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2012 Equine Business Conference Scheduled

Equine business professionals in the north central United States are invited to a dynamic, multi-state conference where they will be connected with land-grant universities, industry professionals, and other valuable resources.... See more here: 2012 Equine Business Conference Scheduled ...
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Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Ties Single-Season Win Mark

Rapid Redux tied the modern-day United States record for wins in a single season Dec. 13, as he went wire-to-wire in a $5,000 starter allowance race at Laurel Park. The 5-year-old son of Pleasantly Perfect won his 19th race in 2011, .. Read the rest here: Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Ties Single-Season...
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U.S. Horse Processing Could Resume Soon

Now that federal lawmakers have declined to defund USDA inspections at plants that process horsemeat for human consumption, horse processing in the United States could resume before the end of the year, according to one proponent.... Originally posted here: U.S. Horse Processing Could Resume Soon ...
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USEF Drugs and Medication Rule Changes Effective Dec. 1

The United States Equestrian Federation reminds members and competitors of the rule changes surrounding drugs and medications in competition horses. NSAID administration, the use of flunixin, and anabolic steroid classification are among the changes... Read more: USEF Drugs and Medication Rule Changes Effective Dec. 1 ...
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TRF Issues Plea for Thoroughbred Foster Care Partners

Rob Hinkle, president and CEO of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) Oct. 27 issued an urgent plea to horse lovers and farm owners throughout the United States to participate in the Foster Care program.... Go here to see the original: TRF Issues Plea for Thoroughbred Foster Care Partners ...
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International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2011

The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported outbreaks of contagious equine metritis, dourine, equine influenza, and more in the second quarter of 2011. ... Continued here: International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2011 ...
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USDA Tracking Equine EEE, WNV Case Numbers

As most parts of the nation are in the midst of the mosquito-borne disease season, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is keeping a running tally of the number of confirmed cases of WNV, EEE, and WEE reported in the United States.... View original post here: USDA Tracking Equine...
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Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed

Spiny pigweed is distributed widely across the United States and grows most frequently along fence borders, feeding and watering sites, and other compacted areas. Spiny pigweed can sometimes infest entire overgrazed pastures.... Originally posted here: Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed ...
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AVMA Supports National Animal Disease Traceability Program

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds the release of the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service proposed rule on animal disease traceability and affirms its support for a coll... More: AVMA Supports National Animal Disease Traceability Program ...
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Gelding Programs Continue to Gain Support

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has announced it will continue its Operation Gelding Program after receiving donations from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the United States Trotting Association (USTA), and the ... Originally posted here: Gelding Programs Continue to Gain Support ...
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