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GROUPS WEIGH IN ON SLAUGHTER TRANSPORT RULE CHANGE
Two groups have weighed in on the USDA's proposed change to rules governing the transport of horses bound for slaughter. The rules would extend the protections currently in place for horses on the final leg of their journey to those further back in the pipeline. The USDA comment period for this proposal ended Jan. 7.
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OLYMPIC ORGANIZERS CONFIDENT HONG KONG WEATHER WILL NOT ENDANGER HORSES
Olympic organizers do not expect other equestrian teams to follow the lead of Switzerland by pulling out of events at this year's Games due to Hong Kong's heat and humidity. Continue reading...
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MARE AND FOAL HEALTHCARE PROTOCOLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
FoalCare.com offers horse owners and veterinarians free online healthcare calendar
Ever wished you had one convenient place to store all the critical health records for your broodmare and foal? How about a quick resource for helping you schedule breeding and foaling? Intervet has your answer, and it's free, easy and accurate.
The Intervet Foal Caresm Program allows you to keep track of important milestones in your foals' development and healthcare at the click of a mouse.
Horse owners can use the free, online healthcare calendar to track breeding, vaccination, and deworming timelines. Just enter the breeding date – or desired foaling date – and the healthcare scheduling calendar will do the work for you. Create an account and store all of the scheduling information right here for free.
Additionally, www.FoalCare.com provides free interactive tools and downloadable charts for use by both veterinarians and horse owners.
Visit www.FoalCare.com today to learn more and start your own personalized online healthcare calendar.
Foal Care is a service mark of Intervet Inc, or an affiliate.
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RESCUE OPERATOR SEEKS HEARING TO RETAIN CUSTODY OF SEIZED HORSES
An attorney for a Colorado woman whose horses were seized by Larimer County authorities is seeking a bond hearing to recover custody of the animals.
The seizure took place on Dec. 29 when Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden ordered the removal of 27 animals, including 16 allegedly malnourished horses, from the Animal Angels Horse Rescue ranch operated by Alesha Matchett. Continue reading...
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COST OF WOOD SHAVINGS INCREASING AS HOUSING MARKET FALLS A downturn in the housing industry is being blamed for a shortage of equine shavings that has resulted in sharp price increases and changes in the methods some owners use to manage their horses.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
TheHorse.com is your source for the latest news and information about the horse industry, the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, and much more.
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THIS WEEK ON THE RYDER REPORT
VIDEO The Ryder Report is a weekly video broadcast presented by TheHorse.com News Editor Erin Ryder, reviewing the top headlines in equine health, care, management, and welfare news. This report includes coverage of a new study on risk factors for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) and an update on the legal proceedings concerning horses seized from a Colorado rescue.
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SPECIAL REPORT: BOTULISM
Learn more about botulism, a deadly toxin that strikes swiftly but can easily be prevented. Download a free PDF, sponsored by Neogen. This article includes information on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of botulism.
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FROM THE HORSE MAGAZINE: ORAL ATTACKS
Why is our Arabian gelding chewing on the horse trailer and what can we do to break him of this habit?
See the answer by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB about horses' attraction to chewing on vehicles.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
June's Warrior is a handsome 7-year-old, 15.1-hand Standardbred gelding. He needs someone with a lot of patience that is willing to bond with him. "Warrior" may be rideable in the future, he just needs to establish trust with people.
Please e-mail or visit Standardbred Retirement Foundation Web site for more information about June's Warrior and other horses available at the Hamilton, N.J., 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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KENTUCKY HORSE PARK HONORED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THOROUGHBRED RACING The Kentucky Horse Park, an educational theme park, equine competition facility, and home of the great racehorse John Henry for 23 years, has been honored with the 2007 Special Eclipse Award.
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CURLY HORSE FARM CATERS TO ALLERGIC EQUESTRIANS Curly is on its way to becoming the fashion in France--not only in the hairdressers' salons, but in the stables, including a new equestrian center just north of the Riviera.
Since 2000, American Bashkir Curly breeding farms have been popping up in various regions of the country, but the recent opening of the Mas de l'Air Curly breeding farm and equestrian center in Cabannes is a first in France.
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