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Alberto Downgraded to a Tropical Storm
According to a National Hurricane Center public advisory posted at 11:00 a.m., a hurricane warning had been downgraded to a tropical storm warning for the Gulf Coast of Florida from Bayport northward, and westward to the Ochlockonee River. All
Equine WNV Case Detected in Wyoming
Today’s online edition of the Casper Star-Tribune reports that Wyoming has logged its first animal case o
Breyer Creates Portrait Model of Barbaro; Proceeds to Benefit New Bolton Center
His racing career is over, but for Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby champion, the real race has just begun. He won’t be going it alone, however, judging from the outpouring of support from around the world since his recovery began at The
Barbaro: Through First Cast Change, Leg Looks Excellent
Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, on Tuesday got his first look at the right rear leg of Barbaro since he performed surgery on the colt and reported “his leg looks
USDA Proposes to Amend Regulations Regarding the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to amend the regulations regarding the National Veterinary Accreditation Program to establish two accreditation categories in place of the current category, add requirements for
Hurricane Warning Issued for Portions of Florida’s Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla. has issued a hurricane warning for the Gulf Coast of Florida from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River.
According to a 10 a.m. Hurricane Center bulletin, Tropical Storm Alberto was about 190
Rare Cleveland Bay Stallion to Visit Kentucky Horse Park
Tregoyd Journeyman, a rare Cleveland Bay stallion, and a model for a new Breyer horse figure, will be presented at the Kentucky Horse Park during BreyerFest, July 28-30. The Cleveland Bay is considered a “critically endangered” breed
Barbaro Treated to Carrots and Sugar Following TV Appearance
Because he continues to improve daily, Barbaro was allowed by his veterinarians to make a special televised appearance during ABC Sports’ coverage of the Belmont Stakes Saturday, June 10.
“He is just fine and he has been enjoying some
Report: The Unintended Consequences of a Ban on the Humane Slaughter (Processing) of Horses in the United States
The following paper was published recently by the Animal Welfare Council of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Conference Stresses Disaster Planning and Large Animal Rescue
The 2006 National Conference on Animals in Disaster (NCAD) was held May 31-June 3 in Arlington, Va. The event was hosted by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and was sponsored by a variety of animal rescue organizations. More than
British Horse Society Asks for Help Finding Horse Attackers
Five show horses had their manes and tails cut savagely at Pittern Hill Stables, Kineton, Warwickshire, last weekend (3-4 June).
Proposals Sought for Equine Identification Projects
Proposals are being solicited for projects in the area of equine identification related to equine health, and disease control. The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) is interested in projects that
Dr. Bramlage Looks Back on Barbaro’s Preakness
Three weeks after telling the world about the condition of Barbaro directly after the horse’s breakdown at the Preakness Stakes, Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., was relaxing on the
ESPN/ABC to Feature Barbaro in Belmont Coverage
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to please veterinarians at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals with his progress on this day before the running of the finale of horse racing?s Triple Crown. Barbaro is recovering from a
Zito, Jackson, Hancock Discuss Slaughter Issue
The excitement of the upcoming third jewel of the Triple Crown highlights the shining careers of Thoroughbreds in their prime, but also conjures up the tender subject of what might happen to those runners once their careers have ended.
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Pat Day to Speak at Benefit Event for Women in Racing
Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day will be speaking at a fundraising event for the Center for Women in Racing on Friday, June 23. The Center, located in Paris, Ky., is a temporary residential facility for women who work in the thoroughbred
