The New Jersey equine industry–valued at more than $3.5 billion–generates $1.1 billion annually in positive impact on the New Jersey economy, according to a new study released by the Rutgers Equine Science Center.
Of the total impact, $64
With spring here and temperatures on the rise throughout the country, growing mosquito populations increase the risk for mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus and equine encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness). To protect their horses
The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) still has plenty of sponsorship opportunities available for 2007 and all are invited to sponsor or co-sponsor with a total gift of $3,000 or more per study. Projects address the health and well-being of dogs,
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. (NARHA) has announced it plans to develop a nationwide program for America’s wounded service personnel and veterans.
NARHA promotes equine assisted activities at more than 700
The incidence of Lyme disease in Vermont has seen a “sudden and dramatic increase” since the end of 2003, a Shelburne veterinarian says.
Before 2003, the cases of Lyme disease Gary Solow saw in dogs were usually in animals that had
The FDA has announced pergolide is to be voluntarily withdrawn for human use. Pergolide is commonly used for horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease.
According to the FDA announcement
The $1.7 million Hambletonian, the richest trotting race in North America, will be televised live on NBC this year, ending a 13-year run on CBS. Broadcast time for the Hambletonian and the filly companion event, the $850,000 Hambletonian Oaks,
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing a miniature horse in Waseca County, Minn.
According
Even though Jimmy Hoffa’s remains weren’t found, the Justice Department paid $160,000 to the owners of a Michigan horse farm to replace a barn the FBI removed last summer, records show.
Records released to The Detroit News under
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for planning and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, has announced the resignation of its board chairman, Jim Host. Tandy Patrick has been named the
Woodbine, which experienced problems with its Polytrack surface in cold weather last year and before the start of its meet in late March, hopes to address the issues during a two-step process that will begin in May.
On March 31, opening
During a press conference held at Churchill Downs Tuesday morning, Jockeys? Guild manager Dwight Manley called for support of the Disabled Jockeys? Fund as Edgar Prado formally donated the saddle worn by Barbaro, winner of the 2006 Kentucky
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and the United States Department of Agriculture on March 19, in Lexington, Ky. The meeting
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. has announced their selection of Kent Allen, DVM, as the official Veterinary Coordinator of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
“Dr. Allen will be a tremendous asset to th
The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season should be “very active,” with nine hurricanes and a good chance that at least one major hurricane will hit the U.S. coast, a top researcher said Tuesday.
Forecaster William Gray said he expects 17 named storm
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has reaffirmed its support for a 20-horse training stable that will be used to produce samples for drug-testing research, but implementation of the program will wait until the Kentucky Horse Racing
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