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Horse Owners Reminded to Participate in Agriculture Census
The American Horse Council (AHC) is reminding all members of the horse community to participate in the 2007 Census of Agriculture being conducted by the USDA.
The USDA census, taken every five years, is a count of U.S. farms, ranches, and
Wedgewood Introduces Peppermint- and Alfalfa-Flavored Pergolide
Wedgewood Pharmacy has introduced peppermint- and alfalfa-flavored pergolide for horses in its Gourmeds dosage form. Gourmeds are chewable, naturally flavored tablets that are easy to administer.
Pergolide mesylate, a drug used to treat
Tulsa Police Officer Injured in Collision with Horse
A Tulsa, Okla., police officer is recovering from a head injury he sustained when his patrol car collided with a horse on a city street early Monday morning (Dec. 3).
Police say Corporal Randy Solomon was following an ambulance shortly
Breeding Incentives Provide Boon to Kentucky Quarter Horse Industry
Incentives primarily aimed at encouraging Thoroughbred owners to breed their horses in Kentucky have created a boon for the Quarter Horse industry, and many breeding operations are relocating to the state.
Kentucky last year started the
Animal Health Manual Available With Donation to Morris Animal Foundation
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is offering the new Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health on its Web site, www.morrisanimalfoundation.org. For a minimum $100 donation, MAF
Large Animals Equal Large Emergency Rescue Problems
Everywhere in America thousands of large animals are transported through our communities daily. They are moving over our streets, roads, and highways. Whenever a transportation emergency occurs, local first responders are called. Without specifi
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Nebraska Humane Society Calling for Ban on Horse Tripping
The Nebraska Humane Society has called for a ban on Mexican rodeo events, saying the sports can cause traumatic injury to the animals.
Armando Pliego, treasurer of the Omaha-based rodeo club Charros Las Amistad, said the rodeo–called a
Thoroughbred Adoption Program to Receive AAEP Equine Welfare Award
The Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP) in Farmington, N.Y., is the 2007 recipient of the American Association of Equine Practitioners? Equine Welfare Award, the Lavin Cup. Named for AAEP Past President A. Gary Lavin, VMD, the
Medical Doctor, Barbaro Team Honored for Contributions to Equine Health
George Bagby, MD, MS, and Barbaro?s owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson, along with trainer Michael Matz, have been named the 2007 recipients of the American Association of Equine Practitioners? George Stubbs Award, an honor that recognizes the
Wedgewood Pharmacy Now Exchanging Expired Medications
Wedgewood Pharmacy recently introduced the Refresh Exchange Program, which allows veterinarians to return expired custom-compounded medications for exchange at no cost. The program is a first in the compounding pharmacy profession.
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Four Horses Die after Feed Mixing Error
A horse and three ponies have died, and several other equids have been temporarily paralyzed, following the ingestion of contaminated feed in French Guiana (a department of France located on the northern edge of South America), according to the
Distinguished Educators Moore and Gill to be Honored at AAEP Convention
Two veterinarians who have significantly impacted the development and training of equine practitioners will be honored during the American Association of Equine Practitioners? 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla. James N. Moore, DVM, PhD, and
AAEP Annual Convention Kicks Off in Orlando
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be held in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-5, continuing its long history of providing premier continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians and
Richardson Describes the Fight to Save Barbaro to Vets at AAEP
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, opened the American Association Equine Practitioners Convention in Orlando, Fla., Saturday with an emotional, touching, and sometimes humorous talk about the more than eight month fight to save Barbaro’s life
Va. Tech Equine Medical Center to Host Horse Health Half-Day
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will host an educational event for Virginia Pony Club members on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. The meeting, “Horse Health Half-Day,” will take place in the center’s library from 9:30 a.m. to 1
