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Disposal Directions for Eqvalan Dewormer Revised

Edited Press Release September 11, 2008

The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has alerted veterinarians of revised directions for the disposal of Eqvalan (ivermectin) Liquid for Horses. The CVM has received a small number of reports of precipitate forming in opened or leaky

University of Florida Veterinary Disaster Response Team Learns New Skills

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine September 11, 2008

When it comes to teams representing the University of Florida, the national champion football and basketball teams might be getting all the headlines, but the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Disaster Response Team should not be

Keeneland Yearling Buyers Utilize Steroid Tests

Leslie Deckard September 11, 2008

During the first two sessions of the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale the Central Kentucky auction company reported 20 requests for testing for exogenous anabolic steroids.

There were six requests during the opening session Sept. 8 an

Find Equine Evacuation Sites in Texas

Edited Press Release September 11, 2008

The Texas Animal Health Commission is advising those evacuating for Hurricane Ike to call 2-1-1 for the latest information on available facilities open for emergency animal sheltering for livestock and pets.

“The 2-1-1 operators assist

Texas Horses Move Inland as Hurricane Ike Approaches

Erin Ryder September 11, 2008

Many Texas horse owners are moving with their horses out of harm’s way as Hurricane Ike approaches the coast.

As of 1 p.m., CDT, Ike was a Category 2 hurricane, but the National Hurricane Center noted in a public bulletin that it was

Texas A&M Vet College Helping Coordinate Area Equine Evacuation

Edited Press Release September 11, 2008

As Hurricane Ike sets its eye on the Texas Coast, thousands of coastal residents are going to be mandated to evacuate their homes.

Ike Gains Strength Over Gulf, Aims for Texas

The Associated Press September 10, 2008

Hurricane Ike barreled across the warm, energizing waters of the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday on its way toward the Texas coast.

Forecasters said the Category 1 storm was already strengthening over open waters after leaving Cuba and could grow

Results of Poll on Wrapping Up the Summer Riding Season

Erin Ryder September 10, 2008

Nearly 1,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “When do you start winding down from your summer riding levels?”

Kentucky Horse Rescue Network Session Planned

Edited Press Release September 10, 2008

A networking session for Kentucky equine rescue groups is scheduled for Sept. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Lexington. This is the second such meeting facilitated by the Kentucky Horse Council in an effort to support the needs of horse rescue groups

Canadian Researchers Focus on Racehorse Safety

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc September 10, 2008

Since the loss of Barbaro and Eight Belles, NBC’s Roundtable on the horseracing industry at the 2008 Preakness Stakes, and the congressional hearing in June 2008, researchers are highlighting their efforts to improve racehorse safety and Canadian

Hurricane Ike Gains Strength on Path to Texas

The Associated Press September 10, 2008

Hurricane Ike strengthened in the Gulf’s warm waters Wednesday and churned toward the Texas coast, and officials started to evacuate the first of millions of residents who could be in the storm’s path.

Ike bloomed to a Category 2 storm and

Piroplasmosis Update: 20 Positive, Tracing Exposed Horses

Erin Ryder September 10, 2008

Florida agriculture officials announced Sept. 8 that 20 horses have been confirmed positive for the foreign animal disease equine piroplasmosis, but even though this might sound

Owner Turns Down $7.7 Million Bid on Yearling

Lenny Shulman September 9, 2008

Owner Michael Paulson said he bought back Azeri’s first yearling in the hopes of retaining a portion of the A.P. Indy colt to race. Paulson bought back the yearling for $7.7 million during the opening session of the Keeneland September yearling sal

New Species of Bacteria Common in Foals

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc September 9, 2008

A recent addition to a family of bacteria generally associated with human stomach problems could play a part in causing intestinal upset in foals, say Belgian researchers who have found that a disproportionate amount of foals have the bug in their

World Equestrian Games Community Forum Planned

Edited Press Release September 9, 2008

Area residents with questions about the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will have a chance to find some answers at a community forum Sept. 23.

There will be 900 horses competing in eight disciplines over 16 days at the Kentucky Hors