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Bill to Better Enforce the Horse Protection Act, Crackdown on Animal Cruelty Introduced in Congress
The measure would create a new Animal Cruelty Crimes section within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), housed within the Environment and Natural Resources Division.
Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention Course Next in Winter Online Learning Series!
New content on stomach ulcers has been added to the course which will be of particular interest to racehorse trainers and care takers.
Researchers Look for Mechanisms in Laminitis
Laminitis is a crippling disease of the equine hoof that causes intense and severe pain when horses put all of their weight on the affected leg. Despite continuing research, the exact mechanisms that lead to laminitis have not been identified.
Eastern Equine Encephaltis Season
The seasonâs first Eastern equine encephalitis-bearing mosquitoes have been detected in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, according to public health officials. The news comes a day after officials elevated the health risk posed by West Nile virus, another mo
Equinosis Rolls Out Lameness Locator® Demo
Equinosis, LLC, manufacturer of the Lameness Locator® is rolling out its National Demo Program to equine veterinarians. "The importance of this program cannot be underestimated" says James Ruder, CEO of the company. "The horse-owning public demands a hig
"Find Ravel" and Win Contest
World Equestrian Games Bronze Medalist Steffen Peters calls his equine partner, Ravel, his âhorse of a lifetime.â Ravel, a 13-year-old KWPN gelding owned by Akiko Yamazaki, has helped Peters win more medals and awards than most riders could dream of d
AAEP Asks Vets to Submit Cases for Laminitis Study
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation is calling on veterinarians to volunteer information about naturally occurring cases of laminitis for the first study of The Laminitis Research Project which will attempt to identify risk factors
Queen Awards Violence-free Horsemanship
On the 24th of June, 2012 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is scheduled to award several persons recommended by famed horse gentler Monty Roberts for their pioneering efforts to encourage violence-free training in South America where extremely harsh traditi
Early Blizzard Serves As Warning for Cattle, Horse and Animal Owners
According to reports the early-autumn blizzard killed as many as 80,000 head of cattle making it South Dakota's worst economic disaster in decades.
Deadly EEE virus found in mosquito sample in New York is an 'imminent threat' to public health
July 31 sample taken in New York state contained Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a virus that can cause fatal brain swelling in humans if bitten by mosquitoes carrying it.