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Horse Slaughter and the Commerce Clause
When United States District Judge Frederick Kapala extended a temporary restraining order allowing an Illinois horse slaughterhouse to continue operating through June 28, the decision was characterized by many people as a statement on the
No Decision Yet in Philly Park Kicking Incident
Jockey Victor Molina–who was caught on camera kicking a 2-year-old colt prior to the start of the third race at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack June 18–had a formal hearing before track stewards June 22, but no decision was made by th
American Horse Council Forum Covers Latest Federal Action
More than 150 people gathered at Washington?s L?Enfant Plaza Hotel from June 17 to 19 to participate in the American Horse Council?s 2007 National Issues Forum.
?With so many federal bills and regulatory issues facing the horse industry
Groom, Security Guards Help Prevent Disaster in Servis’ Barn
A fire started by a faulty motor in a fan broke out in the barn of trainer John Servis at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack the afternoon of June 20, causing minor injuries to his stable pony, Jinks.
No other horses were injured,
Surge in Rabies Cases Reported in North Carolina
Responding to an increase in rabies cases, officials in North Carolina?s Mitchell and Yancey counties are advising residents to keep food and pets away from wild animals.
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Hollywood Park Tweaking Cushion Track Blend
(From Hollywood Park release)
Hollywood Park, acting on test results, has ordered additional wax for the top layer of its synthetic racing surface.
“There has bee
New York Senate Passes State Horse Slaughter Bill
The New York state Senate recently passed legislation to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) noted in a statement. The Senate bill, S01462, was passed by a vote of 60-1. The bill,
David O’Connor Awarded Pfizer Equine Industry Vision Award
Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented David O?Connor with this year?s Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP Fiesta Del Caballo seminar in Albuquerque, N.M. Established in 2002, the
NSAID Options: New Pain Reliever for Horses Released
Equioxx (firocoxib), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for use in horses, is now available from Merial. Equioxx is delivered as a paste (similar to paste dewormer) and i
Septicemia: Early Detection Is Important
A recently published study could help veterinarians predict the causative agents of a deadly bloodstream infection (septicemia) common in newborn foals by characterizing clinical signs associated with different types of bacteria.
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Reflection
Since no typed words will truly describe the goings on in Fez and the Fondouk, I can only recommend that anyone who gets the chance
Time to Go
I am sitting in the train, which has just pulled out of the Fez station. I had no idea that I would have so much
Postpartum Care for Mares
Mares can rebreed fairly early after birthing compared to most animal species. For broodmares expected to produce a foal every year, the average time between pregnancies is 10 days to two weeks.
For this reason and others, postpartum care is
Commentary: Own Responsibly
I’ve worn many hats, figuratively and literally, in the course of a long veterinary career, and with each of them I have done my best to improve the quality of life for our equine friends.
I’m wearing a new hat these days: chairman of th
Potomac Horse Fever: A Review
Potomac horse fever (PHF) is a bacterial disease that can affect horses of any age.
Oklahoma City to Spend $20 Million More on State Fair Arena, Barns
The State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla., and the horse barns at the arena will get an additional $20 million in improvements.
The City Council approved the expenditure because of higher-than-expected hotel tax revenues.
The
