Keeneland Race Course will once again host its annual Make-A-Wish Day on Oct. 8, in partnership with local Thoroughbred farms and equine facilities. The annual event serves as a fundraiser that will enable the racetrack to grant the power of a wish come true to nine Kentucky children who are battling life-threatening medical conditions. Proceeds from the sale of “Wishing … Read More
UF Launches Online Course on Horses
This fall, the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new online undergraduate course focusing on everything horse, ranging from common health issues to topics in the unique industry of equine business. The course is team-taught by UF faculty members from several different departments, featuring pre-recorded lectures and an online discussion module, and aims to engage … Read More
Judge Rules to Decrease Wild Horse Population
A Washington, DC judge took the side of American livestock producers this week with the rejection of unsupported claims from animal rights activists that the United States Forest Service(USFS) Wild Horse Management Plan would threaten the health and well-being of the wild horse population in the Modoc National Forest of Northeastern California. The management plan seeks to reduce the population … Read More
AQHA Makes Changes to Incentive Fund
The American Quarter Horse Association(AQHA) will be making some changes to their AQHA Incentive Fund Program for 2016. “In response to feedback from breeders, owners, and exhibitors, effective January 1, 2016, competition licenses will no longer be required to participate, and the point cap will change to one plus the average number of points earned during the year,” read a … Read More
USEF Declares Ban on Phenibut
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Program released a statement earlier this month on the decision to classify the substance Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid), as well as any equine supplement containing Phenibut, as a forbidden substance under USEF rules, effective immediately. Phenibut is considered a derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid(GABA), an amino acid used in … Read More
BIVI Launches Equine Facebook Page
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has launched the BIVI Shaping the Future of Equine Health Facebook page as part of their new Shaping the Future campaign. With innovative products – many of which were the first of their kind to market – and continuous research, BIVI is helping shape the future of equine health. BIVI recognizes that, beyond consulting their … Read More
New Zoetis Study on Equine Flu Virus
Amid equine influenza virus (EIV) season, a new Zoetis study showed FLUVAC INNOVATOR® to be cross-reactive against three emerging World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) equine influenza isolates. The study demonstrated sera from horses vaccinated with EIV vaccine FLUVAC INNOVATOR EHV 4/1 or FLUVAC INNOVATOR 5 were cross-reactive against: · Ayrshire 2013 (AY/13), European clade 2 isolate1 · Kentucky 2014 … Read More
American Horse Publications Survey Shows Growth
According to the American Horse Publications (AHP) survey sponsored by Zoetis, the equine industry has found stability and shows positive signs of growth. The survey included responses from over 10,662 horse owners. Among the highlights, the third online nationwide equine industry survey shows: · For 2016, 88.6% of respondents expect to own or manage the same number of horses or … Read More
Farm Bureau Opposes Proposed New York Carriage Ban
Farm Bureau is urging the mayor of New York City to reconsider his proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages. In this news release, the group points out how much pride horse caretakers take in protecting the health and safety of their animals. “This valued tradition allows people to connect with the horses and tour the city in a historic and unique … Read More
Deere Updates 3E Series Compact Utility Tractors
The 2015 John Deere 3032E and 3038E compact utility tractors feature some new customer-driven updates for added convenience, comfort and ease of use. The 3032E and 3038E are equipped with powerful, emissions-compliant Final Tier 4 engines with 31.1 (22.3 kW) and 37.3 (27.4 kW) horsepower, respectively. A hydrostatic transmission with Twin Touch™ pedals provides operators with simple, comfortable-to-use controls to … Read More