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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
West Nile Virus Panel Discussion
The James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health will convene a panel discussion on West Nile Virus, March 6 at Tel-A-Race, Hauppauge, Long Island. The discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Walter Maclyn Conlon, President and CEO of Suffolk
The Piedra Foundation Announces Grants, Seminars, Events
2000 TPF Applied Equine Medical Research Grants
The Board of Directors of the Oak Tree Racing Association recently announced that they will renew funding for The Piedra Foundation’s Applied Equine Medical Research Grants which began i
Humane Care And Treatment Of Exhibition Animals Meeting Open To Public
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a public meeting to discuss issues related to the humane care and treatment of exhibition animals covered under the Animal Welfare Act.
I’m looking forward to hearing what people will say”P>The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a pu
USDA And Tenn. Horse Owner Settle HPA Charges
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Bobbie Jo Garrison, a horse owner in Crossville, Tenn., have settled charges of Horse Protection Act (HPA) violations.
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On Target Training Offers Clinics Across Florida
Shawna and Vinton Karrasch, creators of the unique On Target, Training program, will be in Wellington, FL, from February 12-29. The pair will offer clinics and training seminars throughout the area.
A clinic is already scheduled for
USDA Proposes Amendment To Animal Semen Import Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to eliminate import requirements for canine and mule semen from anywhere in the world and for equine semen from Canada.
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HSUS To Hold Animal Care Expo 2000 in Las Vegas
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, will hold its annual Animal Care Expo at Las Vegas’ Riviera Hotel from February 16 to February 19. Animal Care Expo is the world’s largest trade show
Proposed Budget Increase For Animal Welfare Act Enforcement
The Humane Society of The United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization with more than seven million members and constituents, applauded President Clinton Monday, February 7, for proposing an increase of $5 million in
