Contagious Equine Metritis Detected in South Africa
Erica Larson
May 14, 2011
Two cases of contagious equine metritis (CEM) have been confirmed in the South African province of Gauteng,
Two cases of contagious equine metritis (CEM) have been confirmed in the South African province of Gauteng,
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced May 12 that Z Fortune, who ran in the 2008 Kentucky Derby, was officially adopted by HRTV reporter and “Race Day America” host Carolyn Conley. The grade III winner was raced throughout his career by
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced May 12 that it has extended the deadlines for private-sector wild horse and burro sanctuary development proposal submissions. In March the BLM issued a pair of solicitations seeking proposals from private
Many owners don’t think twice before feeding their horses nutritional supplements touted to solve issues ranging from metabolic and joint problems to insect control and behavioral vices. But in many cases the science behind the powders, pellets, and
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has named John Stick, DVM, the chief of staff at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Large Animal Teaching Hospital, April’s honored practitioner for the Good Works for Horses campaign. Since 1999
As Mississippi River floodwaters rise, continuing to threaten parts of Mississippi and Louisiana, hundreds of
Animal adopter ID checks are now required by breeders and rescue operators in Suffolk County, N.Y.
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced detection times for meloxicam (Metacam), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation in the equine athlete.
An Alberta, Canada, rancher is facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of 140 horses on his Drumheller property. Last month, acting on a warrant, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Alberta Society for
The “International Summit on Race Day Medication, Exercised-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), and the Racehorse” has been scheduled for June 13-14 in New York City. The event is jointly sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than watching a newborn foal fight for his life.
Crude oil prices continue to remain higher than $100 a barrel in 2011, with resulting gasoline prices reaching $4 per gallon. It is more important than ever to conserve energy and save fuel costs. You can improve your fuel economy–as well as your
Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors
The Kentucky Breeders’ Incentive Fund advisory committee May 10 unanimously approved key changes in the program, which has become an important part of the state’s Thoroughbred industry in very challenging times. The recommend
The would strip Bureau of Land Management wild horses and burros of their wildlife status in that state.
Lawmakers in New Hampshire have passed a bill establishing a state meat inspection system that some equine welfare advocates worry could facilitate horse processing in that state. HB 339-FN-A allows the New Hampshire state veterinarian to employ a
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