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USDA Veterinarian to Discuss Equine Herpesvirus with Concerned Wellington Equestrians
On Saturday, Dec. 16, USDA Government Veterinarian, Dr. Julie Gauthier, will meet with equestrians, community members, and members of the media to discuss the equine rhinopneumonitis. The disease, also known as equine herpesvirus or EHV, is a
Wellington EHV Outbreak Details Coming into Focus
Numerous reports have indicated that at least one horse has died in Wellington, Fla., from a viral illness suspected to be neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV). Animal health officials are currently seeking to confirm the cause of the horse’s
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Pa. Woman Accepts Plea Deal in Horse Cruelty Case
A Dover, Pa., area horse farm owner accused of animal cruelty has been placed on probation under a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Under the agreement, 14 of the 15 abuse and neglect charges have been dropped. And the deal means that
Coastal Commission Approves Del Mar Polytrack
The California Coastal Commission gave unanimous approval to plans by Del Mar to replace its dirt surface with synthetic Polytrack, track officials said.
The commission voted Dec. 12 on the Del Mar agricultural district plan, which was
Senate Unable to Vote on Slaughter Ban
Horse slaughter opponents will have to start from scratch next Congressional session despite last-minute efforts asking for a Senate vote on the issue. The 109th Congressional session adjourned for the holidays on Dec. 8 without taking action on
USDA Proposes Standards for Permanent, Private Quarantine Facilities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to amend its regulations regarding the importation of horses in order to establish standards for the approval of permanent, privately owned quarantine
HK and Netherlands Sign Travel Protocol for Olympic Horses
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Netherlands signed an operational arrangement today (Dec. 13) on the protocol for the import and export of Olympic and Paralympic equestrian event horses between the two places.
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Breyer Donating Portion of Barbaro Figure Proceeds to New Bolton Fund
When 2006 Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro began his recovery after his career-ending injury in the 2006 Preakness Stakes, the nation began a vigil unlike that held for any athlete, much less a four-legged one. And although his race for
Missing Zebra Prompts Search
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Mounties) are searching for an escapee of the striped variety; they’re organizing a search for Zebastian, a zebra stallion that escaped from his Calgary-area home,
Book Excerpt: Emergency Transportation
You should be prepared to ship a horse if it is in need of emergency care at a veterinary hospital.
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Some Walking Horse Groups Proposing HPA Enforcement Changes
After facing public criticism this year about the treatment of Tennessee Walking Horses, some industry leaders have proposed harsher penalties for those caught abusing horses for personal gain.
“We want to see the horse be presented where
Animal Welfare Project Seeking Volunteers
The Animal Welfare Project is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Valley Forge, Pa. Made up of professional animal trainers, its main mission is to create a training center for homeless horses and dogs.
After professional
Horse.com Donating Blankets to Mounted Police and Rescue Organizations
In the spirit of the holidays, Horse.com (sister company of 1800petsupplies.com) is donating horse blankets and heated water buckets to mounted police units and horse rescue organizations nationwide that are in need of help as winter ushers
New Site Matches Donated Horses with Potential Adopters
Searching for the right horse or trying to find the perfect home for one?
Illinois horsewoman Meggan Hill-McQueeney has started a new company, All Heart Inc., and is launching an extraordinary concept called DonateMyHorse.com–the web site
