Posted on September 29th, 2008 by Bob Gould
Lexington, Ky – Blood-Horse Publications and Weatherbys announce a joint venture that will combine the strengths of the world’s most successful online services regarding Thoroughbred stallions. Beginning in December 2008, theBlood-Horse Stallion Register Online (StallionRegister.com) and the Weatherbys Stallion Book Online(Stallionbook.co.uk) will cross-link their exceptionally comprehensive and regularly updated racing and sales statistics. Breeders and owners doing [...]
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Posted on September 29th, 2008 by Bob Gould
The American Quarter Horse Journal - The American Quarter Horse Association is looking for 4-H or horse club teen leaders who want to help kids in their area learn more about horses with the Junior Master Horseman curriculum. Junior Master Horseman is a multi-level, experience-based curriculum for kids ages 7-11. The program uses vibrant characters and [...]
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Posted on September 29th, 2008 by Bob Gould
“Who are the greatest Breeders’ Cup Champions of all-time?” Racing fans now get their chance to decide. 4 divisions: Classic, Distaff, Juvenile, Turf.
Lexington, Ky. —BloodHorse.com announces the launch of a fun new interactive game entitled “Breeders’ Cup Bracket Battles.” Beginning today, and for the four-week period leading up to this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Oct. 24-25 at Santa [...]
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Posted on September 29th, 2008 by Bob Gould
WASHINGTON
—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) testified today before the U.S. Congress on advancements to animal health in the livestock industry, describing for lawmakers progress made improving public health and reaffirming the importance of treating food animals with antibiotic medicines.
Addressing the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, Dr. Christine [...]
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Posted on September 25th, 2008 by Bob Gould
The American Quarter Horse Journal, September 24, 2008 - Jim Jennings and Gary Griffith, two long-time employees of the American Quarter Horse Association, have decided to retire after 37 and 38 years, respectively. Jim’s retirement is effective December 31 while Gary’s will be April 1, 2009.
Even with retirement, Jim and Gary will not be completely departing AQHA. [...]
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Posted on September 25th, 2008 by Bob Gould
World’s Top Veterinarians are now a Resource for the Lone Star State
Katy,TX—The world-renowned veterinarians of the Palm Beach Equine Clinic, headquartered in Wellington, Florida, have formed a strategic partnership with the Katy Equine Clinic in Katy, Texas. Lone Star State residents will now have access to state of the art resources, including 19 of the [...]
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Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Bob Gould
Michael San Filippo
Phone: 847-285-6687
Cell: 847-732-6194
e-mail: msanfilippo@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2008
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today applauded the release of federal guidance on the use of genetically engineered animals in research and food production.
“Genetic engineering has opened many doors and has the potential to provide great benefit to humans, animals and our society,” said W. [...]
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Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Bob Gould
Proposal could be harmful, AVMA says; sparks discord within CVMA
An upcoming California referendum on mandatory changes to livestock confinement practices has the AVMA concerned the proposal could compromise animal welfare by requiring producers to adopt systems that don’t account for all aspects of humane treatment.
Although reluctant to involve the AVMA in state politics, preferring instead [...]
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Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Bob Gould
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a survey it plans to conduct on disposal methods of unused pharmaceuticals by the health care industry.
The EPA in an Aug. 12 Federal Register notice announced the draft survey and other supporting documents, which can be found on the agency’s Web site, www.epa.gov/guide/304m/ or from the federal online docket www.regulations.gov/. [...]
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Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Bob Gould
Perennial peanut hay is getting rave reviews as an extraordinarily delicious forage option for horses. Even better, it doesn’t result in explosive energy, gives a glossy coat, is easily digestible, needs no pesticides, and is not outlandishly expensive. Only thing is, most horse owners have never heard of it. Vets agree that it is an [...]
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