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International Disease Report First Quarter 2007

Contagious Equine Metritis was confirmed in one non-Thoroughbred stallion (Franches-Montagne) at the National Stud in Switzerland. Continuing the 2006 last quarter report concerning isolation of Taylorella equigenitalis from imported Lipizzaner

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New USDA Animal Research Facility Dedicated

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and members of Iowa’s Congressional delegation July 3 helped dedicate a new USDA high-containment large animal facility. The Ames, Iowa, facility combines several research facilities into one location. The new

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N.Y. Horsemen Pull Out of Gaming Group

Decision to drop Empire Racing linked to working with the eventual winner of state track franchise 


A group seeking to run New York racing has lost a major partner, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association announce

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ASPCA Seeking Nominees for Annual Humane Awards

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its annual Humane Awards.

Those who might be considered for this distinguished and unique honor

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Invasor a Horse to Remember

Invasor, Shadwell Stable’s reigning Horse of the Year, suffered a career-ending injury to his right hind ankle and has been retired from racing. For more information see

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Ohio Horse Death Prompts Better Fair Accommodations

In an article from Ohio’s Chronicle-Telegram, writer Lisa Robertson reported that the death last year of an 8-year-old horse named Gypsy, owned by an 11-year-old 4-H member, prompted Lorain County Fair executives to decided to build new

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Oklahoma Horse Thefts Have Owners Worried

There is growing concern regarding stolen and missing horses in the state of Oklahoma, specifically Oklahoma County. Stolen Horse International, aka NetPosse, has processed several reports that seem to be more than coincidence. While NetPosse

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Prominent Stallion Runaway Groom Dead

Runaway Groom, who beat the year’s three U.S. classic winners in the 1982 Travers Stakes, was euthanatized June 8 at Dr. Tom Simon’s Vinery near Lexington because of complications from the infirmities of old age. The 28-year-old son of Blushing

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