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CSU Veterinary Medicine Program Ranks High
Colorado State University’s Veterinary Medicine program was ranked second in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual 2001 Graduate Guide issued recently.
The veterinary medical program, which awards Doctor
David Foley Named Executive Director Of AAEP
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has announced the appointment of deputy executive director and convention manager David Foley as its new executive director, effective May 1. Foley succeeds Gary Carpenter, who leaves the
Exchange Offered To Young Adults Pursuing Equine Career
Communicating for Agriculture (CA), a non-profit rural advocacy organization, is offering young adults pursuing a career in the equine industry the opportunity to travel to England in July 2000 for a month-long stay at an equine stable. Trainees
Watch Out For Screwworm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is alerting veterinarians and others involved in the livestock industry in certain areas of the United States to be on the lookout for screwworm.
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Journal Watch Infectious Diseases, a literature surveillance newsletter from the Massachusetts Medical Society, will be going online early next month. It features short (about 250 words) summaries of important, recently published,
Second Annual Equine Law Conference
Horse Law News will be hosting its Second Annual Equine Law Conference on October 27, 2000 at Bay Meadows Raceway, just minutes from the San Francisco Airport and the Grand National Rodeo and Horseshow at the Cow Palace. Speakers at the
Fifth Annual EQUITANA USA Hosts 53,234
EQUITANA USA, “The World’s Fair of Equestrian Sports,” hosted 53,234 horse lovers from across the country and abroad at its fifth annual North American show June 15-18 in Louisville, Kentucky.
“This year’s attendance
New Fact Sheets Available For The Horse Industry Notebook
The American Youth Horse Council has released a new set of facts sheets, which supplement the well-known Horse Industry Handbook. Thousands have come to rely upon the Horse Industry Handbook as an indispensable source for information about care and management of the horse. Owners praise the Horse Industry Handbook for its extensive information in an easy to access
Coalition Seeks Public Participation in Public Lands Policy
Sunday (July 9) the coalition Americans For Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA) launched their website, https://www.responsiblerecreation.org, as a vehicle for Americans to express their support for public participation in decision-making about responsible use of our public lands and waters. One of the first issues on which concerned
Journal Watch Infectious Diseases Online
Journal Watch Infectious Diseases, a literature surveillance newsletter from the Massachusetts Medical Society, will be going online early next month. It features short (about 250 words) summaries of important, recently published, clinically relevant studies from major medical journals. All summaries are written by recognized experts in the field and include brief commentary on the
FEI Approves Reining As Newest Discipline
During its General Assembly Meeting April 13-15 held in Mainz, Germany, the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) approved reining as its newest discipline. The FEI acceptance places reining in a position to move forward as a major
Equine Research the Winner as Standardbred Breeders and Community Support ERC’s Flamboro Fundraiser
Response to the Equine Research Centre’s (ERC) second annual Flamboro Downs Night at the Races fundraiser was “absolutely amazing”, according to the Centre’s President, Dr. Andrew Clarke.
“It is always heartening to see the support of
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House
The 21st Annual Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House will be running April 7-9 at Colorado State University.
In addition to lectures and presentations by faculty, staff and professionals at the hospital, the open house will offer a
Horse Dealer Fined $10,000 For Falsifying Tests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Bodee Baldwin of Amarillo, Texas, has been formally sentenced in U.S. District Court in Charlottesville, Va., for making false statements to a federal agency.
Baldwin was sentenced Feb.
New Staff Writer For The Horse
The Horse, a monthly magazine devoted to equine health care, and the print form of The Horse Interactive, has named Stephanie L. Church to the position of staff writer.
Research Centre Announces Breeders’ Workshop
The Equine Research Centre (ERC) at Guelph, in partnership with Glengate Farms of Campbellville, Minitube of Canada and the Semex Alliance, continues to respond to the needs of horse breeders with a two-day workshop, on March 4 & 5, 2000. Th
