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South Africa: Suspected AHS Shuts Down Equine Movement
The test samples are still pending, but officials have instituted a precautionary ban on equine movement into the areas of the Western Cape considered under surveillance and free of African horse sickness, the
Distaff Winner Round Pond Injured, Retired
Round Pond, winner of the 2006 Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff, has been retired after suffering a slab fracture of her left knee during the running of the April 7 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park.
The 5-year-old daughter of
Putting Science Into Farriery: Lameness Evaluation
When a group of people are standing at the barn watching a “lame” horse move, many of you will say he’s lame in different legs. How do you know who’s right? If it makes you feel any better, picking out the source of lameness isn’t always easy fo
Performance Evaluation of Western Saddle Pads
The local tack shop has them in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and they are an essential part of every horse’s tack–the saddle pad. Lately, interest in the equine industry has lead to an increase in the manufacturing of technologically advanced
Horseback Group Wants To Add More Horse Trails
A Somerset County, Pa., equestrian group has asked to have 5.5 miles of horse trail added to the Great Allegheny Passage.
Members of the Sheriff’s Posse, a horseback rescue group, said the Somerset Parks and Recreation Board has asked for
Freedom Health Aminorex Findings Confirmed by Canadian Racing Agency
The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) confirmed Freedom Health’s findings that the use of injectable levamisole in racehorses may result in a positive drug test for the banned substance aminorex–a Class 1 drug that carries a recommended penalt
Skeeter Johnson, Polo Player, Dies
S.K. “Skeeter” Johnson died April 5 at the Delray Medical Center in Florida. He was 53.
According to a report from the Palm Beach Daily News, Johnson was injured the previous day on the family polo field near Wellington, Fla., while
Idaho Horseman’s Association Seeks More Members
The Magic Valley Horseman’s Association is trying to revive equestrian activities in Southern Idaho, and as part of that plan is welcoming all breeds of horses.
That means people with everything from Quarter Horses to Arabians and
OSU Open House Explores Careers in Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, April 14, for students considering careers in veterinary medicine. Visitors will attend information sessions that will introduce career
FEI Equine Veterinarians Provide Guidelines for Hong Kong Olympic Imports
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale recently released the following information about temporary importations into Hong Kong for the 2008 Olympics.
The importation schedule and quarantine protocols have been finalized. A 7-da
Thoroughbred Owner Files Suit Over Heel Nerving Disclosure
Trainer Richard Mandella and owner B. Wayne Hughes have been named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by a Thoroughbred owner in Arizona for allegedly failing to disclose that a surgical procedure had been performed on a horse claimed from Hughe
MRLS: Eastern and Forest Tent Caterpillars Currently Feeding
The time is right for horse farms to implement control strategies. University of Kentucky experts report that eastern tent caterpillars and forest tent caterpillars are developing normally this spring with egg hatching complete and
2008 Olympic Games: FEI Discusses Transport of Horses
The Veterinary Committee and the Welfare Sub Committee of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) had a meeting March 19 to discuss transport issues concerning the 2008 Olympic Games. The meeting was attended by Martin Atock, appointed
Horse Owner Education Program to Debut at Equine Affaire
Equilite Inc., makers of Sore No More liniment, will debut their new Visiting Vet and Professionals Program at Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio later this month. The first Visiting Vet is William Ormston, DVM, who will discuss
World Veterinary Day to Highlight Scope of Vet Industry Contributions
“World Veterinary Day on April 28, 2007, will be a day to emphasize the need for global unity among all health care professionals including veterinarians,” said Leon Russell, DVM, PhD, president of the World Veterinary Association.
Barbaro Birthday Party Planned at Delaware Park
A celebration of Barbaro’s life will take place at Delaware Park on April 29, 2007 from 6-9:00 p.m. This event is open to anyone who would like to honor Barbaro on his fourth birthday at the track where his racing career started.
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