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N.C. Cooperative Extension Kicks Off Horse Husbandry Series
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Horse Husbandry Section at North Carolina State University will kick off its 2006-2007 Extension Horse Short Course and Clinic Series in October with an introductory level horse judging short
How Gets to the Horse’s Central Nervous System
Scientists have shown the protozoan parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) might enter the horse’s central nervous system hidden in leukocytes (white blood cells) that cross the blood-brain barrier.
“Horses are
How S. Neurona Gets to the Horse’s Central Nervous System
Scientists have shown the protozoan parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) might enter the horse’s central nervous system hidden in leukocytes (white blood cells) that cross the blood-brain barrier.
“Horses are considered accidental hosts for Sarcocystis neurona (the parasite), and they often develop severe neurological disease when infected with this
New Recommendations Facilitate Modernization of Drug Manufacturing
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final guidance on quality systems, a set of formalized practices and procedures to ensure quality of human and veterinary drugs and human biological drug products during manufacturing. This
SmartPak Offering New Cosequin Blend
SmartPak Equine and Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. are partnering to introduce a special version of Cosequin designed for the horse in intensive training and competition. The product is called Cosequin SP and is available exclusively through SmartPak.
Maryland Horse Conference Scheduled for November
University of Maryland will be holding the 2nd Annual Maryland Horse Conference on Saturday, Nov. 18. The event will be held from 8a.m to 3:30p.m at Anne Arundel Community College.
Throughout the day various seminars on equine topics
Selle Francais Stallion Stolen in Georgia
NetPosse.com has reported the theft of a 17.3-hand Selle Francais stallion in Cherokee County, Ga. Stolen Horse International (SHI) has asked the public for assistance in the recovery of this accomplished horse.
Venus Du Vey was stolen from
Keeneland Sets Fall Meet Attendance Record
Keeneland officials reported an all-time fall meet attendance record of 28,880 Saturday, the second day of the Lexington racetrack’s meet. The figure topped the previous record of 27,788, set Oct. 14, 1989.
The Oct. 7 program, which feature
Mule Clone Running in World Championship Futurity
The University of Idaho mule clone Idaho Gem, the world’s first clone born in the horse family, will compete in the top race of the season for 3-year-old mules on the California fair racing circuit today (Oct. 8).
The American Mule Racing
Webbon Named Chief Executive of Animal Health Trust
Peter Webbon, DVM, has been appointed Chief Executive of the Animal Health Trust with effect from January 1, 2007. For the last five months Mark Vaudin, PhD, has been acting as Interim Chief Executive and will continue to do so until the end of
Miniature Horse Dies After Dog Attack
A miniature horse owner in Hailey, Idaho says one of his animals was killed and two others were injured in a dog attack. Tom Riney says that for the second time in two years, loose dogs attacked two of his miniature horses and a burro on
Truck Companies Pulling for Safety
Trailers decked out with lavish living quarters that would put some houses to shame are becoming increasingly popular in the competition and pleasure horse industries. However, these massive trailers can weigh in excess of 10,000 pounds (i.e.,
AQHA Leading Breeder Carol Rose to Receive Honor at World Show
Carol Rose of Gainesville, Texas, a perennially leading breeder and exhibitor of western performance horses, has been named by the University of Louisville as the 2006 recipient of the John W. Galbreath Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in
British Tourist Dies when Horse Swept Out to Sea
A British tourist drowned when the horse she was riding on the beach in Capetown, South Africa was swept out to sea by a strong current, a friend said Saturday.
Idaho Model Horse Club Helps Wild Bahamian Horses
A central Idaho club that exhibits plastic model horses not only raises the confidence of its young participants, but is helping save an endangered wild horse in the Bahamas.
“It’s the perfect answer for kids who can’t have a real
Cape Town Jockey Suspended for Overriding Horse
South Africa’s Independent Online reports that Christopher Puller has been suspended from riding for two months becaus
