Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Bob Gould
AVMA asked the federal agency to reconsider the Order of Prohibition
The Food and Drug Administration decided in late November against implementing a ban on extralabel cephalosporin antimicrobial use in food animals.
“The agency received many substantive comments on the order of prohibition, and therefore, in order for FDA to fully consider the comments, the agency has [...]
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Bob Gould
FOR MORE INFORMATION
David Kirkpatrick
Phone: 847-285-6782
Cell: 847-409-0519
e-mail: dkirkpatrick@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2008
Schaumburg, Ill.
— The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is concerned about reports detailing possible inhumane treatment of turkeys at poultry-breeding facilities in West Virginia.
The AVMA expects that the alleged abuse, which was captured on video, will be fully investigated. If the allegations prove to be true, [...]
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Bob Gould
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) continues to be an elusive disease to prevent, diagnose, and treat. In this special collection of three articles this month, we will delve into the often-contentious world of EPM research to share what practitioners and those studying the disease have discovered. Continue reading…
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Bob Gould
Horse owners will be able to determine the risk of their animals catching an infectious disease and gather information about infection control thanks to two new online initiatives from the University of Guelph. The first is an online calculator that allows horse owners to punch in their management practices and learn their animals’ risk levels. [...]
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Bob Gould
A 7-year-old Paint pony gelding in Scott County, Ky., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on PCR (polymerase chain reaction test) and has neurologic signs, according to a statement from the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office. The pony has the “wild strain” of EHV-1, not the mutated strain that is more virulent. Continue reading…
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Bob Gould
With the change of seasons, USRider, a national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and to invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance their travel safety. Continue reading…
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Posted on November 23rd, 2008 by Bob Gould
Ocala, FL - Many equestrians work tirelessly to provide their horses with a standard of living that would be envied by anyone with two or four legs. These mounts are cared for, tended to, examined, and loved. They have a plethora of clothing for every season, top of the line healthcare and nutrition, special shoes and [...]
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Posted on November 23rd, 2008 by Bob Gould
Wild horses residing in U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) holding facilities could get help from an influential friend if the agency accepts Madeleine Pickens’ offer to establish a lifetime sanctuary for the 30,000 unadoptable horses otherwise in danger of euthanasia. Pickens is a Thoroughbred horse breeder, and she is the wife of Texas billionaire [...]
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Posted on November 23rd, 2008 by Bob Gould
The problem of unwanted horses is being studied through a nationwide initiative of the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) with help from equine associations, veterinarians, breeders, state and local law enforcement, horse owners, rescue/retirement facilities, and other facilities using horses. The first step is an online survey, and everyone with an interest in the welfare of [...]
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Posted on November 22nd, 2008 by Bob Gould
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!
Contact: Charlotte Cunningham, charlotte@winningruns.com, 254-968-4642
Stephenville, Texas – November 21, 2008 – WinningRuns.com takes a savvy step by hiring Gabe’s Babe *aka* Rachael Myers as their new Promotional Agent.
Please join the WinningRuns Team in welcoming Rachael “Gabe’s Babe” Myers as our new Promotional Agent!
Success isn’t always about what you know, sometimes it’s just about who you know . . . and having grown up [...]
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