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New Bolton Veterinarian Reid Dead

Edited Press Release February 14, 2009

Charles F. Reid, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVR, emeritus professor of radiology at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center and a founder of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists (ACVR), died Feb. 12.

Reid graduated from Cornel

Atlantic Veterinary College to Offer Chiropractic Services for Horses

Edited Press Release February 14, 2009

The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island was recently awarded a grant by the Equine Foundation of Canada to support the development of chiropractic services for horses. The new service will mark the first time in

Readers Tell Us What They Think About Horse Licensing

Megan Arszman February 13, 2009

Exactly 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Are you in favor of horse licensing as identification?”

Brentina Recovering from Surgery for Impacted Colon

Jennifer O. Bryant February 13, 2009

Brentina, the 18-year-old chestnut Hanoverian mare who has been the partner of U.S. dressage rider Debbie McDonald, underwent surgery Feb. 10 to remove an impaction from her small intestine. According to news reports, the procedure took place at

Large Animal Rescue Training Offered at Days End Farm

Edited Press Release February 13, 2009

Days End Farm Horse Rescue of Woodbine, Md., will offer Large Animal Rescue Training on two separate dates, March 22 and May 9.

Aimed at emergency responders, horse owners, barn managers, and the general public, each one-day session runs

Back to Basics Horse Institute Planned at Auburn

Edited Press Release February 13, 2009

An educational symposium for Alabama horse owners and managers–be they beginners or experienced equestrians–will be held March 28 at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena in Auburn. The program will address everything from horse health to pasture

House Committee Gets New Mustang Bill

Pat Raia February 13, 2009

Wild horses and burros could get more room to roam under a bill introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee on Thursday by Committee Chairman Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) and Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), chairman of the

Rabid Horse Found in Kentucky

Erin Ryder February 12, 2009

A horse in the Hamilton Lane/North Yarnallton Pike area of Lexington, Ky., has tested positive for rabies, according to a statement from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Department Spokesman Kevin Hall said the Thoroughbred

Equine Researchers Close to Identifying Genetic Mutations

Edited Press Release February 12, 2009

The international Equine Consortium for Genetic Research (ECGR), established by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), is making major inroads into determining the locations of genes that cause specific disease traits in horses. The ECGR is a worldwide

Protocol for Racehorse Steroids Testing Progresses

The Blood-Horse Staff February 12, 2009

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors Feb. 6 received an update on an anabolic steroids study, results of which will be used to set thresholds for testing in plasma.

The RMTC board, which met in Las Vegas,

Montana Lawmakers Ponder Slaughter Plant Legislation

Pat Raia February 12, 2009

Legislators in Montana are considering a proposed measure to encourage private investor horse slaughter plant development in that state. The bill’s author says the measure is intended to both create jobs in Montana, and address the state’s

States Ask to Retain Control of Equine Transport, Slaughter

Pat Raia February 12, 2009

Lawmakers in two Western states have sponsored resolutions urging Congress to let state legislators make up their own minds about horse slaughter issues within their lines. Wyoming’s House Joint Resolution (HJR 8) and Utah’s House Joint

Seized Chicago Carriage Horses Find Temporary Home in Suburbs

Lisa Kemp February 11, 2009

Six Chicago horses belonging to J.C. Cutters Ltd. carriage company were seized on Friday, Feb. 6, amid conflicting reports on the reason for–and questions on the legality of–the action. The horses were taken to Flanery Farms, a private boardin

Turfway Reports Reduction in Injuries

Esther Marr February 11, 2009

A month after eight catastrophic injuries occurred during Turfway Park’s 21-day holiday meet, state veterinarian Bryce Peckham, DVM, and Turfway president Bob Elliston were on hand at a Feb. 10 Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting in

Jockey Club to Fund Retrospective Drug Tests

The Blood-Horse Staff February 11, 2009

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Safety Committee said Feb. 11 it will fund a Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) frozen-sample and retrospective testing program that will begin in April.

The program is part of the drug-testing