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House Subcommittee Hears Slaughter Testimony
Animal rights advocates are urging lawmakers to pass a bill banning the slaughter of U.S. horses for consumption abroad, arguing the practice is inhumane. Opponents of the proposal say it would actually increase cruelty in the form of
Racehorse Brass Hat Sidelined by Suspensory Injury
Brass Hat has an injury that will keep him from training for the next three months, which means he could not race before 2009, even if all goes well. The 7-year-old gelded son of Prized suffered a strained suspensory ligament in his left leg.
Synthetic Track Surfaces Discussed in New York
A cross-section of the racing industry addressed the New York Task Force on Retired Race Horses on the subject of synthetic surfaces at a one-day forum held July 29 at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Co. pavilion in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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One Step Horsemanship (AAEP 2007)
In order to establish a good relationship with a horse, one has to spend hands-on time with them. We do this with pet dogs, he said, but often we don’t bother spending time with our horses until we want to use them. They should be touched, groomed
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Free Safe-Guard Get Rotation Right Deworming Barn Chart
Updated and revised to reflect the latest approach to parasite management and reducing the growing threat of parasite drug resistance, the Safe-Guard Get Rotation Right deworming barn chart is available for free at
Draper Equine Therapy Saddle Pad
Draper Equine Therapy has been given the nod of confidence by a member of the five-part Canadian Eventing Team headed for the Olympics this August.
Equine Welfare Heads Jockey Club Round Table Agenda
The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee, which in June issued its initial recommendations calling for the elimination of anabolic steroids in training and racing, a ban on toe grabs, and a series of whip-related reforms, will provide an
Vulture Attacks on Horses Reported in the Pyrenees
Allegedly lacking an adequate supply of carcasses, vultures in the Pyrenees mountains of France and Spain have been blamed for attacks on newborn foals and other livestock, according to several French news sources, including
Veterinary Group Opposes New Slaughter Legislation
U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearings on new anti-slaughter legislation will begin July 31, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has gone on
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Western performance horse industry changes and medications, equine viral arteritis (EVA) outbreak, sale ethics, tooth fractures, influenza, strangles, equine infectious anemia, therapeutic options, air quality, preparing
Horse Care and Management
Topics included a wide range of discussions on emergency care for problems such as foot wounds, fire, snakebite, and leg injuries. Older horse care such
Skin Diseases
Skin disease overview and discussions of grafts, infections such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and sarcoid chemotherapy.
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