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Veterinary School Faculty to Speak at the Minnesota Horse Expo
The University of Minnesota Equine Center is dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, and performance of the horse. At the 2006 Minnesota Horse Expo, the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Equine Center faculty
Regenerative Medicine Center
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) in Prince Edward Island, Canada, recently received funding from a new provincial research and development program to establish a center of excellence for equine bone, tendon, and ligament repair. This will
APHA Enhances Online Services With Innovative Database
In its continuing effort to deliver valuable services to its members, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) has created a new web-based application to track and organize a multitude of equine-related activities.
“This service
Dan Rosenberg Named Executive in Residence for UK Equine Initiative
Edited press release
Dan Rosenberg, president and chief operating officer of Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky., has been named executive in residence for the Equine Initiative within the University of Kentucky’s College of
Texas Premises Registration Requirement On Hold Until 2007
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) will not address proposed regulations for premises registration at the upcoming May 4 TAHC commission meeting in Austin. Bob Hillman, DVM, Texas’ state veterinarian and TAHC executive director, said the
Television Program Will Highlight Katrina Recovery
Tonight (April 6), “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will feature the New Orleans’ 9th Ward community after the August 2005 devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
“After the Storm: New Orleans” will appear at 8:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. CDT) on ABC.
Second Commercial Clone of a Mare is Thriving
ViaGen and Encore Genetics announced last week the arrival of a second commercially cloned mare. The filly, a genetic copy of famed cutting horse Tap O Lena, was born at Royal Vista Southwest Farms in Purcell, Okla., on March 9.
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Belmont Bash To Benefit Equine Research, World Hunger
The charity event formerly known as the Belmont Ball and the Belmont Celebration will have a new name, a new location, and a new entertainment format when it debuts on Thursday, June 8. The event, hosted by the New York Racing Association and Th
HSUS Makes Public Statement on Commercial Equine Cloning
On March 30, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reacted to the announcement of two successful commercial cloning ventures and additional cloned foals that are expected to be born this spring. “The Humane Society of the United States
How To Repair A Quarter Crack
A successful quarter crack repair should be simple, strong, safe to apply, and durable.
Basic Horse Handling (Book Excerpt)
Always think in terms of safety first when handling horses — safety for you, the horse, and anyone else in the general area. Like it or not, horses are fight or flight creatures and can be unpredictable when faced with new people or surroundings.
AHC Considers “Unwanted Horse” Coalition Proposal
The American Horse Council board of trustees is considering a proposal that would place under the organization’s umbrella a coalition working on the issue of unwanted horses.
At the American Horse Council issues forum a year ago, the
Third Florida MRLS Case Confirmed
An Arabian mare in Marion County aborted a 310-day gestation (the foal was born dead) on March 13 that was confirmed as having mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS), according to Dana Zimmel, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ABVP, of the University of
Milkshaking
The “milkshake” has enjoyed some popularity as a performance-enhancer for racehorses, although it is banned in all racing jurisdictions. This “milkshake” doesn?t involve milk and syrup; the primary ingredient is sodium bicarbonate, commonly know
The Perfect Engine
Much has already been stated in this series about the special concerns involving front limb soundness in the horse since 60-65% of the animal’s weight is carried in the front end. This does not mean that there are no concerns involving the
Out of Control
One night you hear kicking and crashing coming from the barn and think you have a cast horse. You run to see if you can help, and what you find is a horse down on his side paddling as if galloping on the ground. His head and neck are extended an
