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Readyville, Tennessee, Horse Owner Settles Horse Protection Act Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Randy Wimberly of Readyville, Tenn., have settled charges of Horse Protection Act violations.
Horse soring is in no way considered a proper form of”P>The U.S. Department of Agricult
Veterinarians Respond To Animals Affected By Hurricane Floyd
An Update From The American Veterinary Medical Association
Two Management Support Teams (MST) established by the National Disaster Medical System were discontinued Fri., Sept 17, 1999. Dr. Barry Kellogg and Dr.
Hurricane Floyd And 25 PMU Foals Take Ryerss Farm For Aged Equines By Storm
The East Coast was experiencing thewrath of Hurricane Floyd–the worst storm it has seen in decades–just as 25 foals from pregnant mare urine (PMU) facilities arrived at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, in Pottstown, Pa.
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Vesicular Stomatitis: No Outbreaks In 1999?
According to veterinarians, there are two possible reasons why there have been no reported cases of equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) this year. The first possible reason is that there is actually no disease occuring, the second, is that there
Report Of AHSA Investigation Into Horse Fatality
The American Horse Shows Association(AHSA) published on Sept. 13, 1999, the report of its findings in the investigation into the death of the horse Barnum, ridden by John Williams at Fair Hill CCI*** in 1998. It concludes that the”P>The American Horse Shows Association(AHSA) published on Sept. 13, 1999, 
Equine Welfare Subject Of Dec. 8 Veterinary Association Forum
The welfare of one of man’s most important animal companions will be the subject of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) 1999 Animal Welfare Forum. The Forum will be held December 8, 1999 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in
S.C. Humane Society To Sign Formal Agreement To Help Protect Federal Wild Horses And Burros
The South Carolina Humane Society has announced that they will sign a Formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the South Carolina Humane Society of the Midlands H.S.P.C.A., and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land
USDA Proposes To Declare Morocco Free Of African Horse Sickness
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to remove Morocco from its list of countries considered to be affected with African horse sickness, a fatal viral disease. This change would relieve restrictions on the
Oldest Horse Is Living On Love
After a nationwide search by Purina Mills in 1994, Flicka was declared the oldest horse in America. Five years later at age 52, he is still owner Sara Spanial’s best friend.
As a rough rule of thumb, horsemen figure one year in a horse’
First Intranasal Equine Influenza Vaccine Introduced
After over five years of research and development, Heska Corporation is set to launch Flu Avert I.N. vaccine, the first modified-live virus, intranasal equine influenza vaccine. The proprietary vaccine and intranasal applicator will provide
Sexed Semen and Artificial Insemination
New equine artificial insemination techniques could one day allow breeders to utilize sex-selected semen.
Reconditioning After Lay-Up
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Sheared Heels: Nature or Nurture?
Have you ever paid attention to the way people walk? Some are pigeon-toed, others are duck-footed. Some wear the insides of their shoe heels; others do just the opposite. Yet, most are perfectly sound and healthy.
The same principle”P>Have you ever paid attention to the way people walk? Some are pigeon-toed, others are duck-footed. Some wear the insides of their shoe heels; others do ju”>Have you ever paid attention to the way people walk? Some are pigeon
When Tack Hurts
Your horse can’t tell you where tack hurts, but he can express sensation through his movement. Any sort of tack can impact the horse’s attitude and well-being. Tack can cause discomfort or pain by undue pressure, or even its presence against skin
Antibiotics: Use And Abuse
Science, as well as all of mankind for that matter, is engaged in a relentless battle against bacteria. On the surface, it would seem that the human side has the advantage. Billions of dollars are available for research, and some of the best
Foal Diarrhea
I am a new owner of a broodmare who just had her first foal, which now has diarrhea. How serious is it for him?