The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) confirmed Freedom Health’s findings that the use of injectable levamisole in racehorses may result in a positive drug test for the banned substance aminorex–a Class 1 drug that carries a recommended penalt
S.K. “Skeeter” Johnson died April 5 at the Delray Medical Center in Florida. He was 53.
According to a report from the Palm Beach Daily News, Johnson was injured the previous day on the family polo field near Wellington, Fla., while
The Magic Valley Horseman’s Association is trying to revive equestrian activities in Southern Idaho, and as part of that plan is welcoming all breeds of horses.
That means people with everything from Quarter Horses to Arabians and
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, April 14, for students considering careers in veterinary medicine. Visitors will attend information sessions that will introduce career
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale recently released the following information about temporary importations into Hong Kong for the 2008 Olympics.
The importation schedule and quarantine protocols have been finalized. A 7-da
The Veterinary Committee and the Welfare Sub Committee of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) had a meeting March 19 to discuss transport issues concerning the 2008 Olympic Games. The meeting was attended by Martin Atock, appointed
Equilite Inc., makers of Sore No More liniment, will debut their new Visiting Vet and Professionals Program at Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio later this month. The first Visiting Vet is William Ormston, DVM, who will discuss
“World Veterinary Day on April 28, 2007, will be a day to emphasize the need for global unity among all health care professionals including veterinarians,” said Leon Russell, DVM, PhD, president of the World Veterinary Association.
A celebration of Barbaro’s life will take place at Delaware Park on April 29, 2007 from 6-9:00 p.m. This event is open to anyone who would like to honor Barbaro on his fourth birthday at the track where his racing career started.
The
The horses impounded by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in February from a property in Pike County have been relocated from their emergency impound facility. All remain under quarantine.
“Although some of the animals are not fully
Trainer Richard Mandella and owner B. Wayne Hughes have been named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by a Thoroughbred owner in Arizona for allegedly failing to disclose that a surgical procedure had been performed on a horse claimed from Hughe
The time is right for horse farms to implement control strategies. University of Kentucky experts report that eastern tent caterpillars and forest tent caterpillars are developing normally this spring with egg hatching complete and
The Animal Welfare Act comes into force in England April 6. The British Horse Society calls the legislation “the most significant piece of welfare legislation for nearly a century,” and said it should help to protect the welfare of all horses an
The Box System, is designed to provide a safer, cleaner, healthier and more dust free environment for stabled horses and those dedicated to their care. The system has an inbuilt anti-cast design and the inherent strength and flexibility
The HorseFlyNet is a barrier to flies that is cost effective and environmentally safe. Insects and related pests have a significant financial impact on the horse industry. Flies can damage horses directly and indirectly.
This boot can be used as a preventative measure after strenuous exercise or competition to prevent heat or swelling. It can also be used therapeutically after an injury to help to bring down swelling, and will fit on either a front or a hind leg.
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