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Horse Rescued from Sandbar
An anonymous donor picked up the tab to rescue a horse from a sandbar in the middle of the fast-moving Gila River five days after the animal was stranded there when its rider attempted to cross the water, the Arizona Republic reported.
Racehorse Welfare and Safety Summit Scheduled
A third Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit has been scheduled for June 28 and 29, 2010, at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. Edward L. Bowen, president of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, announced details of the meeting today.
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New Racehorse Drug Testing Contract in Kentucky
A company that conducts equine drug testing in Great Britain but which has not been involved in testing of horses in America has been awarded the contract to handle the testing of horses racing in Kentucky, effective January 2011.
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Hormone Therapy Might Prevent Equine Abortion
Veterinarians might be able to prevent abortions in some pregnant mares that show premature mammary development, Dietrich H. Volkmann, BVSc, MMedVet (Gyn), Dipl. ACT, told equine veterinarians at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb
Read Equine-Related Kindle Books on Your PC
I bit the bullet and got an iPhone because I need it to keep up with work more easily 24/7. I can read my work
Vet Talk with Dr. Parrott: Stable Scoop Episode 82
Dr. Parrott joins us for the quarterly Vet Talk episode. Lots of great questions from listeners in this episode, listen in. Stable Scoop Episode 82
Julie Goodnight Answers Listener Emails: Horse Tip Daily #162
Julie Goodnight, clinician, trainer and host of the RFD-TV show “Horse Master with Julie Goodnight” is back to speak to us about dealing with the
Making The Punishment Fit The Crime
The verdict came down last week, but the story is far from over. On March 10, Judge George J. Pulver Jr. found prominent New York
Stem Cell’s Role in Equine Medicine
Dr. Scott Hopper of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discusses the research behind stem cell and its uses in equine medicine.
Ohio Woman Accused of Cruelty Declines Plea Deal
The Ohio woman accused of maltreating more than 40 Arabian horses has rejected a plea agreement that would reduce the charges against her.
Robin Vess was charged with 42 counts of animal cruelty last month after animal welfare author
Buy Electronic Horse Books With Free Kindle App for PC
Amazon.com has created a new app for your PC that allows you to read Kindle electronic books on your personal computer.
Horse with Rabies Reported in Michigan
Michigan livestock and pet owners are being urged to vaccinate their animals against rabies after a horse in Lapeer County tested positive for the disease.
“It is essential pet and livestock owners take steps to vaccinate agains
NYC Carriage Driver Suspended for Driving Under Influence
Saverio Colarusso, a carriage driver from the West 38th street stable, appeared at the Department of Consumer Affairs court in response to summonses issued by the Humane Law Enforcement agents of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruel
Stem Cell Research: Readers Weigh In
More than 760 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What do you think about stem cell research for treatment of injuries in horses?”
New Young Horse Feeding Recommendations Based on Breed
Breed-specific growth models help fine-tune feeding recommendations for young horses in the near future.
Track Surface Maintenance Key, Officials Say
As people rush to takes sides in the great dirt-versus-synthetic racetrack surface debate, Mick Peterson, MS, PhD, and Santa Anita Park track superintendent Richard Tedesco suggested consistency and maintenance trump type of surface.
