Animal Planet Announces New TV Series That Will Follow Day-to-Day Lives of Penn Vet Students
February 10, 2016 Comments Off on Animal Planet Announces New TV Series That Will Follow Day-to-Day Lives of Penn Vet Students
With the animal’s lives on the line, PENN VET showcases the rigorous training of veterinary students as they face the day-to-day challenges inherent in this high pressure world.
Continue reading …Former AQHA Youth Breaking Into Biomedical Engineering, Awarded With Research Grant
February 9, 2016 Comments Off on Former AQHA Youth Breaking Into Biomedical Engineering, Awarded With Research Grant
Courtney also sees how the life lessons she learned while showing horses can be applied in an academic setting. “I still experience the competitive drive and work ethic my parents, trainer, and horses taught me,” she says.
Continue reading …Young Equestrian Faces Her Critics With Kindness Following Adult Bullying Incident
February 9, 2016 Comments Off on Young Equestrian Faces Her Critics With Kindness Following Adult Bullying Incident
Our noteworthy media mention of the week goes to a wonderful piece from Channel 8 ABC Tulsa that tells the tale of how one young equestrian chose a path of kindness when reacting to harsh social media criticism about her riding skills.
Continue reading …BLM Conducting Emergency Gather of Wild Horses in Nevada
February 9, 2016 Comments Off on BLM Conducting Emergency Gather of Wild Horses in Nevada
The gather is expected to take four to six days to complete. A veterinarian will be on site during gather operations, which will be conducted by a contractor. The gathered animals will be transported to the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals in Axtell, Utah, where they will be offered for adoption to qualified individuals. Un-adopted horses will be placed in long-term pastures where they will be humanely cared for and treated, and retain their “wild” status and protection under the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The BLM does not sell or send any horses to slaughter.
Continue reading …New Bolton Center Offers New Healthy Mare Foaling Service
February 8, 2016 Comments Off on New Bolton Center Offers New Healthy Mare Foaling Service
Board-certified veterinarians in Reproduction and Internal Medicine will attend the foaling, and will evaluate fetal membranes and colostrum quality. The foal will receive a physical examination after birth, including a limb conformation assessment, and a routine enema and qualitative IgG analysis.
Continue reading …Stallion Service Auction Closes Tuesday For National Halter Horse Association
February 8, 2016 Comments Off on Stallion Service Auction Closes Tuesday For National Halter Horse Association
Stallion Service Auction Closes Tuesday For National Halter Horse Association
Continue reading …#FunnyFriday, Who Knew a Horse Photobomb Could Cause This Much Drama?
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on #FunnyFriday, Who Knew a Horse Photobomb Could Cause This Much Drama?
Everything began innocently enough… A father out for an afternoon stroll with his young son decides to snap a quick selfie with a horse standing in a nearby field.
Continue reading …From Rescue Horse to USEF Horse of the Year
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on From Rescue Horse to USEF Horse of the Year
A Dutch-bred gelding destined for slaughter who proved too high-spirited for a job pulling a city carriage, then plucked from obscurity by one of the greatest four-in-hand drivers in history. He became a champion whose steel shoes were gifted to Prince Phillip by President Obama, and who was commemorated as a Breyer® horse model.
Continue reading …USDA Revises Livestock Export Regulations- Including Horses
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on USDA Revises Livestock Export Regulations- Including Horses
The rule changes go into effect February 19, 2016. Three key changes have been made that can potentially impact how horses are exported from the United States. These changes are:
Continue reading …600 Equines Receiving Emergency Feed Each Day in Ethiopia
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on 600 Equines Receiving Emergency Feed Each Day in Ethiopia
Programs like this one will supply emergency feed for 600 working equines each day for a month, and will deliver water for up to 1,800 equines each day.
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