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Fat Burning
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Rawls Named AHSA Executive Director
Lori Rawls was appointed Executive Director of the American Horse Shows Association by Alan F. Balch, President of the AHSA with the unanimous recommendation of the AHSA Search Committee and Executive Committee on Oct. 23, pending approval of th
AHSA Launches Issues and Answers Bulletin Board
The American Horse Shows Association is pleased to announce the launch of a moderated forum, AHSA Issues and Answers Bulletin Board, on its web site at www.ahsa.org.
AHSA members with questions pertaining to AHSA competitions, rules,
West Nile Virus Found in North Carolina
The U.S. Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center, confirmed Oct. 20 that a dead crow found in North Carolina is positive for West Nile Virus, the first evidence of the disease found in the state. The crow was found
Another West Nile Horse In Connecticut
The State yesterday (Oct. 26) announced a seventh case of WNV in a horse. The horse, from Glastonbury, is recovering, and its stable mates have shown no signs of sickness. No spraying is planned, and mosquito trapping will
Nutramax Donates Settlement Proceeds to NARHA
Nutramax Laboratories, of Edgewood, MD, makers of Cosequin for horses, dogs and cats and CosaminDS for humans, has donated $15,000, the proceeds of a recent legal settlement, to the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).
First Human WNV Case Confirmed In Connecticut
The State of Connecticut Department Public Health (DPH) yesterday announced the first confirmed instance of WNV infection in a Connecticut resident from Norwalk. DPH confirms a female from Norwalk experienced only several days of headache withou
Nominees Sought For Veterinarians Hall of Fame
American Farriers Journal is accepting nominations for the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame’s class of 2001.
The Hall of Fame was established by American Farriers Journal in 1997, to recognize
First Online Issue of EquineCanada
The Equine Research Centre is pleased to announce its first totally web-based issue of EquineCanada, a quarterly news journal published by the Centre since 1998.
The Equine Research Centre is pleased to announce its first totally web-based issue of EquineCanada, a quarterly news journal published by the Centre since 1998.
Louisville Congresswoman Anne Northup Awarded 2000 Rolapp Award
The American Horse Council presented Congresswoman Anne Northup of Louisville, Ky. with the 2000 Rolapp Award at its second annual Congressional Dinner on Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C.
Given annually since 1993, the award honors that
Protect Your Horse and Get A 2001 Calender That Saves You Money
Horse owners who purchase leading paste dewormer Zimecterin through the end of the year will receive a 2001 calendar as a special offer from Farnam Equine Products. The calendar is available at no extra charge with the purchase of one dose of
Ryerss Farm For Aged Equines To Hold Stop On Tour
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines will host one stop on the 2000 Chester County Farm-City Tour on November 4. The tour is an annual event in Chester County, PA, which gives city and suburban dwellers from surrounding communities the chance to view
Dr. Robert Mowry Jr. Presented With 2000 Van Ness Award
The American Horse Council presented Dr. Robert Mowrey with the 2000 Van Ness Award on Sept. 23 at an Awards luncheon in conjunction with its annual meeting in Arlington, VA.
A Professor at North Carolina State, Dr. Mowrey has been
Connecticut Horse Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
On October 11, 2000, the State of Connecticut confirmed a horse testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Cheshire. This is the fifth horse testing positive for WNV in Connecticut this year. The owner reported the onset of clinical signs on
10 Horses Dead From West Nile
West Nile virus (WNV) has topped headlines in the Northeast for the better part of 2000, and now has sickened at least 15 horses in the states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. As the magazine went to press,
8th International Testing Intregity Program Workshop
The Eighth International Testing Integrity Program (TIP) workshop on equine drug testing will be held October 6-8 at the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center of the University of Kentucky. Over 40 research veterinarians and chemists from
