Equine

Ramon Perez's long-running love of horses inspired his move from racing at Belmont to becoming an equine practitioner.

Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic this fall.

Omaha, Neb. -- Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. (PVP) filed for bankruptcy in a U.S. court, and the veterinary distributor is actively seeking a buyer.

Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports, according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.

Since its eradication in 1988, the United States is beginning to see more cases of equine piroplasmosis, a blood-borne parasitic disease.

Officials at the 2010 World Equestrian Games have selected Hagyard Equine Medical Institute's Jennifer Feiner, VMD, as the event's quarantine veterinarian.

State officials warn northern county residents to take precautions

Brisbane, Australia -- A three-way agreement facilitated by a $300,000 grant will result in the production of a new treatment for the deadly Hendra virus at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Lexington, Ky. - Track surfaces have much less connection to racehorse injuries than other factors, like gender and age, according to new data revealed by The Jockey Club.

At its annual meeting June 21, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) elected Dr. Douglas Corey as its new chairman. Corey replaces long-time Chairman Dr. Tom Lenz.

The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign announces its spring vaccination numbers.

Reno, Nev. -- A U.S. District Judge rescinded a restraining order on the Tuscarora wild-horse gather in Nevada, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), sending contractors back out to the field, where more than 600 horses have been gathered.

Roseland, N.J. -- The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign is reminding veterinarians that applications for free fall vaccinations for qualifying equine facilities are due Aug. 1.

Penn's New Bolton Center receives $37,276 in donations.

About two fatal injuries occur daily on U.S. racetracks.

Join the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign.

An interview with U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader, DVM.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- Cooler-than-normal spring temperatures are just one factor that could contribute to possible increased cases of West Nile virus this year.

Gainesville, Fla. -- A cloned foal -- the first created using oocytes from a live mare -- was born at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UF) in March.

National Report - Sixteen polo ponies have been tested since the U.S. Polo Association (USPA) unveiled its random drug testing program earlier this year.

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Davis, Calif. -- The Center for Equine Health at the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) received a $3 million gift from the William and Inez Mabie Family Foundation to support the center's research and teaching efforts.

Ocala, Fla. -- A Florida pharmacy's veterinary compounding lab -- threatened with an injunction by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last month -- voluntarily stopped operations this week.

Jefferson City, Mo. -- Missouri Senators stripped language from a bill that would have permitted horse-meat processing in the state.

Millsboro, Del. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health issued an urgent recall of its PreveNile West Nile virus vaccine due to an increased incidence of adverse events.

St. Louis, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Purina Mills has recalled specific lots of horse and poultry feed.

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