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Michigan Barn Fire Kills 18 Horses

A suspicious fire at a St. Clair County, Mich., barn in Clyde Township has left 18 horses dead and might be linked to a series of other fires that have been set in the area in recent weeks, authorities said.


The fire at the Classic

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Canadian Horse Welfare

The horse industry across Canada for the past couple of years has been a bit like a ship in stormy seas. It has been buffeted about, with some of the waves splashing over to its neighbor to the south, but it is now finding itself in calmer

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Welfare Concerns

Because protecting the health and welfare of the horse is one of the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s (AAEP) core missions, the association has a standing committee of equine veterinarians dedicated to continuously monitoring issues

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HorseTV Launches New Broadband Channel

The HorseTV Channel is set to introduce its new broadband channel, HorseTV Access, with a free six-day special presentation featuring the network?s 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games coverage beginning September 4. The WEG presentation is a ?Free

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Oldest Known Przewalski Horse Dies

The world’s oldest known Przewalski horse, a mare called Cilka whose ancestors lived in the grasslands of central Asia, has died in the Prague zoo in the Czech Republic.


Cilka was euthanatized Saturday, zoo spokesman Vit Kahle said. The

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Alltech to Hold 2007 Young Animal Scientist Contest

Due to positive response and participation, global animal health company Alltech will hold a second Young Animal Scientist (YAS) contest in 2007. The contest is scheduled to begin in the fall semester of 2006 and a winner will be announced in th

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Racing Museum to Debut Unique Horse Racing Simulator

The National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame is expected to unveil its one-of-a-kind equine simulator during a press conference Aug. 3 museum communications director Mike Kane said.


Under development for approximately three years, the

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Slaughter Legislation Could Be Put To Vote

The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act could be put to a vote when Congress returns July 10 from its Fourth of July recess. Before the break, Capitol Hill was the scene of intense lobbying from those on both sides of the issue.

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