Latest News – The Horse
Cavel Slaughter Plant Restraining Order: Judge Grants 10 Day Extension
A federal judge extended a temporary order allowing an Illinois horse slaughterhouse to remain in operation while it challenges a state law that would force it to close.
Cavel International Inc.’s site in DeKalb, Ill., is the last remaining
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Discussion Planned at SmartPak Store
Most horse owners are familiar with the term “tying up,” which describes the pain and cramping of a horse’s muscles with exercise. Veterinarians refer to this condition as exertional rhabdomyolysis, and now recognize a specific type known as
Cavel Restraining Order Expiring; Ruling on Temporary Operation Expected
DeKalb, Ill., is home to the last remaining plant in the United States where horses are slaughtered for human consumption. Except for a portion sold to U.S. zoos, the horsemeat is shipped to be eaten by diners overseas.
The state banned such
Dog Helps Save Foal from Abandoned Well
It could have been a scene straight out of “Lassie.” Kurt Smith was working in the yard at his horse boarding and breeding facility in Bangor, Maine, Monday when Molly, his border collie, came running and barking, signaling that something was amiss
Local Beliefs
I have wanted to write a little bit about the animal trading, donating, etc that goes on here at the Fondouk. The perfect opportunity presented
New Oregon State Park to Include Horse Trails, Camp
Oregon’s newest state park will open officially on July 8, the Parks and Recreation Department said Wednesday.
The park is named for L.L. “Stub” Stewart, a former Eugene-area lumber company entrepreneur, state legislator, and philanthropist
New Zealand Animal Welfare and Bioethics Center to Collaborate with OIE
Massey University’s Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre has been named a collaborating center of the Office International des Epizooties (OIE, or World Organization for Animal Health), and will provide scientific, bioethical, and
Reward Offered for Information on Indiana Horse Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for shooting a horse in Shirley, Ind. The $2,500 reward offered by the
Drug Withdrawal Times Posted on Racing Medication Group Web Site
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium has completed a section of its Web site (www.rmtcnet.com) that enables licensed horsemen to look up guidelines for withdrawal times for approximatel
Reduce Insects Organically With Birds
Recruiting attractive insect-eating birds to a horse facility, barn, or pasture is an easy and organic way to increase insect control.
First Equine Product Tested by ConsumerLab.com Passes
An independent testing laboratory results provider, ConsumerLab.com, recently announced that GLC 5500 glucosamine/chondroitin equine powder concentrate passed the company’s testing criteria. According to ConsumerLab.com president Tod Cooperman,
Learning Experience
The donkey that came in with colic yesterday did not make it. We continued supportive therapy today, but it was too little too late. On
FEI Appoints Members to Group Reviewing Endurance Rules
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) has appointed members to the endurance task force, which has been asked to undertake a full review of the sport ahead of the disciplines major rule review due in January 2009.
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Prominent Stallion Runaway Groom Dead
Runaway Groom, who beat the year’s three U.S. classic winners in the 1982 Travers Stakes, was euthanatized June 8 at Dr. Tom Simon’s Vinery near Lexington because of complications from the infirmities of old age. The 28-year-old son of Blushing
WNV: Pennsylvania Reports First Positive Mosquito of 2007
Pennsylvania state officials reported June 12 that the first mosquito sample positive for the West Nile virus in the state this year has been found in Blair Township, Blair County.
“As with people, animals become infected with the West Nile
Steve Haskin’s Belmont Recap: Wonder Woman
Call it fate. Call it kismet. Whatever title you prefer, Rags to Riches seemed destined to give trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez their first classic winner.
Although “Johnny V” has been Pletcher’s first-call rider for years, it
