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WARM WINTER, CONTINUED DROUGHT FORECAST The government's winter forecast includes some bad news--continued dry conditions in an arc sweeping from the Southeast across the Gulf States and into the Southwest.
Much of that region is already struggling with drought and "right now they are looking at the second consecutive dry winter," Michael Halpert, head of forecast operations at the Climate Prediction Center in Camp Springs, Md., said Oct. 9.
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'HE JUST WASN'T JOHN ANYMORE'
John Henry wasn't the friendliest horse--far from it. However, his ability to turn a humble pedigree into the resume of a champion made him a prime attraction at the Kentucky Horse Park, where he spent his final 22 years.
Grumpy yet beloved, the Thoroughbred great died Monday after 32 years of defying odds--both in racing success and longevity. Continue reading...
Celebrating John Henry:
John Henry: Thoroughbred Legends available at ExclusivelyEquine.com
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VACCINATE NOW FOR WEST NILE
One dose of PreveNile West Nile Virus vaccine is all it takes to protect your horse
Time is of the essence, but it's not too late to protect your horse against West Nile virus. With the new PreveNile vaccine from Intervet, one dose is all it takes to provide rapid immunity against West Nile virus (WNV).
PreveNile is the only one-dose WNV vaccine available for primary immunization. One-dose protection makes PreveNile the perfect choice for foals, horses with unknown vaccination history and as a booster for horses previously vaccinated with other West Nile vaccines.
Ask your veterinarian today about PreveNile - the superior, one-dose solution for WNV.
www.PreveNile.com
PreveNile is a trademark of Intervet Inc. or an affiliate.
© 2007 Intervet Inc. All rights reserved.
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HORSE EXPORT NUMBERS BRING FOCUS BACK TO FEDERAL SLAUGHTER BAN A Sept. 30 article and photographs in the Houston Chronicle examining horse slaughter procedures in Mexico has shifted the attention of animal welfare groups back to a federal ban on exporting horses for the purpose of slaughter.
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AHC SUPPORTING PROPOSED IMPORT RULE CHANGE FOR ENTERTAINMENT HORSES The American Horse Council (AHC) has submitted comments supporting the USDA's proposed rules to allow horses intended to serve in noncompetitive entertainment functions from countries affected by contagious equine metritis (CEM) to be temporarily imported into the United States under certain safeguards.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
TheHorse.com is your source for the latest news and information about the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, and much more.
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FROM THE HORSE MAGAZINE: EMERGENCIES ON THE ROAD Traveling with horses is no longer the big deal it once was, but the risks attached to hauling are as great as ever; as we all know, accidents happen, even to the most responsible of us. And while it's essential to take precautions to protect precious life and limb, you should also know what to do to in the event of an emergency.
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SPRINGSTEEN SUED OVER NIXED HORSE SALE Bruce Springsteen and his wife are being sued, accused of backing out of a contract to buy a horse worth $850,000 for their teenage daughter.
Olympic equestrian Todd Minikus filed the breach of contract lawsuit Thursday in Florida's Palm Beach County. It claims Springsteen and Patti Scialfa reneged on a deal to pay Minikus $650,000 for the horse, named Pavarotti, and give him their horse named Scarlett, worth $200,000.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
Feather is a 16-year-old Appaloosa mare, who has navicular in both front feet. She is lightly rideable if her feet are managed properly and her supplements regular. Feather is kid-broke and friendly.
Please e-mail or visit the Ozland Horse Rescue Web site for more information about Feather and other horses available at the Newark, Ark., facility.
Are you a registered not-for-profit organization with an adoptable horse? Send a photo, description of the horse, and your Web site URL here to have your horse listed.
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PUBLIC FORUM SET FOR SALES INTEGRITY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS A public forum on preliminary recommendations by the Sales Integrity Task Force to the Kentucky legislature on auction transparency issues will be held at the Keeneland sale pavilion in Lexington on Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. EDT.
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