Just in Time for Kentucky Derby Season: Learn How to Throw a Great Derby Party

Lexington, KY — March 26, 2008 — The first Saturday in May is well known for many reasons. In Kentucky it’s known for the Derby. From Maine to California, it’s known for Derby parties. Now, for the first time, there’s a guide for putting on a great Derby party. How to Throw a Great Derby [...]

Merial Becomes an Official Animal Health Care Partner of AQHA

America’s Horse, March 26, 2008 – The world’s largest equine breed registry and a world leader in animal health have joined forces. Merial is now an official partner of the American Quarter Horse Association.
“Merial’s innovative products have been helping American Quarter Horses live healthier lives for many years,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. [...]

APHA Registration Incentive means huge savings on APHA transactions

FORT WORTH, TEXAS— The newest benefit to joining and becoming an active member of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is to save money. For a limited time, APHA is offering members significant savings on transactions through the Registration Incentive program.
The two major parts of the Registration Incentive give deep savings for registering older horses [...]

Veterinarians warn Congress about dangers of veterinary shortage

Public health jeopardized by too few veterinarians
“Veterinarians are uniquely positioned to view health through the lens of public health impact and to understand how human and animal health interact. if we don’t address the shortage of veterinarians and lack of capacity in veterinary schools soon, we’ll find ourselves dangerously underprepared and ill-equipped to deal with [...]

EQUINE INFLUENZA: WINNING THE BATTLE BUT LOSING THE WAR?

Over the course of a few short months, the Australian horse flu outbreak cost the country approximately $100 million AU ($92.6 million US) and caused racing, breeding, and other performance horse-related activities to effectively grind to a halt. Australia, which was influenza-free until August 2007, was hard hit by this virus. The combination of a [...]

FLORIDA OFFICIAL URGES EEE VACCINATION; 9 DEATHS REPORTED

Florida horse owners are being urged to take advantage of the vaccines available to protect their animals against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus, said Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson. Continue reading…

Jack Russell Rescue

My name is Arlene Osmond contact info is ozmos4@yahoo.com, 903-675-1065 home 419-490-6249 CellThe organization I am working with is russellrescue.comContacts are listed at the website.What I do.
I work within the organization to help unwanted Jack Russells in East Texas. The majority of the dogs that I get are on Death Row. Usually because they have [...]

AQHA PRESENTS TEAM WRANGLER – FIX MY AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ONLINE CONTEST

Winner featured on “AQHA Presents” on RFD-TV Network
America’s Horse, March 13, 2008 – If you have relationship woes with your American Quarter Horse, then the American Quarter Horse Association’s new contest, “Team Wrangler – Fix My American Quarter Horse!” might just be the ticket to getting you back on track with your equine counterpart.
The only [...]

AQHA RELEASES FREE “OWNING YOUR FIRST AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE” DVD

America’s Horse, March 14, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association releases its newest DVD to address questions that accompany the exciting decision to buy your first American Quarter Horse. Through the “Owning Your First American Quarter Horse” DVD, the Association aims to make this initial step toward horse ownership and the western lifestyle as [...]

RECORD GRAIN PRICES BOOST RURAL ECONOMY

Record-high grain prices are fueling a rural economic boom in farm states such as Kansas. Farm equipment dealers have a backlog of several months in orders for new machinery. Cropland rents are rising, along with agricultural land prices. And with spring planting just weeks away, farmers are watching the volatile commodities markets as they decide [...]