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Guelph Adds Two Offerings to Equine Continuing Education Program
Equine Guelph will now offer a diploma in Equine Studies and a certificate in Equine Business Management. These will be offered in addition to the Equine Science certificate.
The new diploma in Equine Studies consists of 10 courses; the
Wisconsin Vet School Techs Gain Anesthesia Certification
Three certified veterinary technicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently attained specialty certification in anesthesia.
In addition to an examination, Mary Graber (Marshall, Wis.), Kristen Hunyady
Horse Survives Accidental Plunge into Icy Swimming Pool
A horse was rescued after accidentally taking an icy plunge in a swimming pool.
Jet, a 6-year-old Quarter Horse, walked onto the frozen in-ground pool Thursday and broke through six inches of ice into about 3? feet of water, becoming
Racing Symposium Panel Participants Approve of Synthetic Surfaces
Synthetic racing surfaces were given a resounding vote of confidence from racetrack executives and track superintendents Dec. 6, at the University of Arizona’s Symposium on Racing and Gaming.
The panel, moderated by Churchill Downs racing
5 Million: AQHA Counting Down to Milestone Registration
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)–the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization–recently began its “Countdown to 5 Million.” One AQHA member will ride off with the actual registration number 5,000,000.
Animal Welfare Group Blocked from Attending Paris Horse Expo
The anti-hippophagy campaign of the France-based Foundation Brigitte Bardot (FBB), a non-profit organization which aims to prevent animal cruelty worldwide,
Dr. Nat White Joins AAEP Board as Vice President
Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Leesburg, Va., has been selected as the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) next vice president. White will ascend to the AAEP presidency in 2010.
A board-certified surgeon and a
Dr. Robert Lewis Honored as AAEP Distinguished Life Member
AAEP Past President Robert D. Lewis, DVM, of Elgin, Texas, was recognized for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP at the Dec. 4 President’s Luncheon during the association’s 53rd Annual Convention.
Lewis
Horse Race Fixing Alleged at Delaware Park
A small sponge was inserted in the nostril of a horse at Delaware Park in an attempt to fix a race in October, State Police said.
Detectives are investigating the incident in which a small sponge was found in the nostril of 2-year-old filly
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
Dr. Eleanor Green to Serve as AAEP President in 2008
Eleanor Green, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ABVP, of Gainesville, Fla., will be installed as the 54th president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) during the group’s annual convention in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-5. She will serve
Norwood Receives AAEP Distinguished Service Award
Gary L. Norwood, DVM, was recognized as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.
Awarded to an individual who has provided exemplary
Two Horses Die After Roundup in New Mexico Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says two wild horses captured during a roundup in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico have died.
Agency spokeswoman Kathy DeLucas says one horse died November 26th after running head-first into a metal corral panel
Georgia Woman Offers Reward after Horse Shot to Death
A Buford, Ga., woman is offering a $500 reward for information in the shooting death of her 8-year-old Quarter horse.
Mary Lynn Whiten lives on five acres about a mile from the Mall of Georgia. She says she heard at least one gunshot and dogs
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
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
