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Anthrax Strikes Montana Cattle
Eight cows in Sheridan County, Mont., died from anthrax last week, and state livestock officials said more cases could follow.
The dead cows were
AHC to Host National Issues Forum in Kentucky
The American Horse Council (AHC) will host a National Issues Forum at the Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 2, 2007. The AHC National Issues Forum provides an excellent opportunity for all horse enthusiasts and industry
Equine Influenza Death; Queensland Positives Increase
Several news stories out of Australia indicate that the first horse has died of equine influenza in New South Wales. According to and article in Stuff.co.nz on Aug. 31, a horse
Serbia to Return Allegedly Neglected Lipizzaner Horses
A herd of famed Lipizzaner horses, which were brought to Serbia during the Balkan wars and allegedly faced neglect, will return to Croatia, officials said Tuesday.
Agriculture Ministers Slobodan Milosavljevic of Serbia and Petar Cobankovic
ASPCA Awards Summer Equine Welfare Grants
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recently announced that five equine rescue groups received grants totaling more than $17,000 during the months of July and August. The grants are intended to aid them in their
WEG 2010: Rutter to be Director of Community and Volunteer Affairs
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for planning, staging, and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, has announced that Cathy Rutter will join their team as Director of Community and Volunteer
Emergency Planning Workbook Added to TheHorse.com PDF Library
A free PDF download intended to guide horse owners through the process of planning for emergencies is available in the TheHorse.com’s PDF library.
EIA Case Discovered Near New Mexico Track
A group of about 100 horses at Ruidoso Downs Race Track in New Mexico has been tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) by the New Mexico state veterinarian’s office after a horse stabled near the track’s barn area tested positive for the virus
Equine Flu: Additional NSW Infected Properties
A press release by the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries today (Aug. 29) said there are 19 confirmed horse flu infected properties, and it expected more to be detected later today.
NSW Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer
Horse Attacked with Ax: HSUS Offering Reward for Information
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for attacking a horse with a tobacco ax in Robertson County, Tenn.
On Augus
Equine Dentists Challenge Texas Law
A showdown is looming in Texas between a group of equine dentists and the Texas State Board of Veterinary Examiners over who should be allowed to work on a horse’s teeth. The State Board fired the first shot in the exchange earlier this year by
Belmont Winner Rags To Riches’ Temperature Back to Normal
Trainer Todd Pletcher reported this morning that Rags to Riches, the first filly to win the Belmont Stakes in 102 years, has had her temperature drop to normal levels and will likely head back to the track at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 30.
Owner Relinquishes Horses in Tennessee Neglect Case
Derek Ulmer appeared in Marshall County, Tenn., General Sessions court Aug. 28. He agreed to relinquish his ownership rights to all 16 horses seized on August 4, 2007. Ulmer requested a preliminary hearing on both sets of charges. The May charge
Agriculture Minister: Source of Equine Flu Not Known
Racing is expected to resume in most Australian states by the weekend, but the movement of all horses continues to be banned following the country’s first outbreak of equine influenza.
A casualty of the equine emergency is the mounted polic
Oklahoma State Vet School Hosting Equine Healthcare Symposium
Horse owners are invited to a symposium on equine healthcare Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The symposium will be hosted by Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences and Department of Animal Science, Division of
Colorado State Establishes Chair in Equine Reproduction
Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences announced Aug. 27 the establishment of the Iron Rose Ranch University Chair in Equine Reproduction, funded with a $3 million gift.
The chair will enhance the
