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Sarcocystis Neurona Genome Project Almost Complete

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

S. neurona causes the neurologic disease EPM. A fully sequenced genome will provide a resource for virulence factor and S. neurona antigen characterization, which could lead to new immunizations or therapeutics against the parasite. ...

Schneiderman Pushing Ahead in TRF Lawsuit

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In state court filings objecting to the horse rescue group's bid to toss out his explosive lawsuit, Schneiderman accused the foundation of a pattern of equine abuse that stretched from farms in New York to Kentucky to Oklahoma....

Joint Disease and Cartilage Repair in Horses

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses' athletic careers end. When the cartilage that normally covers the ends of adjoining bones is damaged, joint movement is restricted and frequently becomes painful....

Cloning and Embryo Transfer Legal Issues

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The legalities of cloning and embryo transfer in horses were discussed at a recent equine law convention, with speakers evaluating past and present legal battles on those topics....

TWH Trainer McConnell Pleads Guilty to Soring Charge

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On May 22 Tennessee Walking Horse trainer Jackie McConnell pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the HPA in various ways, including by soring horses....

FEI Issues Decisions in Saudi Controlled Medication Cases

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two Saudi Arabian show jumping horses, Vanhoeve and Lobster 43, tested positive to for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone (a metabolite of phenylbutazone), at two separate events....

Fourth Annual UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Scheduled

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Kentucky's (UK) Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. EDT at Margaux Farm LLC in Midway, Ky....

Kentucky Horse Council Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The KHC's top priority programs address the growth of horse ownership, support equine businesses, advocate for horsemen at the local and state level, and protect horses at risk....

Equine Sarcoids Chromosomal Regions Identified

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A team of researchers conducting a whole genome scan has successfully located chromosomal regions associated with equine sarcoids....

EHV-1 Confirmed in Northern Indiana Horse

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health has quarantined a Lake County, Ind., boarding facility after a horse was confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV). The horse was humanely euthanized after showing neurologic signs....

Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Officials with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in a 17-year old grade mare from Mecosta County. ...

Association Suspends TWH Trainer McConnell's License

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Walking Horse Trainers Association (WHTA) has voted to suspend indefinitely the training license of embattled Tennessee Walking Horse trainer Jackie McConnell.
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Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new law that allows for an expansion of racetrack card clubs in Minnesota also permits the Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) to set threshold testing levels for therapeutic medications used in racehorses....