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Coggins Test Required for Participant Horses
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced today that effective March 2, 2011, an updated regulation will take effect regarding the Coggins test for equine infectious anemia.
AQHA Test Requirements for Piroplasmosis
Although Equine Piroplasmosis is not common in the United States, AQHA is announcing testing requirements for the disease because international horse travel necessitates precautions.
New Hendra Case Confirmed in Queensland
A horse has been euthanized in Queensland, after confirmation that the animal was infected with Hendra virus. Hendra is a zoonotic disease, meaning it is able to move from animals to humans.
APHIS Issues Final Report on EVH-1
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture issued its final report on an outbreak of the potentially deadly disease that was linked back to the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Champion
What's Next for Retired Thoroughbred?
A group has been formed in South Florida to help in the retirement, retraining and placement of horses at the end of their racing careers. The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has formed the group, called TRAC, with the
First Case of Colic Can Be Frightening
If you are new to owning or leasing a horse, your first experience with a colicy horse can be frightening. The basic cause of colic is pressure from gas trapped in the digestive system.
WCVM Accepts Patients after EHV-1 Closure
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan is now accepting all equine patients at its large animal clinic, ending an eight-day suspension of non-emergency equine clinical services to control the risk of equine
Lukas, World's Smartest Horse, To Go for New Record
Lukas, The Worldâs Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and current Guinness World Record Holder (âMost numbers identified by a horse in one minute: 19â), has applied for a momentous feat: âMost tricks performed by one horseâ.
NRHA Welcomes Young Competitors
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) welcomes Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) competitors with an opportunity to participate in a competition similar to the long-standing NRHA Collegiate Championship.
An Equine Experience With A Purpose
Missy Wryn's two horses Paco & Benny are the best in their field assisting children and adults connecting body awareness, mindfulness and teaching healthy boundaries while empowering and building confidence. Missy works with children & adults who ex