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Thoroughbred Pedigrees Show Little Genetic Diversity
More than 95% of Thoroughbreds share the same paternal lineage, and almost half of the genetic makeup of the breed can be attributed to just 10 foundation horses. These facts are just a few of the recent findings brought to light by a research
Medication Summit Panel Moves Forward on Plan
In a Jan. 28 teleconference, representatives from about 20 racing industry organizations unanimously endorsed a plan to develop a national medication policy. Members of the Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarter Horse racing industries
Scientists Sequence Clostridium perfringens Genome
According to Reuters Health news, Japanese scientists recently announced that they have sequenced the genome of Clostridium perfringens. The anaerobic (active in the absence of oxygen) pathogen is widely recognized as being a causal organism of gas gangrene in Word War I. However, the organism also can cause diarrhea, scours, and other intestinal problems in horses. Clostridia are
ReRun Unveils “Moneigh” Equine Art
ReRun, Inc., a national Thoroughbred adoption program based in Kentucky, has announced a new fundraising project to be held this year in conjunction with The 2002 Mane Event, ReRun’s annual fundraising auction and dinner/dance.
Through a
Pfizer Pledges Support for Spinal Research Campaign
Pfizer, manufacturer of Strongid-P (Strongid equine deworming paste in the UK), has pledged its full support to the Spinal Research Saddle-Up Campaign (
Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Announces Television Coverage
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bayer, April 25-28, 2002, has announced an extensive schedule of television coverage for this year.
Outdoor Life Network (OLN) will broadcast the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, America’s
Seattle Slew to Undergo Surgery
Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew is being removed from stallion service in central Kentucky indefinitely and his return, if ever, to service will depend upon what is in the best interests of the horse, according to a press release by Three
First Animal Cases of West Nile Virus for 2002 Reported
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Feb. 18 that the first cases of West Nile virus (WNV) for this year have been reported. It has been confirmed that a wild
Davy Jones to Ride at the 2002 Blood-Horse Sportsman’s Challenge
Ever wanted to race against a singing Monkey? Davy Jones of the Monkees will be the celebrity rider in the 2002 Blood-Horse Sportsman’s Challenge, which will be run at the High Hope Steeplechase on May 19 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
It’s almost entry time, so anyone interested in entering the charity race should contact Mark McEntree (502/867-7184) or Lesley Buford at
Davy Jones to Ride at the 2002 Sportsman’s Challenge
Ever wanted to race against a singing Monkey? Davy Jones of the Monkees will be the celebrity rider in the 2002 Blood-Horse Sportsman’s Challenge, which will be run at the High Hope Steeplechase on May 19 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Banning Equine Slaughter in the United States
On Feb. 14, Rep. Connie Morella of Maryland sponsored HR 3781, a bill that would make it illegal to slaughter horses for human consumption in the United States and prohibit horses from being transported to another country for slaughter. It also
Nutrition and Hoof Growth
At the 15th annual Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium January 21-23, Edgar A. Ott, PhD, of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, presented a review of the literature and research conducted at the University of Florida with E
Bill Calls For Ban on Use of Horses for Consumption
A bill that would ban trade of horsemeat and live horses for human consumption has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Connie Morella of Maryland said in a prepared statement: Americans do not eat horses. We”P>A bill that would ban trade of hors
Distance-Learning Course Aims to Help Foreign Veterinarians
Latin American veterinarians who hope eventually to practice in the United States are receiving help through a new distance-education course offered by the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with Nova
CSU’s Equine Orthopaedic Laboratory Seeks More Horses with Navicular Disease
Researchers at Colorado State University’s (CSU) Equine Orthopaedic Laboratory are once again seeking to recruit horses suffering with navicular disease to participate in the next phase of a new shoe study.
The first study, which began last August, exhibited solid success in diminishing the lameness caused by imbalances in hoof conformation. The research team would like to see the sam
CSU’s Equine Orthopaedic Laboratory Seeks More Horses with Navicular Disease
Researchers at Colorado State University’s (CSU) Equine Orthopaedic Laboratory are once again seeking to recruit horses suffering with navicular disease to participate in the next phase of a new shoe study.
The first study, which began
