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Horse Genome Assembled; Information Available to Researchers
The first draft of the horse genome sequence has been deposited in public databases and is freely available for use by biomedical and veterinary researchers around the globe, leaders of the international Horse Genome Sequencing Project announced
Stallion Manager Sandy Hatfield to Be Guest on “Talkin’ Horses”
Join Sandy Hatfield, stallion manager at Three Chimneys Farm, for Thursday’s edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses.”
Hatfield has overseen an all-star roster of Thoroughbred racehorses and will be the guest live online at
Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Offered in Columbus, Ohio
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) will offer approximately 80 horses and possibly a few burros for adoption at the Cooper Arena at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.
“There will be some exceptional horses from the
Herpesvirus: N.Y. Horse Euthanatized
Just days after a false alarm reporting a positive case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in Dutchess County, N.Y., a horse there was euthanatized after showing neurologic signs consistent with EHV-1. Test results confirmed the horse
99 Horses, Ponies and Donkeys Removed from Ga. Farm
Georgia Department of Agriculture staff removed a total of 99 horses, ponies and donkeys Friday and Saturday from a property in Pike County out of concern for the animals’ health and safety.
The animals are now under shelter and are
Farnam Offering New Scholarship for Pony Club Members
Farnam is sponsoring a new scholarship for U.S. Pony Club (USPC) members as a reward for excellence in academic pursuits and outstanding achievements in Pony Clubs.
The Farnam Equine Pharmaceuticals Scholarship will be awarded to an
Author Had No Idea Real “Phantom Stallion” Existed
Five years ago, author Terri Farley began writing what she called her ”Phantom Stallion” series.
The books are aimed at young adults, and the stories take place on a fictional Nevada ranch. Mustangs–led by a handsome white stallion named
University of R.I. Receives Grant to Study Carriers of Lyme, EEE
The University of Rhode Island has received a $357,000 federal grant to study cattle ticks.
The money from the Department of Agriculture will be used to help researchers better understand how ticks transmit diseases to humans. Shahid Karim,
Two Horses Killed in Ky. Barn Fire
A Jan. 31 barn fire believed to have been caused by an electrical malfunction claimed the lives of two Thoroughbreds boarded at Warren Lyster’s 100-acre Tarleton Farm near Paris, Ky. According to chief Lloyde Campbell of the Bourbon County Fire and
Arlington Park to Install Polytrack for $10 Million
Edited press release
Arlington Park has selected Polytrack as the new synthetic racing surface that will replace its organic dirt track for the 2007 meet that begins May 4. The project will cost an estimated $10 million.
New Orleans Mounted Patrol Receives Donation of New Tack
Equine Herpesvirus Wisconsin Cases Not Related to Other Outbreaks
Erin Ryder
February 6, 2007
A flare-up of equine herpesvirs-1 (EHV-1) cases in Jefferson County, Wisc., which has led to the euthanasia of two horses, is not related to any other recent outbreaks, according to Scott Austin, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of the Wisconsin Equine Clinic Final Chapter
Sean Clancy
February 6, 2007
I had to ask. Four days after winning the Kentucky Derby, as Michael Matz talked about his horse and his life, he paused and I pounced. Conn. Horse Owners Fighting Proposed Trail Riding Limits
The Associated Press
February 5, 2007
A proposal to limit horseback riding on state-owned trails is not sitting well with Connecticut’s thriving horse-riding community. The state Department of Environmental Protection wants to limit horseback riding only to posted areas on Horse Owners Contributing Prize Money to Hong Kong Olympic Fund
Edited Press Release
February 5, 2007
Racehorse owners in Hong Kong will now contribute part of their prize money to support cultural, educational, promotional, and community involvement programs related to the 2008 Olympic equestrian events, with the setting up of the 2008 Incentive Program Offered at Arabian Show for Horses Receiving Succeed
Press Release
February 5, 2007
Freedom Health, LLC, has announced its sponsorship of a new incentive program for horse owners who use Succeed Digestive Conditioning Program to foster optimum digestive health in their equine partners. The Succeed Challenge Series, a Readers’ Most PopularWeekly Poll |
