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Former Research Horses Available for Adoption
Former research horses are searching for new homes after contributing years in service toward progress in equine medicine. The 13 horses were part of a research group at Virginia Tech’s MARE Center in Middleburg, Va. They were used for studies o
WSU Equine Transport Allows Hospital Access in All Weather
Snow storms, icy conditions, fog, avalanches, rock slides, and other hazardous conditions can make traveling Washington State’s mountain passes in winter a daunting and undesirable task, especially when hauling a sick or injured horse.
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Iowa Testing Horses for CEM
Iowa is one of more than 30 states testing horses that might have been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM) following the discovery of infected Quarter Horse and Paint
Unwanted Horse Survey to Conclude at End of Month
The opportunity to respond to a public survey launched by the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is coming to a close. Launched in November, the survey will provide data on the scope of the unwanted horse issue. It is available at
Animal Carcass Disposal: Know Your Options
While carcass disposal is not a pleasant topic, it is a subject of significant economic and environmental concern. What are the options for carcass disposal?
In many instances the cause of death needs to be determined, so the body is
Canter-Mid Atlantic Expands Race Horse Rehabilitation Program with Grant
CANTER-Mid Atlantic is getting a little extra help this year to expand its ongoing race horse rehabilitation program. The group, based out of West Virginia, received a grant funded by Charles Town Races & Slots of Charles Town, W.V. which
Carry That Weight: Lameness in Pregnant Mares
Lameness is not an uncommon condition in pregnant mares. But does pregnancy itself make a horse more prone to lameness?
“Any horse can become lame while pregnant, but pregnancy does not make lameness more likely as a single factor,” said
Kentucky Derby Documentary ‘First Saturday in May’ Wins Eclipse Award
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers Association announced Jan. 9. that the Hennegan Brothers documentary “The First Saturday in May,” which chronicled the stories of six horses and
Keeneland January Thoroughbred Sale Faces Tough Times
The Thoroughbred marketplace ended 2008 with dramatic declines, and all signs point to more tough times ahead as Keeneland gets ready to open its 2009 selling season with its January horses of all ages auction in Lexington. The recent Ocala
Shortage of Wood Bedding Ongoing, Could Intensify
The housing market downturn is affecting more than just developers and realtors. Some horse owners have a new challenge in locating adequate, affordable bedding for their animals.
Jeannie Queen of Clear Vision Equine, based i
International Equine Disease Report Third Quarter 2008
The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks.
Cases of anasplasmosis (Anasplasma phagocytophila) and Borreliosis (Borrelia burgdorferi) were diagnosed among
45 Horses Find New Homes Via TheHorse.com Service
Launched in November 2008, TheHorse.com’s Thoroughbred Adoption Service has now coordinated new homes for 45 horses. See a list of horses placed.
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Eclipse Award Finalists Announced
The finalists for 2008 Eclipse Awards were released Jan. 8, with the winners to be announced Jan. 26 at a ceremony in Miami, Fla. The finalists for Horse of the Year are not announced until the awards ceremony.
The winners are determined by
Floods: Washington Water Begins to Recede
Washington residents are starting to recover from this week’s flood conditions, which the Associated Press reported as the worst on record.
CEM: 3 Pennsylvania Mares Exposed
Three mares in Pennsylvania are under quarantine after officials determined they had been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM).
“These mares are in varying stages of
Wyoming Warns Horse Owners About CEM
Although the state is not involved with the investigation into contagious equine metritis (CEM), the Wyoming State Veterinarian is advising horse breeders and veterinarians to be aware of the equine reproductive disease. The
