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University of Georgia Vet School Seeking Items for Benefit Auction
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine?s Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association is seeking donations for a benefit auction at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia Visitor?s Center on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Alltech to Address Elevated Feed Costs during Lecture Tour
Alltech will begin its annual North American Lecture Tour (NALT) Jan. 7, 2008. The tour theme is “The Feed Cost Puzzle: Performance or Profitability,” and the event will provide a forum to share and learn how the latest technologies and
New Variables Identified as West Nile Risk Factors
Based on a recent retrospective study performed at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan, Canada, three major risk factors that are completely outside of a horse owner’s control contribute to the mortality rate of West Nile
Horse Associations Meet to Discuss Direction of Western Pleasure
They came to discuss one of the oldest and most traditional classes offered by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and National Snaffle Bit Association(NSBA). And discuss they did. By the time the group of nearly 70 professionals, who cam
Mustangs Patrol U.S.-Canada Border
Astride sturdy mustangs named “Okanogan” and “Spurs,” U.S. Border Patrol agents Darrel Williams and Justin Hefker ride quietly along a ridgeline above the Similkameen River valley.
The mustangs are among a dozen the Border Patrol’s Spokane
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Questions Raised about Dead Horses Dumped Outside Kuwait Equestrian Clubs
At least 14 horses have been found dead in front of two equestrian centers in Kuwait, according to Kuwaiti news reports, an animal protection organization, and a local resident. Many of the horses appear to have died from gunshot wounds to the
American Quarter Horses Rewarded for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Performance
The dust has settled at Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center from the 49th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), and the fans’ votes are counted for the Fort Dodge Champion American Quarter Horses of the WNFR.
American Quarter Horses carry the
Wyoming Horse, Rider Celebrate 1,000 Miles of Endurance Riding
It’s an unlikely story of a 25-year-old mare and her 62-year-old rider competing on the endurance ride circuit.
Over a seven-year span, the duo, starting at age 18 and 54 respectively, completed more than 1,000 miles. The horse is now
University of Minn. Offers Regional Horse Owner Education Days in 2008
The University of Minnesota Horse Team is offering five regional horse owner education programs throughout the state in February and March 2008.
Each program offers unbiased, research-based information and knowledgeable speakers identified
Neighbors’ Votes to Decide if Boy Can Take Horse Home
Alexander Gonzalez, 11, of Tucson, Ariz., would like to bring his Miniature Horse, Bailey, home for Christmas.
It doesn’t seem like a tiny pet horse would be much of a problem high up in the rugged foothills of the Santa Catalinas, with all th
Dr. David Meirs Honored at Rutgers Equine Science Update
The faculty, students, and staff of the Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, recognized a lifetime of service by David A. Meirs II, VMD, at the annual Equine Science Update sponsored by the center.
Meirs, who
2008 AVMA Conference Heading to New Orleans
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will head to New Orleans July 19-22, 2008, for the group’s 145th Annual Convention. Last year’s record-breaking AVMA convention attracted over 10,000 attendees, including more
More Horses, Fewer Donors Challenge Equine Rescue Groups
Two years ago, the directors of Maryland’s equine rescue organizations got together to brainstorm ways to polish up their administrative skills and cultivate public support for their work. Back then, the Maryland Association of Rescue Equine
Three Horses Dead, Six Impounded from Alabama Farm
State agriculture officials plan to charge a Shorter, Ala., man with animal cruelty after finding three dead horses on his property and six others allegedly undernourished.
State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks said Wednesday his
Transcript: Talkin’ Horses with Dr. Larry Bramlage, Part 2
Many readers’ questions remained unanswered following the most recent chat with equine surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, Dipl. ACVS. As a favor to Bloodhorse.com, Bramlage graciously agreed to
