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USRider Offers Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season
LEXINGTON, KY – MARCH 27, 2012 – Before the start of the travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance... more »
Mar 28, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Risk for Horse Condition Higher with Milder Winter
ALLEGAN, MI (WWMT TV) -- MARCH 27, 2012 -- The mild, relatively snow-free winter in southwestern Michigan could contribute to a condition known as sand colic in horses. more »
Mar 28, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Anniversary of EHV-1 Outbreak Approaching... What Horse Owners Need to Know
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MARCH 28, 2012 -- Think your horse is immune to the threat of infectious equine diseases because of a protected lifestyle? You might want to think again. more »
Mar 28, 2012 in Industry News & Information
BLM Seeks Bids for New Type of Contracts for Wild Horse and Burro Management
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT -- MARCH 28, 2012 -- As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service (FS), is soliciting bids for several contracts... more »
Mar 28, 2012 in Industry News & Information
PATH Intl. Initiative for Veterans and Service Personnel Receives New Name
DENVER -- MARCH 28, 2012 -- We all know horses are herd animals. But every now and then a special creature will break from the herd to blaze its own trail and set itself apart from others... more »
Mar 29, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Lower Saucon Township horse is 2012's first reported case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania
THE EXPRESS TIMES -- MARCH 29, 2012 -- West Nile virus has shown up in Northampton County, marking Pennsylvania's earliest confirmed case in a season statewide since officials first detected the disease in 2000. more »
Mar 30, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Omega Fields Supports PEP!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 30, 2012 -- Supporting its mission of advocating for animal health and welfare programs everywhere, Omega Fields® has eagerly agreed to be the sponsor of the April PEP! Star, a program recognizing children... more »
Apr 3, 2012 in Industry News & Information
The Future is in Your Hands -- Take the Reins!
AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL -- APRIL 3, 2012 -- You may be surprised to know that there are over 9 million horses in the United States, based on a study done by the American Horse Council entitled the Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the... more »
Apr 3, 2012 in Industry News & Information
American Paint Horse Association Report Details Growth and Milestones of the Breed
FORT WORTH, TX -- APRIL 3, 2012 -- The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently released the 2011 Annual Report detailing the association’s accomplishments worldwide. more »
Apr 4, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Why Too Much Deworming Can be a Bad Thing
Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MS is a member of the Merial Veterinary Professional Services team. Here he answers a question about deworming. more »
Apr 5, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Pfizer Animal Health Names Dr. Christine Jenkins as Group Director, U.S. Veterinary Medical Services
MADISON, N.J. — APRIL 9, 2012 — Pfizer Animal Health announced today that it has named Dr. Christine Jenkins to the position of Group Director of U.S. Veterinary Medical Services. more »
Apr 9, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Dr. Getty Advises: Use Your Stethoscope Before You Need It!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 11, 2012 -- Your emergency kit likely includes a stethoscope – a highly valuable piece of equipment during any urgent health situation. Knowing your horse’s normal heart rate and gut sounds beforehand will allow... more »
Apr 11, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Danger Detective Is Now Online For Kids!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 11, 2012 -- The hugely popular ‘Danger Detective’ workbook has come to life online at www.EquiMania.ca. Interactive flash activities and videos make learning about safety on the horse farm fun! Kids can click their... more »
Apr 11, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Random FAQ: Can Horses Pick Up Worms from Eating Hay?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 12, 2012 -- Recently a client asked if it’s possible for a horse to pick up worm larvae or worms from eating hay, and if so, even if larvae are dead, could they cause a parasite problem?... more »
Apr 12, 2012 in Industry News & Information
In Memoriam: Amy Tryon (USA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 13, 2012 -- Amy Tryon, team bronze medallist for the USA at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, passed away yesterday (12 April). more »
Apr 13, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Unwanted Horse Coalition’s Operation Gelding Program Assists 32 Horses in March
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- WASHINGTON, DC, APRIL 16, 2012 -- The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) Operation Gelding program starts the year with three Operation Gelding clinics completed in March. more »
Apr 17, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Department of Labor Finalizes Changes to H-2B Visa Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 17, 2012 -- On February 21, 2012 the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule concerning the H-2B temporary guest worker program. This new rule, which will go into effect on April 23, 2012, will make significant... more »
Apr 18, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Consortium of Western Regional Colleges of Veterinary Medicine Names Teaching Academy Steering Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MADISON, N.J. -- APRIL 20, 2012 -- Four months after its inaugural meeting sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, the Consortium of Western Regional Colleges of Veterinary Medicine announced today that it has established a new... more »
Apr 20, 2012 in Industry News & Information
American Endurance Ride Conference marks 40th anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 20, 2012 -- Back in 1972, a small group of Northern California distance horseback riders gathered to create an organization to recognize their riding accomplishments, standardize ride rules, and work to preserve trails. more »
Apr 20, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Drought Brings Outbreak of Horse Disease
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL -- APRIL 21, 2012 -- Agriculture officials in Arkansas and Louisiana have warned veterinarians to watch for signs of a potentially fatal horse disease if there’s another drought this year. more »
Apr 23, 2012 in Industry News & Information
New Rescue Horse Info Site Launches
BOULDER, COLORADO -- APRIL 23, 2012 -- Today, the Equine Network launched Ahomeforeveryhorse.com, a new online source for content about America’s horses in need of care and shelter. more »
Apr 23, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Leading Industry Experts Discuss Oats and Equine Nutrition
CHICAGO -- Leading industry experts gathered recently in Chicago to discuss the future of oat research and equine nutrition. more »
Apr 24, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Deadline Approaching for First Round of USA Equestrian Trust Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- APRIL 24, 2012 -- Deadline for the first round of 2012 grants is May 7th. more »
Apr 24, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Equestrian Rich Fellers Becomes First U.S. Rider in 25 Years to Win Show Jump World Cup
THE OREGONIAN -- APRIL 23, 2012 -- Wilsonville equestrian Rich Fellers, 52, and his 16-year-old Irish Sporthorse, Flexible, were the oldest pair to enter the World Cup finals for show jumping last week in the Netherlands. See video. more »
Apr 25, 2012 in Industry News & Information
Cloned Quarter Horse Breeder Claims Registry Has Monopoly and Refuses to Register Clones
AMARILLO, TEXAS (CN) -- APRIL 25, 2012 -- The American Quarter Horse Association is monopolizing and raising the price of horses by refusing to register cloned horses and their offspring, a horse breeder claims in a federal antitrust complaint. more »
Apr 26, 2012 in Industry News & Information
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