Farms/Ranches in Texas Damaged by Flooding/Tornados Can Apply For Relief Funds
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on Farms/Ranches in Texas Damaged by Flooding/Tornados Can Apply For Relief Funds
Funds may be used to rebuild fences, restore operations and pay for other agricultural relief efforts.
Continue reading …2015 Liberty Classic QH Show Postponed
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Liberty Classic QH Show Postponed
The Liberty Horse Show, originally slated for July 22-26 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, has been postponed due to booking conflicts. The show will maintain priority dates for 2016.
Continue reading …In the Face of Severe Weather, Take Steps to Protect Livestock and Animals
May 28, 2015 Comments Off on In the Face of Severe Weather, Take Steps to Protect Livestock and Animals
With the rain, flooding, and tornados across Texas, Oklahoma, and the central US. learn how to protect your livestock and animals before disaster strikes.
Continue reading …FBI Announces Reward Leading to Arrest of $130,000 Horse Carriage Arson
May 28, 2015 Comments Off on FBI Announces Reward Leading to Arrest of $130,000 Horse Carriage Arson
Fires were set in two separate horse carriage storage areas, and the words “SAVE THE HORSES” and “FREEDOM” were spray-painted on two interior walls.
Continue reading …Crundwell Loses Battle to Keep Trophies, Awards, Show Clothing
May 27, 2015 Comments Off on Crundwell Loses Battle to Keep Trophies, Awards, Show Clothing
Government officials announced today that they will continue to pursue whatever Crundwell assets remain, in an effort to provide financial compensation for what’s being described as the “largest embezzlement in United States history.”
Continue reading …1 Horse Euthanized in Virginia Due to EHV-1, Had Not Traveled Recently
May 27, 2015 Comments Off on 1 Horse Euthanized in Virginia Due to EHV-1, Had Not Traveled Recently
The report indicates that the horse had not traveled recently and no other horses at the location showed any signs of the disease. Still, all horses on the farm will be monitored for 21 days past the date of the initial horse’s euthanization.
Continue reading …Second Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in TX
May 26, 2015 Comments Off on Second Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in TXThere is no known exposure to other horses around the state, or at any equine events.
Continue reading …Minnesota Pinto Horse Association Cancels This Weekend’s Spring Fling Due to EHV-1 Concerns
May 22, 2015 Comments Off on Minnesota Pinto Horse Association Cancels This Weekend’s Spring Fling Due to EHV-1 Concerns
“We hope to reschedule this show this Fall. MPtHA values the safety and health of our participants’ horses above all else. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that you will join us for our upcoming shows this year!”
Continue reading …In spite of rampant rumors permeating social media, Indiana has NO cases of EVH-1 (equine herpes virus) or EHM (equine herpes myeloencephalopathy) under investigation or quarantine.
Continue reading …Oklahoma Issues New Entry Requirements Due to Vesicular Stomatitis
May 21, 2015 Comments Off on Oklahoma Issues New Entry Requirements Due to Vesicular StomatitisAs of May 13, Oklahoma issued emergency import requirements for livestock (equine, bovine, porcine, caprine, ovine or cervidae) entering the state from a county where vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed within the last 30 days or a county that contains a premise quarantined for vesicular stomatitis shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) dated within five days of entry containing the following statement:
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