Press On October 6, the 2022 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by Metallic Cat, rolls back to Cowtown. This year, the premier event for reined cow horses boasts the biggest payday in the history of the event for the Futurity Open Champion, brings back the Hackamore Classic … Read More
New primers developed for highly contagious horse disease Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory, EIDL, at Texas A&M University to explore the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. Strangles is a highly contagious disease that affects … Read More
DENVER/September 21, 2022 – Continuing its commitment to funding the next generation of veterinary researchers, Morris Animal Foundation awarded $107,490 in grants through its Veterinary Student Scholar program for 2022, funding 22 student research projects around the world. The Veterinary Student Scholar program, which began in 2005, gives students the opportunity to develop research projects, … Read More
Wild horse advocates in Reno, NV are accusing U.S. land managers of violating environmental and animal protection laws From the Associated Press The Associated Press reports advocates for wild horses are accusing federal land managers of illegally approving plans for the largest U.S. holding facility for thousands of mustangs captured … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: YearlingGender: FillyOnset of Clinical Signs: 8/26/2022Clinical Signs: Abnormal behavior and movement initially noted, lethargy, fever, progressively unstableConfirmation Date: 9/1/2022Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Vaccinated Comments: Owner had relayed that the mosquitoes have been particularly numerous … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityAge: 1Gender: MareOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/5/2022Clinical Signs: Appeared sedated/stuporous, ataxiaConfirmation Date: 9/7/2022Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Unvaccinated Comments: For more information about West Nile Virus (WNV), go to: WNV Factsheet. PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s … Read More
Marty Irby, world champion equestrian and head of animal welfare group, praises late sovereign’s care for ‘the welfare and health of horses’ WASHINGTON D.C. – Sept 8, 2022, upon learning of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby released the following statement: “I am deeply … Read More
Award recipients have dedicated their lives to advancing our understanding of horses, the horse- human relationship and promoting natural horsemanship Dillon, Montana — The Montana Center for Horsemanship announces three international award recipients, each of whom has dedicated their lives to advancing our understanding of horses, the horse-human relationship and … Read More
Emaciated horse has no legal standing From OregonLive.com, By Zane Sparling | The Oregonian/OregonLive Justice, an American Quarter Horse once known as Shadow, was found in an extremely emaciated state when he was rescued from his Washington County owner in 2017, according to lawyers for the Animal Legal Defense Fund. … Read More
Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) horse rescue of Redmond WA will be partnering with reSTART Life to provide rescued horses to their Rise-Up Ranch inpatient program to help adults struggling with video game addiction. reSTART, headquartered in Fall City, works with teens and adults in early recovery from screen additions, … Read More
