue Official Advises Owners: Prepare for Disaster
In the wake of recent California wildfires, an animal rescue official reminds horse owners that planning is critical to helping their horses through natural disasters. “Whether it’s a threat of wildfires, floods, tornadoes or hurricanes, people in disaster-prone areas tend to become desensitized about the prospect of having to evacuate themselves and their animals,” says Terry Paik, DVM,
Gary’s Good Grub; San Antonio Edition
Each year we ask Gary Norwood, DVM, of Louisiana, to give dining guidance to the veterinarians and visitors who attend the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention. This year?s conference is in San Antonio, Texas. In a town of fin
South Africa Welfare Group Attacks Racing
According to an article in the Sunday Times of South Africa, the country’s largest animal welfare group has now “officially opposed all forms of horse racing.” An article in the SunTimes.co.za said there was fierce reaction from the
High Winds in New Zealand Flip Horse Trailer
High winds over the weekend caused problems for many in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. A horse truck traveling along State Highway 50 near Takapau “was turned on its side by a gust of wind,” noted an online news story by Lucy Craymer on
