Day: October 14, 2008

Mystery illness kills 100 horses at farm

Tainted hay suspect at EquiTransfer in south Marion By Fred Hiers Star-Banner OCALA – As many as 100 horses died at a farm outside Summerfield during the past 10 days after the animals became ill, littering the farm’s pastures. The death toll is unprecedented, say state veterinary officials. The cause of the illness, so far, remains a mystery. Owners of EquiTransfer, Jose Davila and his wife, Francis Ramirez, both veterinarians, had to euthanize the horses after the animals showed neurological problems and began collapsing. The couple say they think the cause of the illness was contaminated hay

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Apply now to be APHA’s 2009 World Show artist

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Can you paint or draw an equine that is one breath away from leaping off the canvas? Or does your unique use of color and technique capture the emotion that Paint Horse enthusiasts feel for their breed? Then you may be a perfect fit for the American Paint Horse Association’s next official World Championship Paint Horse Show artist. The premier horse show is set for June 20–July 4, 2009, in Fort Worth, Texas. The winning artist’s original work will be reproduced as a commemorative fine art print, on the cover of the World Show Program

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