Latest News – The Horse
Horse Genome Sequence in the Works
“It puts a whole new set of tools in play…it’s as if you are farmers that are used to relying on plows pulled by a draft animal, and all the sudden you have tractors,” says Jamie MacLeod, VMD, PhD, professor of veterinary science and Knight
AHC Holding Equine Issues Forum to Address NAIS, More
The American Horse Council will be holding an Issues Forum in
Barbaro Remains Stable; Radiographs Look Good
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to be stable after another comfortable night according to Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS. His right hind leg cast was changed late Wednesday. “We took new radiographs, and they look good,”
AQHYA Racing Program Invites Youth to Participate at the Track
Twelve American Quarter Horse Youth Association members from across the
Researchers Develop New Bacteria Identification System
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new low-cost system that analyzes scattered laser light to quickly identify bacteria for applications in medicine, food processing and homeland security at one-tenth the cost of conventional
USEF Youth Sportsman’s Charter Nominations Open August 1st
Nominations for the inaugural United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award will open August 1, and entries will be accepted through October 31, 2006. This new award was
New Equestrian Sport Combines Eventing, Show Jumping
DerbyCross, an innovative new equestrian sport, combines the speed and accuracy of show jumping with the bravery and endurance of cross country jumping. This year’s premiere DerbyCross event will be
Vaulters Prepare for National Championships, WEG
Nationally-ranked vaulters and their equine partners from
Road to the Horse Champion to Headline Tulsa Reining Classic
Raising three boys, running a ranch with her husband, and training the horses in their care would be more than enough for just about any working mom, but Stacy Westfall of
Agriculture Subcommittee Strongly Disapproves of Slaughter Bill
The House Agricultural Subcommittee listened to testimonies from a panel of horse industry and veterinary leaders yesterday (July 27) concerning an amendment (H.R. 503) to the Horse Protection Act. After listening to a lengthy discussion, member
This Year’s First Human Case of West Nile Confirmed in Pennsylvania
Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson today (July 27) reported the first human case of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania this year. The individual, a 43-year-old York County male, was hospitalized and released and has recovered.
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British Horse Society Launches Blog
The British Horse Society has launched a blog (an online diary) to promote its work for horses and riders in this increasingly internet age.
Federal Hearing on Horse Slaughter Draws Large Crowd
A legislative hearing Tuesday by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection concerning the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act drew a large crowd, causing the hearing to be moved after opening
Pfizer Introduces Simple Rotational Deworming Calendar
Equine veterinarians agree that rotating between chemical classes is the key to creating an effective deworming program. Now, Pfizer Animal Health makes rotation simple for horse owners by offering year-round parasite protection in a program tha
Dates Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Save the dates! The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the
eBay Sellers Help Rescue Slaughter-Bound Thoroughbreds
(edited press release)
A Breyer Ruffian model created by Faye Cohen is being auctioned on eBay to raise money for Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, Inc., in Glenville, Pa., and ultimately advance the adoption of rescued
