Latest News – The Horse
Two VS Positive States Remain
The number of new vesicular stomatitis (VS) cases reported in the United States continued to decline during the Dec. 5-11 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service VS reporting period. One new equine VS-positive premises was identified in
AAEP Calls for Ban on Anabolic Steroids in Sale Horse Medication Guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Task Force on Medication Issues at Public Auction has released its recommendations for medication usage in horses presented for sale at public auctions. They include the banning of anabolic
TCA/TOBA Auction Raises $1.9 Million
The 16th annual charity stallion season and art auction conducted by Thoroughbred Charities of America and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association on Dec. 3 at CandyLand Farm in Delaware and audiocast to Cross Gate Gallery in Lexington,
Keeneland Annual Giving Exceeds $1 Million for 2005
In 2005, Keeneland has given more than $1 million for charitable giving, research and community support officials announced today (Dec. 13) at its annual holiday luncheon. More than 90 charitable organizations were recipients this year. Through
Cargill Opens New Feed Mill in Louisiana
Cargill Animal Nutrition (CAN) has opened a new 140,000-ton capacity feed manufacturing facility in Lecompte, La. The new mill will produce feed for the pet food, aquaculture, equine, beef, poultry, dairy, and wild game industries.
Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Research Findings
Research was presented on how to control Eastern Tent Caterpillars and mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).
Panel Says Microchips in Horses will not be Mandated
Putting microchips in racehorses for identification purposes will remain secondary to standard identification procedures such as tattooing and DNA testing, according to a panel of industry experts Tuesday afternoon at The Symposium on Racing and
AAEP Installs New Officers
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) installed officers for 2006 on Dec. 6 during its annual convention in Seattle, Wash. New president is Thomas D. Brokken, DVM, of Cooper City, Fla. President elect is Doug Corey, DVM, of
America’s Healthy Horse Announced at AAEP
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and Fort Dodge Animal Health announced on Dec. 5 a joint educational initiative to raise awareness about the importance of twice-a-year wellness exams by veterinarians.
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Horse Facts Launched at AAEP Convention
In order to raise awareness about the vital role of animal research in advancing the health of horses, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced on Dec. 6 a new
Dual Classic Winner Afleet Alex Retired
Cash is King Stable’s Afleet Alex, winner of this year’s Preakness and Belmont Stakes (both gr. I), has been retired. Trainer Tim Ritchey announced Thursday the son of Northern Afleet has been retired due to a recently detected injury believed t
Kentucky to Host 2010 World Equestrian Games
“The Kentucky Horse Park will be the host of the 2010 F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games (WEG),” announced Ernie
Horse Slaughter: A Nuisance to One Texas Community
On Nov. 29, the Kaufman, Texas Board of Adjustments moved a step closer to closing Dallas Crown Inc., one of two horse meat processing plants in Texas, on the basis that many residents consider it a nuisance to the community. The board voted 4 t
Morris Targets $2.5 Million for Equine Research
Morris Animal Foundation announced today (Dec. 4) an equine initiative that will fund a maximum of $500,000 for the next five years on one specific area of equine research. The specific area of research–such as colic, laminitis, or gene
Breeding Globally–AI Advances
Breeding without boundaries; it sounds like science fiction. Yet today we can breed two animals from different time zones, even different continents, through advances in artificial insemination. In this article, we will delv
Breeding Specialists
The equine breeding industry has evolved dramatically with the introduction of artificial insemination programs and advanced assisted reproductive techniques. While live cover breeding pro-grams are still a mainstay for specific breeds, many
