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Preparing for Rita in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE? Still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Southern Louisiana braces for the oncoming power of Hurricane Rita. In anticipation of this Category 4 Hurricane, the Louisiana State University Hurricane Equine
Work Continues to Help Unwanted Horses
Groups formalize mission statement, next steps
The equine industry’s work on behalf of unwanted horses continued to gain momentum this week as representatives from twenty organizations met to advance the efforts that began at the nation’
Hurricane Rita Texas Preparations: TAHC
The Texas Animal Health Commission has set up an emergency hotline to provide pet owners with information on available shelters by county.
The number is: 800-550-8242 and operates Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Pre-selected shelters
First Equine WNV Case Reported in Virginia
Virginia health officials confirmed the state?s first case of equine West Nile virus (WNV) on Sept. 19. The affected 12-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, located in Albemarle County, is currently recovering. The owners had been told when they
HSUS Report, Sept. 22
As the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Hurricane Katrina response headed into its 20th day, their Disaster Animal Response Teams continued to rescue stranded pets while bracing for the potential arrival of Hurricane Rita, noted a pres
Making Horses Eligible for Federal Emergency Funds
Language making horses eligible for federal disaster assistance is now included in the USDA FY 2006 appropriations bill. The provision was added as an amendment offered by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY). It was passed by voice vote. Its effectiv
Three Counties added to Kentucky VS Embargo
Cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) were confirmed for the first time this year in Routt County, Colo., Weber County, Utah, and Park County, Wyo., prompting the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) to add these counties to the state?s
ETI To Match Funds For Equine Hurricane Victims
At the September meeting, the Equestrian Trails Inc. (ETI) board of directors voted to make a contribution to Hurricane Katrina’s equine victims hoping to raise $25,000. The board voted unanimously to contribute up to $5,000 in matching funds fo
Breeders’ Cup Admission With Dreamer Movie Stub
Everyone who buys a ticket to see the Dreamworks film Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story will receive free admission to the 2005 Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Belmont Park. Dreamworks and Loews
HSUS Praises U.S. Senate for Vote to End Slaughter of American Horses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
? Banner Day for Animals in Senate as Amendment Offered by Senators Ensign and Byrd Passes by Overwhelming Vote of 68-29 ?
WASHINGTON ? The Humane Society of the United States
Housing, Bedding, and Pasture (Book Excerpt)
Stabling, pasturing, bedding, and other aspects of a horse’s living environment have major implications on the potential for health problems.
Louisiana Convoy Put on Hold
With Hurricane Rita heading for the Gulf Coast, a convoy of feed, hay, and medical supplies from Shreveport, La., destined for Tangipahoa Parish and Plaquemine Parish, has been put on hold until further notice. The convoy of 15-20 trucks and
TheHorse.com Database Aids In Cat Rescue
Thanks to the rescue efforts of Shawn Alladio, owner of K38 Rescue, and the list of animals stranded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina featured on TheHorse.com (
Animal Rescue–Two Weeks in Mississippi
Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, is a professor of animal and veterinary sciences at Clemson University, an instructor in emergency and disaster planning and rescue (along with his wife, Rebecca, PhD, a Major in the US Army Reserves mobilized to Activ
Disaster Training for Veterinarians Pays Off
So how do veterinarians who teach school, give dogs rabies shots, and work on lame horses get ready for something like Hurricane Katrina? These folks don?t work in HAZMAT suits in their normal jobs. Most have never been in situations where there
Katrina Increases Mosquito Population
Katrina Increases Mosquito Population; WNV Outbreak Not Expected
The mosquito population of the Hurricane Katrina-affected areas is expected to increase at a staggering rate, according to Joe Conlon, American Mosquito Control Association
