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ID/INFO EXPO 2006 to Cover NAIS, Other Animal ID Developments

Press Release June 28, 2006

ID/INFO EXPO 2006 will provide the latest information on the National Animal Identification

The Preparation Checklist for Pack Trips

Les Sellnow June 28, 2006

Once you have your destination in mind and have set about procuring all the necessary information, think about your equipment, such as packsaddles, tents, sleeping bags, cooking and eating utensils, and, it seems, a million other things.

Fuel Saving Tips for the Farm

Press Release June 27, 2006

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Emirates Appeals Panel Upholds Brass Hat Disqualification

Ron Mitchell/The Horse June 27, 2006

A three-member appeals panel of the Emirates Racing Authority has upheld the disqualification of Thoroughbred Brass Hat from his second-place finish in this year’s Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) and the $5,400 fine imposed on trainer Buff Bradley.

Research Summit Addresses Need for Increased Funding for Equine Projects

Press Release June 27, 2006

How to increase funding for equine research was the primary focus of a collaborative equine research summit held in

Neurologic Herpes 24-Hour Test

Kimberly S. Brown June 27, 2006

A rapid (24-hour) test is now available to identify neuropathic strains of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). This means in the event of an outbreak of herpesvirus, or if a horse has neurologic signs of undetermined origin, a veterinarian can take a

Unwanted Horse Coalition Folded into AHC

Press Release June 27, 2006

The Unwanted Horse Coalition, which started as the Unwanted Horse Summit during the American Horse Council’s (AHC) annual convention in April 2005, is being folded into the AHC. American Horse Council Chairman Nick Nicholson made the announcemen

Riders Urged to Monitor for Trail Classification Downgrades

Press Release June 27, 2006

In an effort to avoid downgrading of trails across the nation, Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is urging anyone who uses trails for hiking, camping, backpacking, horse or mule packing, hunting

Western Stockmen’s Issues Recall of Pride Mature Horse Feed

Press Release June 27, 2006

Western Stockmen’s of Caldwell, Idaho, a business unit of J.R. Simplot Company, is recalling all Pride Mature Horse feed with the lot number 7701-050306. The lot might contain monensin sodium (Rumensin), a drug compound approved for use in some

Rutgers Reminds Riders and Motorists to Follow the Rules of the Road

Press Release June 27, 2006

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Vesiviruses and MRLS?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director June 26, 2006

Oregon State University researchers have reported a link between vesiviruses, which can affect a wide variety of mammals, and mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). University of Kentucky researchers studying MRLS are concerned the results of

Named Top Magazine at AHP Ceremony

Press Release June 26, 2006

Asmussen Faces Six Month Suspension and Fine

Claire Novak June 26, 2006

Steve Asmussen, North America’s leading trainer in 2004 and 2005, is facing a six month suspension for a medication infraction involving the Class 2 drug mepivicaine, a local anesthetic.

According to the Louisiana Racing Commission,

Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Invites Donors, Volunteers to Help Prepare for the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky 2010

Press Release June 26, 2006

With the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky 2010 around the corner, the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) Foundation is seeking assistance from the community and competitors in preparing for the event. There are a number of ways to be involved as a donor or a

The Horse Named Top Magazine at AHP Ceremony

Press Release June 26, 2006

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care was honored on Saturday, June 24, as the best overall publication in the General Excellence category at the 2006 American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards. Sixty publications were entered. The Horse also was named outstanding publication in its class, self-supported with circulation over 15,000.