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Horses Needed for Mounted Patrol Unit
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Department of Shelbyville, Tenn., is forming an equine mounted patrol unit. The department is looking for Tennessee Walking Horse geldings that are 3-8 years old and stand 15-16 hands tall, preferably well-broke and willing to learn.
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association in Lewisburg will be assisting in locating these horses
FEI: Riders Warned of a Two-Year Ban for Doping Positives
Riders competing at this week’s Rolex Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Cup Jumping Final in Geneva, Switzerland, were warned about the two-year ban if their horse was was found to have a banned substance in his system.
Controlling Equine Influenza
A recent study confirmed that steps taken to manage an equine influenza outbreak in Japan were effective, working quickly to control the outbreak. On Aug. 15, 2007, 19 racehorses stabled at four race tracks came down with fever. Within a month, equine influenza spread swiftly to other tracks infecting 529 horses.
AAEP Offers New Veterinary Continuing Education Courses
Equine respiratory disease, care of sport horses, and training in dentistry and stallion reproduction are the subjects of the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ expanded 2010 series of summer continuing education meetings. The seminars will give equine veterinarians more opportunities to refresh skills and undertake new endeavors.
AHC Forum to Focus on Emerging Diseases
The American Horse Council has announced that the theme for this year’s National Issues Forum is “Emerging Diseases: a Challenge to the Industry.” This forum, which will be co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), and the AHC will be held June 21 and 22 in Washington, DC as part of the AHC’s annual meeting.
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FEI and USEF Ponder Charges for Morrissey
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) are jointly initiating charges against equestrian Michael Morrissey for allegedly violating the organizations’ rules during a combined Grand Prix and World Equestrian Games trial stadium jumping event in Wellington, Fla., in February.
The charges stem from Morrissey
Roundworm Resistance to Dewormers Assessed in Canada
Resistant Parascaris equorum on Thoroughbred and Standardbred farms to ivermectin and moxidectin was identified in Ontario, Canada.
Rolph de Gannes, an equine veterinarian practicing in Southern Ontario, Canada, had the impression that ivermectin was not removing the equine roundworm Parascaris equorum in foals and weanlings on a Thoroughbred farm. Because resistance of P
ASPCA Announces $200,000 Grant for San Diego County Horses
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced on Monday the awarding of a $200,000 grant–to be distributed over the next two years–to the San Diego Equine Safety Net Coalition for support of San Diego County’s abandoned and neglected horses.
Oklahoma Equine Dentist Bill Advances to Governor
A measure that allows individuals who are not licensed veterinarians to float horses’ teeth if they meet state certification requirements took another step toward becoming law on April 8 when the Oklahoma House of Representatives approved the state Senate’s final amended version of the bill.
Originally, HB 3202 would also have amended the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act t
Donkey Dies of Rabies in North Carolina
The Raleigh, N.C.-based News & Observer reported that a miniature donkey died of rabies last week on a Durham County goat farm. It is unknown how the donkey was exposed to the virus, but animal control officers suspect “Eddie” was infected by a wild animal passing through his pasture.
Readers Share Spring Vaccination Protocol
More than 850 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What is included in your spring vaccination protocol?”
The Big Boot Show: Stable Scoop Episode 86
Helena and Glenn get the scoop on horse boots, horse boots, and more horse boots–from the people who know boots! Professional’s Choice! Listen in… Stable
Buck Davidson and Lucinda Fredericks: Eventing Radio Episode 71
Buck Davidson reflects on a successful Easter weekend at The Fork as The Chronicle’s Sara Leiser brings us a full report from this influential event
Dr. Tucker on Being Your Horse’s Advocate: Horse Tip Daily Episode #178
It is always fun speaking with Dr. Geoff Tucker. He is one of the most popular horse dentists in the country and a bit of
American Dressage: Dressage Radio Episode 46
Eva Salomon, U.S. Equestrian Federation’s Managing Director & Chef d’Equipe, Dressage shares first impressions of her new job with us, and Heather Blitz offers more