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‘Equine Equity Act’ Makes Key Progress
The Equine Equity Act, which reduces the capital gains holding period for horses and shortens the depreciation schedule for racehorses, is part of the 2007 Farm Bill and could be approved by the United States Senate in a few days.
The Senate
Horse Recovering from New Glaucoma Procedure
VIDEO | A horse that underwent a rare endoscopic laser eye procedure is showing normal intraocular pressure (IOP), a key indication that the procedure has brought his
John Henry Painting Brings In Record Amount for ReRun Adoption Program
A recent Ebay auction brought a record winning bid of $5,200 for an original painting created by the late John Henry. The painting was part of the annual holiday auction held by ReRun, Inc., a Thoroughbred horse adoption program with chapters in
U.K. Group Honored for Equestrian Highway Safety Program
The British Horse Society was recently recognized for its Riding and Road Safety Training program.
The Prince Michael International Road Safety Award honors those who have helped to reduce road casualties. This is the third time that the
Kentucky Horse Council Offering Class for New Horse Owners
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) will host a new class designed to instruct and support people interested in becoming horse owners. This class, “So You Want to Own a Horse?” will be offered on January 10, 2008 at the Scott County Extension Offic
Cavel Planning Supreme Court Slaughter Ban Appeal
A company that ran what was the country’s last remaining horse-slaughtering plant plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review an Illinois law that forced the facility to close this fall, a lawyer said.
“We are planning to file a petition
Relocation, Purchases Save Baltimore Cart Ponies from Impoundment
Just one day before being declared abandoned, 49 ponies formerly used to pull produce carts in the streets of Baltimore, Md., have been relocated–some to new homes in the country, others to temporary facilities within the city. The ponies had
Mega Grand Flex
Grand Meadows Nutritional Products Inc. introduces their newest equine joint supplement, Mega Grand Flex. Mega Grand Flex is designed to help horses that have not responded to traditional ingredient levels in joint support products.
AAEP Foundation Research Fellow Scholarship Winner Announced
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, Inc., recognized Ashlee E. Watts, DVM of Ithaca, N.Y., as the recipient of the 2007 AAEP Foundation Research Fellow on Dec. 3 during the AAEP 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla. Th
Dr. Larry Bramlage to be Guest on Interactive Chat
Join world-renowned equine surgeon Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, for Thursday?s edition of bloodhorse.com’s ?Talkin? Horses? sponsored by ExclusivelyEquine.com. He will be the gues
Give the Gift of Veterinary Care for Working Animals this Holiday Season
Bring the spirit of the holiday season to those who cannot help themselves with a gift of veterinary care for animals in need. The American Fondouk, a charitable, U.S.-run animal
Horse Health News Video: Ryder Report for Dec. 12
Watch the Dec. 12 edition of the Ryder Report.
Included in this report is a wrap-up of the 53rd Annual Convention of th
Senegal Reporting 40 Outbreaks of African Horse Sickness
More than 450 horses have died as a result of 40 outbreaks of African horse sickness in Senegal, according to a Dec. 9 report from the Office
USEF to Host Clinics for Veterinarians
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will present two clinics in 2008 for veterinarians involved with national-level horse shows. These clinics are designed specifically for show veterinarians, testing veterinarians, and senior
Winter Storm Bearing Down On Midwest
The icy storm that has blasted Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas has so far killed at least 22 people, with the worst death toll from ice-coated highways in Oklahoma, and storm warnings are up now for parts of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and
Black Walnut Laminitis Cases Reported by Illinois Vet School
Although finding black walnut in shavings used for horse stalls is rare these days, if several horses in a large barn become lame simultaneously, black walnut laminitis should be considered.
