Disaster Preparation

AHC to Host National Issues Forum in Kentucky


The American Horse Council (AHC) will host a National Issues Forum at the Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 2, 2007. The AHC National Issues Forum provides an excellent opportunity for all horse enthusiasts and industry

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Emergency Planning Workbook (Courtesy of EquineU.com)

The horse emergency planning kit includes steps to take before a disaster strikes. With sections for horse owners to write in their own information and step-by-step instructions, the workbook is an invaluable guide to handling emergency situations.

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Three Pennsylvania Horses Killed by Lightning

Three horses found dead on a Pennsylvania farm Aug. 10 were struck and killed by lightning, according to the owners’ veterinarian.

The Quarter Horses were in a pasture on the farm in Carmichaels, about 40 miles south of Pittsburgh, when the

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South Texas Prepares for More Flooding

Texas braced for the possibility of flooding from Hurricane Dean after the storm plowed into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula early today as the most intense hurricane to hit land in almost two decades.

Forecasters say Dean’s outer bands could bring

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Deputies Seize 9 Oregon Horses

Deputies from the Crook County, Ore., sheriff’s office seized nine allegedly neglected horses from a Prineville woman.

Authorities received a report of horses being neglected and got a warrant for the seizure of the horses.

Deputy

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International Equine Summit to be Held in Kentucky

The inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit will be conducted on April 28-29, 2008, at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Lexington with a goal of bringing together an international audience of horse enthusiasts to discuss opportunities and

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Commentary: Considering Test Results in Context

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. Actually, it’s much more accurate to say “Factual knowledge in context is power.”

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is an extremely sensitive test for biologic agents in horses. However, a positive PCR for

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FDA Rule Will Help Horse Medication Approval

On July 26, the FDA published the final rule on designation of new animal drugs for minor uses or minor species. This means that drugs intended to help uncommon diseases or conditions in horses (which are considered major species) could get

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Kansas State to Lead Cost-Benefit Analysis of NAIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced July 16 the selection of Kansas State University to lead a multi-institutional benefit-cost analysis of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

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India Army Horses To Help Handicapped

It was announced today (July 1) that two horses raised and trained at the Army Remount Training School and Depot in Saharanpur, India, were donated to the Central Institute of Mental Retardation to help mentally challended children. The Army is

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Animal ID: FFA to Promote Premises Registration

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National FFA Organization announced June 4 a partnership for a broad-based education in the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) for current FFA members and alumni. The cooperative agreement

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ReRun Announces eBay Sale of Moneighs

With the second leg of the Triple Crown fast approaching, ReRun?s selection of Moneighs by classic contenders and champions will appear on eBay beginning May 20. The popular paintings created by famous racehorses, including John Henry, Victory

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