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UK Animal Welfare Legislation Receives Royal Assent
The most important piece of animal welfare legislation for nearly a century received Royal Assent today (Nov. 8).
By updating and bringing together more than 20 pieces of animal welfare legislation relating to farmed and non-farmed animals,
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Named Beneficiary of Atlanta Steeplechase
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has been named one of two new non-profit beneficiaries for the 2007 Atlanta Steeplechase. The Atlanta Steeplechase Board of Stewards made the announcement this week that, along with
Colorado State Veterinary Teaching Hospital Implements Precautionary Suspension of Elective Equine Admissions
Effective Oct. 31, elective equine admissions at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University were temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to control risks related to equine herpesvirus-1
Pine Island Buried Monday at Claiborne Farm
Pine Island, who was euthanatized after breaking down in the Nov. 4 Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Churchill Downs, was buried at the Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., Monday at 1 p.m. (EST). Her grave is located next t
Breeders’ Cup Injuries Turn Focus Back to Artificial Surfaces
For the second time in six months, tragedy struck one of Thoroughbred racing’s showcase events. The arrival of a new racing surface, however, could usher in an era of safer American tracks.
Pine Island was fatally injured and Fleet Indian
New Forensics Book Spotlights Advancements in Animal Crime Investigations
The Humane Society Press, the publishing imprint of The Humane Society of the United States, has announced the release of Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty: A Guide for Veterinary and Law Enforcement Professionals by Leslie
Legislators Looking at Incentives to Lure Veterinarians to Rural Areas
With fewer veterinarian students choosing to move to rural areas or work with large animals, Oklahoma lawmakers are taking a look at initiatives that could lure graduates in those directions.
Proposals considered by the House Agriculture an
BHS Awards Honor Remarkable Volunteers, Organizations
Courageous, industrious and remarkable volunteers and organizations were honored by The British Horse Society at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Individuals and groups were presented with awards by guest of honor Desi Dillingham,
New Recruit Steps In for Toronto Police Horse Killed by Car
Commodore, a 3-year-old Belgian cross, was introduced Saturday (Nov. 4) as the newest member of the Toronto Police Mounted Unit, reports the
Churchill Says Personnel Were Following Regulations on Ambulance Availability
An equine ambulance was delayed in getting to Fleet Indian after the mare injured her left front suspensory ligament during the Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff because Churchill Downs personnel were following state regulations regarding
New Jersey Quarantines Clinic After EHV Positive
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health has issued a quarantine at the Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Clinic in Ringoes, Hunterdon County, after a horse recovering from surgery there tested positive for the equine herpes
HEART Equine Ambulance Seeks Employees for Florida Season
HEART’s new state-of-the-art equine ambulance makes its first appearance in Florida starting with the National Horse Show in Wellington, Fla., Nov. 28 through Dec. 3. HEART will continue to work at Florida horse shows until early March.
Joint Supplements: What’s Hip and What’s Hype?
The following is a summary of Dr. Gray’s presentation on selecting joint supplements, part of the SmartPak GetSmart series.
Horses can experience improved joint health with appropriate supplementation whether they are old or young, in
Equestrian Services, LLC and John Lyons Partner to Create Equestrian Facility
Equestrian Services, LLC, the provider of turn-key equestrian amenities for communities and resorts throughout the United States, announces its partnership with internationally-recognized trainer John Lyons, “America’s Most Trusted Horseman,” to
Fat Fillies and Slothful Stallions: The Obesity Epidemic Hits Equine Companions
An archive of Pet Columns from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is available online at www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/. Requests for reprints of this article may be directed to Mandy Barth,
Barbaro’s Cast Removed
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro’s right hind leg cast was removed today (Nov. 6), according to his medical team. “Barbaro was placed under general anesthesia for the cast removal,” said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. “In
