Day: June 6, 2007

Blood-Horse Pub. Announces New Director Of Advertising

News Release For Immediate Release Monday, June 4, 2007 Contact: Robert Bolson Director of Corporate Marketing (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com Lexington, KY— Blood-Horse Publications announces that Ralph H. Weickel has joined the company as director of advertising effective immediately. Weickel was formerly the principal/owner of Performance Management, LLC, of Lexington, a consulting and training company Weickel founded in 1998. He brings more than twenty years of business experience in the areas of organizational performance improvement, sales/sales management, and financial management. Prior to founding Performance Management, Weickel was executive vice president of sales, marketing, and employee development for Community

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The ‘Essentials’ of a Dog’s Healthy Coat

David Kirkpatrick Phone: 847-285-6782 Cell: 847-409-0519 e-mail: dkirkpatrick@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2007 SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — What a dog looks like on the outside is likely an indication of what is going on in the inside. If a dog’s coat is matted, dull or has an unkempt appearance, chances are that the animal needs more essential fatty acids (EFAs) in its diet, according to a study appearing in the June 1 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). The study indicates that EFAs such as omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids

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Congressional hearing examines welfare of farm animals

Witnesses from the AVMA and other organizations testify about current concerns A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture held a wide-ranging hearing in May to review the welfare of animals in agriculture.Several veterinarians were among a dozen witnesses who testified before the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry about improving the welfare of farm animals while protecting the food supply, consumer choice, and biomedical research. The subcommittee chairman, Rep. Leonard L. Boswell of Iowa, noted in his opening remarks that restaurants are requiring suppliers to meet certain animal welfare standards, and consumers are paying

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Regulation of hydrogen peroxide in aquaculture changes

The Food and Drug Administration on May 2 announced the removal of hydrogen peroxide from its list of aquaculture drugs with low regulatory priority. Under enforcement discretion, the FDA had previously not objected to the use of hydrogen peroxide to control fungi on all species of fish in all life stages, including eggs. Hydrogen peroxide has now, however, been approved by the FDA as a new animal drug with the trade name 35%PEROX-AID. For more info click here

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FARAD suspends some operations after funding shortfall

The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank suspended all public access May 15 because of a lack of funding. Remaining resources are being used to maintain the databank for an additional six to nine months. Administered through the Department of Agriculture, FARAD is a computer-based decision support system that provides livestock producers, extension specialists, and veterinarians with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide, and environmental contaminant residue problems. For more info click here

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World’s largest Paint Horse show comes to Lone-Star state

PRESS RELEASE For more information, contact: Alisha Smith, PR & Marketing Specialist (817) 834-2742, extension 220 E-mail: asmith@apha.com Two week show full of action-packed excitement FORT WORTH, Texas—The 2007 World Championship Paint Horse Show is set to move into town June 24 and continue through July 7 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This annual non-qualifying event is hosted by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA). Drawing exhibitors and spectators from around the world, the event will feature 183 classes and offer more than $400,000 in cash and prizes over the 14-day span,

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Major supporters help make APHA event largest Paint Horse show on earth

PRESS RELEASE For more information, contact: Alisha Smith, PR & Marketing Specialist (817) 834-2742, extension 220 E-mail: asmith@apha.com FORT WORTH, Texas—American Paint Horse Association (APHA) partnerships with Coors Brewing Company, Lucchese Boots, Purina Mills and several other organizations have helped make the 2007 World Championship Paint Horse Show the most rewarding on record. This year’s show will boast more than $400,000 in cash and prizes. The incentives offered at the event are a result of several special partnerships APHA has formed with various national brands and other sponsors. Purina Mills focuses on nutritional education Purina Mills has

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