US House Clears Vet Medicine Mobility Act, Next Step is Obama’s Desk
July 11, 2014 Comments Off on US House Clears Vet Medicine Mobility Act, Next Step is Obama’s Desk
Under the original law, veterinarians who carry drugs to in mobile veterinary units could be found in violation of the act.
Continue reading …UPDATE- Two Incidents Occur at Calgary Stampede: One Horse Dies, One Person Taken to Hospital
July 8, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE- Two Incidents Occur at Calgary Stampede: One Horse Dies, One Person Taken to Hospital
The wagon rolled while coming around one of the barrels during morning training. Haroldson was thrown from the wagon and taken by ambulance to hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Continue reading …Stolen Horse Recovered Over Fourth of July Weekend
July 8, 2014 Comments Off on Stolen Horse Recovered Over Fourth of July Weekend
Upon their arrival, law enforcement stated that Sarah was not allowed to cross private property, but instead the Metcalfes were asked to accompany the officer in order to positively identify the Appaloosa.
Continue reading …Breeders Halter Futurity Implements Anabolic Steroid Drug Testing Policy
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Breeders Halter Futurity Implements Anabolic Steroid Drug Testing Policy
In an effort to maintain a level playing field and preserve the integrity of our Futurity and Show, the Breeders Halter Futurity Board of Directors will implement an Anabolic Steroid Drug Testing Policy immediately and will conduct random testing at their 2014 event. In the event of a positive test, the Owner, Trainer, and Exhibitor of the horse will all be held responsible.
Continue reading …Jessica Olsen and Sleepin N Paradise and Sharnai Thompson and Rock County Kid Win 2014 Western Pleasure Super Sires Classes
June 28, 2014 Comments Off on Jessica Olsen and Sleepin N Paradise and Sharnai Thompson and Rock County Kid Win 2014 Western Pleasure Super Sires Classes
Three-Year-Old Non-Pro Open Western Pleasure Results: 1- Sharnai Thompson/Rock County Kid- $10,069.50, 2- Lara Yungclas/Gettin Pretty- $7,911.75, 3-Courtney Borton/Her Royale Hotness- $6,113.62, 4- Michelle Bauer/Fightin Off Sleep- $3,596.25, 5-Linda Berwick/Sleep N I Know It- $3,236.63
Continue reading …Shooting Deaths of Louisiana Horses Under Investigation
June 27, 2014 Comments Off on Shooting Deaths of Louisiana Horses Under Investigation
Sheriff Kenneth Hendrick said sheriff’s personnel responded to a call from an owner who found two horses dead in their pasture on June 21; a third horse was found wounded. All three animals had sustained gunshot wounds from a rifle, he said.
Continue reading …Emergency Feeding of Working Horses in Nicaragua Has Begun
June 26, 2014 Comments Off on Emergency Feeding of Working Horses in Nicaragua Has Begun
Global equine welfare charity the Brooke has started emergency feeding hundreds of starving horses in drought-stricken Nicaragua. Teams in Managua, Masaya and Rivas, where there is a great need, are distributing over 7,500 bales of pressed hay to feed over 420 horses in the month-long relief program.
Continue reading …Six Premises in Four Texas Counties Have Confirmed Cases of Equine Vesicular Stomatitis
June 23, 2014 Comments Off on Six Premises in Four Texas Counties Have Confirmed Cases of Equine Vesicular StomatitisThe Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received confirmation of an additional case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in a horse in Nueces County in South Texas. The premises is located 10 miles south of Mathis, TX. To date, 6 premises in four Texas counties have been confirmed with VS. History: On May 28, the TAHC […]
Continue reading …AQHA Cloning Lawsuit Update- June 20th
June 20, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Cloning Lawsuit Update- June 20thPreliminary indication from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is that oral arguments will be the week of September 1 (excluding Labor Day).
Continue reading …Notice Regarding Compliance With USEF Requirements For Use of Dexamethasone, Ketoprofen, and Methocarbamol
June 19, 2014 Comments Off on Notice Regarding Compliance With USEF Requirements For Use of Dexamethasone, Ketoprofen, and MethocarbamolPlease be advised that going forward, any sample taken on July 1, 2014 or after that results in a positive finding for excessive methocarbamol or dexamethasone will be adjudicated through the normal regulatory process which may result in issuing a penalty.
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