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Director Named for New York Animal Disease Testing Lab
The interim director of the Plum Island Laboratory has been named to the run the federal animal disease testing center permanently.
Dr. Lawrence Barrett, a veterinarian who has served since October as interim director at the U.S. Department of
Getting Settled
I am feeling more comfortable here at the Fondouk, and today I started to function better in the clinic. I was even able to get
Animal Liberation Front Arsonists Sentenced to 12 Years
A federal judge Thursday sentenced Animal Liberation Front arsonist Kevin Tubbs to prison for more than 12 years, rejecting arguments that he was a minor player just trying to save animals and protect the earth.
U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken
Illinois Governor Signs Anti-Slaughter Legislation
The state with the nation’s last operating horse slaughterhouse has made it illegal to kill the animals for human consumption.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said May 24 he was proud to sign the law, calling it “past time to stop slaughtering
Derby Winner Street Sense ‘Possible’ for Belmont; Great Hunter to Run
(Edited Churchill Downs release)
James Tafel’s Street Sense, the winner of the $2 million Kentucky Derby, returned to the track on Thursday for the first time since last Saturday’s narrow loss to Curlin in the Preakness Stakes a
Understanding Laminitis Webinar Audience Deems it a Success
TheHorse.com’s first Webinar, “Understanding Laminitis,” was a rousing success.
Culture Shock
I could feel the culture shock setting in last night as soon as I stepped off the plane in Casablanca. My first mission was to
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Gastric Ulcers: Management Key to Prevention
The reality is that gastric ulcers are a man-made disease, and the majority of horses with gastric ulcers do not show outward symptoms. Oftentimes poor appetite, decreased performance, and a poor hair coat are subtle symptoms
New York Senate Passes Bill Exempting Farm Buildings from Maintenance Code
The New York state senate passed a bill May 23 that would provide relief to farmers from the high costs and red tape a new state regulation could potentially cause them.
The bill (S.3022) would exempt permanent farm buildings on working
Curlin on Track for Belmont Start
Curlin, winner of the May 19 Preakness Stakes, returned to the racetrack May 23 at Churchill Downs for the first time since his heart-pounding victory over Street Sense, winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby.
The chestnut son of Smart
Preakness National TV Ratings Dip 9%
Final national television ratings for NBC’s coverage of the May 19 Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Md., dipped 9% from year-ago figures. The 2007 Preakness telecast drew a 4.9 national rating and a 13 share. Each rating
Texas Therapeutic Riding Group Seeks Volunteers
Therapeutic Riding of Texas (TROT), a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association premier accredited therapeutic riding center, is seeking side walkers and horse handler volunteers for Session II. Volunteers do not need experience, as
Michigan Man Gets 13 to 20 Years for Horse Barn Arson
A Marysville, Mich., man who pleaded guilty to charges of setting a fire that resulted in the death of 18 horses has been sentenced to 13 to 20 years in prison, the Port Huron
Seabiscuit Descendant Foaled Near Famous Ancestor’s Home
Bronze Sea, a filly descended from Seabiscuit, was foaled at Tim and Jacqueline Cooper’s American Legend Horse Farm in Northern California on May 23.
The dark bay filly is by High Brite and is out of the At the Threshold mare All in Fashion
Emergency Stabling: USRider Looking to Expand Facility Availability
Traveling with horses is challenging enough, but imagine that you are traveling with your horses in an unfamiliar area when your vehicle breaks down or, you are involved in an accident requiring overnight repairs and temporary shelter for your
