Wisconsin animal health officials have reported two cases of contagious equine metritis (CEM) in Mount Horeb to the Office International des Epizooties (OIE, or World Organization for Animal Health). A ProMED-mail post announced the disease
Lost in the Fog’s owner, Harry Aleo, told the Sacramento Bee yesterday that the Thoroughbred’s ashes will be buried at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley,
The Jockey Club reported Oct. 19 that 3,053 stallions covered 59,434 mares in North America during 2006, according to “Reports of Mares Bred” received through Oct. 12, 2006.
The number of stallions declined 1.4% from the 3,097 reported at
President George W. Bush–who said during Hurricane Katrina that if he had to evacuate the one thing he would take would be his dog Barney–signed the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act Oct. 6 to help ensure that America’s pets
Central Kentucky Thoroughbred stallion El Gran Senor was euthanatized Oct. 18 at Ashford Stud due to the infirmities of old age. He was 25.
A champion and classic winner in Europe, El Gran Senor sired 55 lifetime stakes winners,
In an innovative promotion, 20th Century Fox and the Yakama Indian Nation have joined forces to promote the new family film “Flicka” while creating a chance for people to adopt a wild horse from the tribe.
The film tells the story of a
Horses with atrial fibrillation (AF, disorganized electrical conduction and pumping of the atria) can have a difficult time with exercise. Scientists have shown that the condition influences the properties and blood flow in horses during
The new series debut of The Horsemen and world and U.S. premieres featuring top competitions and magazine series headline The HorseTV Channel’s programming lineup in November.
Maintaining healthy hooves may be the biggest challenge horse owners face when it comes to caring for their horses. Horseshoer’s Secret was scientifically developed to ensure your horse receives a balanced blend of the essential ingredients
A yearling Quarter Horse sustained severe injuries Wednesday (Oct. 18) after being attacked by what is believed to be an aggressive pack of coyotes, reports NBC30, a
A coyote that was beaten to death by a man cutting logs has tested positive for rabies, state Department of Environmental Protection officials said Thursday (Oct. 19).
The coyote was suspected of attacking two other town residents before it wa
A Cabinet minister Friday berated the trainers of a Japanese racehorse hailed as the nation’s best ever after it tested positive for a banned substance following a third-place finish at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
The Japan Racing
If you have been at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, this week, you’ve seen them there. If not, you’ll have about 30 more chances to meet the Equine Sports Medicine veterinary team members within the next year.
The deceased champion sprinter Lost in the Fog’s cancer was much more extensive than originally believed and most likely had been growing for many months.
Results of the necropsy, released Oct. 18, showed a gigantic tumor that compromised
Japanese Horse of the Year Deep Impact has tested positive for banned substances after finishing third as the 1-2 favorite in the Grand Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I), the Japan Racing Association said Thursday (Oct. 19).
Traces of
The American Quarter Horse Association Ride program has reached a new milestone by hosting 100 Rides around the world in 2006. The 100th Ride will take place near AQHA headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, Dec. 2 at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.
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