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Livestock anthrax cases are dispersed over Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and southern Manitoba, Canada. North Dakota is having a record year, with more than 300 cases since early July.
Minnesota has reported five anthrax
Independent Charities of America has awarded Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Lisbon, Md., with the “Best In America” seal of approval for adhering to high standards of accountability and successfully managing the organization’s finances. For more
Stabling, pasturing, bedding, and other aspects of a horse’s living environment have major implications on the potential for health problems.
When Director-Producer John Gatins (37) wrote Dreamer, he did so with the hope that people would get a wholesome feeling from watching this movie. Gatins, who grew up in upstate New York, which is horse country, never gravitated much to
You can create a functional, safe barn in an existing structure on your property with some practical,
It is often said the key to real estate is “location, location, location.” Well, listening to the speakers at the Aug. 8-9 conference of racetrack superintendents, it became clear the key to a good surface is “consistency, consistency,
In addition to vaccination, mosquito control is critical in protecting your horses against WNV. Here’s quick review on controlling mosquito populations in your barn:
The monitoring committee for the Sales Integrity Program is taking action to address some consignors’ concerns about how the Thoroughbred auction industry will handle the disclosure of invasive joint surgeries and other procedures designed to
2005 EQUINE SCIENCE SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM, TUCSON, ARIZ., MAY 31-JUNE 3
“Pedigree, conformation, and the racing performance of siblings are the main selection criteria utilized by buyers to evaluate the athletic potential of
Giacomo, upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, will be sidelined for the remainder of the year with a bone chip in his left front fetlock that he suffered in the Belmont Stakes. Trainer John Shirreffs said the prognosis is excellent, and he is
Research has shown that Kenaf, a fairly new plant to North America that is a relative of cotton and okra, could be a viable product for horse bedding. Michael Yoder, MS, extension associate in the department of animal science at North Carolina
Equine Equity Act will provide tax relief for horse owners
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduced a bill Thursday (July 28) designed to promote investment in the horse industry by removing provisions of federal law that favor
VHW, owner of MD Enterprises, Inc., announced the acquisition of Barnmaster, Inc., joining two of the nation’s leading manufacturers of barns, stables, and agricultural facilities. Combining these companies brings the strength of more than 55
Eleven premises in southeastern North Dakota have had confirmed cases of anthrax this year in bison, cattle, and horses as of July 14. It’s not uncommon to find anthrax in the state annually, but Beth Carlson, DVM, deputy state veterinarian for
According to a July 12 memo from Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert Stout, DVM, officials have extended Kentucky’s vesicular stomatitis (VS) embargo to include Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties in New Mexico, and San Juan and Uintah Counties in
A 4-year-old filly stabled at Ellis Park in Henderson County, Kentucky, has been diagnosed with strangles. Rusty Ford, equine programs manager for the office of the state veterinarian, said the filly presented June 30 with an elevated body
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