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Technique for Identifying Disease-carrying Midges Developed

There are over 4,000 species of biting midges in the Ceratopogonidae family, and over 1,000 in just one genus, Culicoides. The distribution of midges in the genus Culicoides is world-wide; 47 species are known to occur in Florida. Species belonging to the

Ellen DeGeneres Joins HSUS in Fighting Ag Gag Bills

 Ellen DeGeneres, Wayne Pacelle of HSUS, and others are speaking out against AG Gag bills that prevent animal cruelty investigators from doing their job by visiting and photographing conditions on factory farms, stables, and puppy mills.

Increase in Cases of Lyme Disease Caused by Decrease in Foxes

Data from five states shows that the loss of the red foxes along with an increase in the population of rodents has resulted in an increase in cases of Lyme disease.

Shetland and Mini Owners Show Off Driving Ability

Recognizing that Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses make excellent driving partners, the American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., embarked on a partnership with the American Driving Society in 2010.

ASPC Super Gelding Program Advances

The American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., (ASPC) established a Super Gelding Program a couple of years ago to promote geldings in all of its registries – the ASPC (American Shetlands), the American Miniature Horse Registry, the American Show Pony Registry

Extreme Mustang Makeover Kentucky Moves to Virtual Format

The primary mission of the Mustang Heritage Foundation remains to place these mustangs in private homes and this virtual format allows them to do that.

Horse Pasture Fire Burns Thousands of Acres near Watford City, Norh Dakota

Citing optimism, Ross says there can be benefits, given the right conditions, and If we get precipitation on top of this back burn, we're going to see some really nice green grass.

Zenyatta in Foal

The fact that Zenyatta is pregnant was confirmed by an ultrasound scan, fifteen days after her mating to Bernardini. Scans are routine for mares at around two weeks past breeding to determine if the mare is carrying an embryo.

Keeneland's 75th September Yearling Thoroughbred Sale Begins Monday, September 10th

A total of 4,538 Thoroughbred yearlings have been cataloged to the entire sale, which two years ago produced 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify.

Brain-penetrating Drug Candidate Shown to Be Effective Against Deadly Equine Encephalitis Viruses

An important feature of this antiviral compound is its ability to access the brain where viruses cause damage, while critical attributes include its improved stability, potency and efficacy compared to earlier prototypes.

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