Day: November 11, 2009

World Show Sale Features Original Orren Mixer Wimpy P-1 Painting and Many Great Horses

The American Quarter Horse Journal, November 10, 2009 – Besides a large number of performance-bred American Quarter Horses, you’ll have a chance to buy the original Orren Mixer painting of Wimpy P-1 at the 2009 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show Sale November 14-15 in Barn 3 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The auction is held in conjunction with the FedEx Open and Bank of America Amateur AQHA World Championship Show. “We are excited to have the opportunity to offer the original Orren Mixer Painting of Wimpy P-1,” said Mike Jennnings, president of the

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PIROPLASMOSIS: TEXAS HORSE OWNERS URGED TO CHECK REGULATIONS BEFORE HAULING

A number of U.S. states and Canada have imposed movement restrictions or additional entry requirements for horses from Texas after equine piroplasmosis, a tick-transmitted blood disease of equine animals, was detected in South Texas in mid-October. Continue reading…

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AVMA updates H1N1 flu resources for pet owners, veterinarians

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has been in constant contact with experts and agencies across the country to learn more about this case and share this information with the public and veterinarians. The results of these efforts are now available on the AVMA’s Web site, where those wanting to learn more can access continuously updated “Frequently Asked Questions” on the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, how the virus might affect pets, and what veterinarians should know when talking with clients and treating patients. These resources, along with additional, frequently updated information on H1N1, are available on the

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H1N1 flu confirmed in Iowa cat

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are reminding pet owners that some viruses can pass between people and animals, so this was not an altogether unexpected event. Pet owners should monitor their pets’ health very closely, no matter what type of animal, and visit a veterinarian if there are any signs of illness. The AVMA is actively tracking all instances of H1N1 in animals and posting updates on our Web site atwww.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus. For more information, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA media relations assistant, at 847-285-6687 (office), 847-732-6194 (cell), or msanfilippo@avma.org.

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Equine Welfare Consensus Reached in Unprecedented Industry Meeting

The American Quarter Horse Journal, November 9, 2009 — Equine industry alliance partners reached a general consensus involving humane treatment and equine welfare during a meeting October 20 and 21 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas. Attendees included representatives from the following organizations: the American Quarter Horse Association, United States Equestrian Federation, American Association of Equine Practitioners, National Cutting Horse Association, National Snaffle Bit Association, National Reining Horse Association, National Reined Cow Horse Association, United States Team Penning Association, American Paint Horse Association and Equine Canada. “Never before have so

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AQHA Debuts Redesigned Registration Certificates

The American Quarter Horse Journal, November 9, 2009 – The American Quarter Horse Association has debuted redesigned registration certificates. After a significant amount of input from customers, AQHA has made changes to the official registration certificates, which will improve the security, usability, value and visual appeal of the document. “The goal was to create a document worthy of framing, and I think we’ve done that,” said Trent Taylor, AQHA treasurer and executive director of operations. “Our members told us what they wanted, and we heard them.” Other features of the new certificates include: Horses’ pedigrees will be

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