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Drug-Resistant Bugs
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a multidrug-resistant bacterium that has received ample attention in the press lately. Much concern has been expressed because of the tremendous increase in human infections, including
25 Years of Better Horse Care: 1983-2008
As a new year begins, The Horse celebrates 25 years of reporting the latest in horse care. This publication began in 1983 as Modern Horse Breeding. In March of 1995 the name was changed to the current title to fit the expanded coverag
2007: Quite a Year in Equine Health
What a year it was! Researchers unlocked the secrets of the equine genome, an outbreak of equine influenza stopped Australia’s horse industry in its tracks, state actions resulted in the closure of U.S. horse slaughter plants
Horse Population Increases Across Virginia
A new study shows the number of horses, ponies and mules in Virginia grew 26% between 2001 and 2006.
The 2006 Equine Survey Report was released this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics
Causes of Foal Mortality: a One-Year Snapshot
Neonatal losses are a significant problem for the equine industry. Of the 1,294 fetal, neonatal, and juvenile equine cases presented to the University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center from September 2004 through August 2005, 259
Horse Rescuers Taking in Record Numbers Amid Drought, Hay Prices
A horse rescue agency that operates in North Carolina and two other states has taken in almost double the number of abused and neglected horses it usually accepts each year, and more than half came from North Carolina.
Workers with the
26 Horses Found Undernourished on Florida Farm
An elderly man who told Deland, Fla., deputies he had “fallen on hard financial times” and was having problems caring for the animals by himself had 26 horses removed from his farm on Dec. 29, according to an article on Loca6.com (
27 Animals Seized From Fort Collins Rescue Ranch
Authorities seized 27 animals from the Animal Angels Horse Rescue ranch in Fort Collins on Dec. 29.
Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden says the owner faces multiple charges of animal cruelty.
Officials seized 16 horses, ponies,
Webinars (Online Seminars)
What’s a webinar? It’s an online video seminar given by an expert on a specific topic. During the webinar event, viewers are able to ask questions and have them answered by the expert. Our archived webinars are available on
Investigating Foreign Animal Diseases
Surveillance for and the investigation of suspected foreign animal diseases is a high priority for state and federal animal health regulatory officials, because the movement of animals and animal products, including semen and embryos, in
Deadline to Name Thoroughbred Foals Feb. 1
A valid attempt to name foals of 2006 must be made by Feb. 1, 2008, in order to avoid a $75 late fee, The Jockey Club announced Dec. 27.
As an aid in selecting a desired name, The Jockey Club once again has published on the
Sweetnorthernsaint Back in Action
Last year?s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorite Sweetnorthernsaint returns from a seven month layoff Dec. 29, taking on 10 rivals in the $50,000 Holiday Cheer Stakes at Turfway Park.
A runaway winner in the 2006
Both Sides Claim Victory in Walking Horse Registry Dispute
Both sides in a dispute over ownership of Tennessee Walking Horse registry information are claiming victory in a case that took two years to process through the legal system, despite one of the parties being found in violation of copyright laws
Readers Respond: Spreading the Holiday Cheer
More than 900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you support any equine-related charities or nonprofit groups?”
National Horsemen’s Group Setting Racehorse Steroid Policy
The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association is formulating a position on regulation of anabolic steroids in racehorses.
The National HBPA has affiliates in about 30 jurisdictions, some of which already have adopted rules to
John Henry Named Kentucky’s Most Intriguing Newsmaker of 2007
John Henry garnered nearly 4,000 votes in a poll held by www.kentucky.com and the Lexington Herald-Leader newspaper, narrowly defeating pastor Jon Weece to win the “Most Intriguing
