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Revived Sales Integrity Task Force Holds Organizational Meeting
Meeting for the first time since its announced resurrection almost three months ago, the revived Sales Integrity Task Force left its May 7 gathering at Keeneland with proclaimed vows of providing quick and satisfying results.
Re-formed i
Buchanan Named Director of Administration for 2010 Games
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for planning and executing the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, has announced that Anne Buchanan has been promoted to Director of Administration. Buchanan is one of
Jockey: White House State Dinner ‘Might Even Be Better’ Than Winning the Derby
Washington turned out adoring schoolchildren and ladies in hats for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit. The White House, too, laid on special touches at President Bush’s first-ever white-tie state dinner to honor America’s closest ally and make the quee
Arming the Fight Against Resistant Bacteria
In 1928, Alexander Fleming opened the door to treating bacterial infections when he stumbled upon the first known antibiotic in a Penicillium mold growing in a discarded experiment.
Nearly eight decades later, chemist Helen
Illinois Slaughter Bill Passed in Senate Committee
An Illinois Senate Committee voted 7-0 on May 8 to pass a bill banning horse slaughter for human consumption. The Humane Society of the United States applauded the Senate Committee and urged the full Senate to pass the legislation.
The bill
Talkin’ Horses Live Discussion to Feature Barbaro’s Surgeon
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, head of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, will be the guest on this week’s
Horse Slaughter to Resume In Illinois
As the result of a federal court ruling, the horse slaughter plant in DeKalb, Ill., will temporarily be able to resume business.
In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit May 1 granted Cavel
Arlington’s New Surface Healing Old Wounds
A year after an unprecedented string of catastrophic injuries left horsemen wondering what was wrong with the dirt track at Arlington Park, they were singing the praises of a new synthetic racing surface.
More than 20 fatal injuries in an
Derby-Winning Jockey to Attend State Dinner at White House
Jockey Calvin Borel can add another first to his list after winning the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
He’s been invited to attend a state dinner at the White House in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
Borel’s agent, Jerry Hissam, said
Rough Wildfire Season Predicted in Western States
Forecasters and fire officials are predicting an increased wildfire risk for the western part of the United States due to abundant plant growth expected to dry out by mid-May. The Humane Society of the United States recently urged residents to
BLM Hosting Wild Horse and Burro Adoption in Michigan
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States will be hosting a horse and burro adoption event this month in Michigan. More than 60 horses and a few burros will be available.
Animals will be available for viewin
Manna Pro: Milk Replacer Recall Not Linked to Melamine Contamination
The recall of a batch of milk replacer commonly used for foals is not related to the widespread pet food recalls, according to a report released by the company.
A batch of Unimilk milk replacer was withdrawn after customers reported that th
Jockey, Backstretch Worker Insurance Bill Introduced
Two congressmen introduced legislation May 4 that would provide injury insurance for jockeys and others who work in horse racing.
Republican U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky and Democratic U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan introduced
Horse Deaths Increase at Closing Bay Meadows
Twenty-five horses died while racing or practicing at the Bay Meadows track this spring, nine more than incurred fatal injuries over an 11-month period that state regulators studied previously.
The California Horse Racing Board, which is
Winner Rags to Riches, Rest of Field Exit Oaks in Good Condition
Rags to Riches came out of her easy 4 1/4-length victory in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs in good order and will soon travel to trainer Todd Pletcher’s base at Belmont Park in New York. She’ll be accompanied on the journey
Judge Prohibits Planting of Genetically Modified Alfalfa
A federal judge on May 3 barred the planting of genetically engineered alfalfa nationwide, ruling that the government didn’t adequately study the biotechnology crop’s potential to mix with organic and conventional varieties.
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