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Family Disaster Plan Should Include Pets
Storms, floods, fires, disease outbreaks and terrorist attacks are frightening realities that people all over the world face today, and when disaster strikes, people are often unprepared to care for themselves, let alone their animals. Having an
Remnants of Alberto Soak Eastern States; Minimal Livestock Problems in Florida
The National Weather Service issued its final advisory on Tropical Depression Alberto this afternoon (June 14) at 5:00 p.m. Remnants of Alberto were “quickly moving northeastward along the Atlantic seaboard,” and resulting rains were posing the
KEEP Scholarship Program Deadline is June 15
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) board announced an annual $1,000 scholarship program in May 2006. The deadline for applications is Thursday, June 15.
The five individual scholarships will be awarded to legal
Alberto Downgraded to a Tropical Storm
According to a National Hurricane Center public advisory posted at 11:00 a.m., a hurricane warning had been downgraded to a tropical storm warning for the Gulf Coast of Florida from Bayport northward, and westward to the Ochlockonee River. All
Equine WNV Case Detected in Wyoming
Today’s online edition of the Casper Star-Tribune reports that Wyoming has logged its first animal case o
Breyer Creates Portrait Model of Barbaro; Proceeds to Benefit New Bolton Center
His racing career is over, but for Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby champion, the real race has just begun. He won’t be going it alone, however, judging from the outpouring of support from around the world since his recovery began at The
Barbaro: Through First Cast Change, Leg Looks Excellent
Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, on Tuesday got his first look at the right rear leg of Barbaro since he performed surgery on the colt and reported “his leg looks
USDA Proposes to Amend Regulations Regarding the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to amend the regulations regarding the National Veterinary Accreditation Program to establish two accreditation categories in place of the current category, add requirements for
Hurricane Warning Issued for Portions of Florida’s Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla. has issued a hurricane warning for the Gulf Coast of Florida from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River.
According to a 10 a.m. Hurricane Center bulletin, Tropical Storm Alberto was about 190
Rare Cleveland Bay Stallion to Visit Kentucky Horse Park
Tregoyd Journeyman, a rare Cleveland Bay stallion, and a model for a new Breyer horse figure, will be presented at the Kentucky Horse Park during BreyerFest, July 28-30. The Cleveland Bay is considered a “critically endangered” breed
Barbaro Treated to Carrots and Sugar Following TV Appearance
Because he continues to improve daily, Barbaro was allowed by his veterinarians to make a special televised appearance during ABC Sports’ coverage of the Belmont Stakes Saturday, June 10.
“He is just fine and he has been enjoying some
Report: The Unintended Consequences of a Ban on the Humane Slaughter (Processing) of Horses in the United States
The following paper was published recently by the Animal Welfare Council of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Conference Stresses Disaster Planning and Large Animal Rescue
The 2006 National Conference on Animals in Disaster (NCAD) was held May 31-June 3 in Arlington, Va. The event was hosted by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and was sponsored by a variety of animal rescue organizations. More than
British Horse Society Asks for Help Finding Horse Attackers
Five show horses had their manes and tails cut savagely at Pittern Hill Stables, Kineton, Warwickshire, last weekend (3-4 June).
Proposals Sought for Equine Identification Projects
Proposals are being solicited for projects in the area of equine identification related to equine health, and disease control. The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) is interested in projects that
Dr. Bramlage Looks Back on Barbaro’s Preakness
Three weeks after telling the world about the condition of Barbaro directly after the horse’s breakdown at the Preakness Stakes, Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., was relaxing on the
