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3310 Popular Street Marshall, TX 75671
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202 E Bo Gibbs Dr Glen Rose , TX 76043
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3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
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5515 Hwy 190, DeRidder, LA 70634
Enter Online Northcrest Equestrian Center
3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
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Enter Online AVMA asked the federal agency to reconsider the Order of Prohibition The Food and Drug Administration decided in late November against implementing a ban on extralabel cephalosporin antimicrobial use in food animals. “The agency received many substantive comments on the order of prohibition, and therefore, in order for FDA to fully consider the comments, the agency has decided to revoke the order,” a Nov. 25 FDA announcement states. “As a result, the order of prohibition will not take effect on November 30, 2008.” The AVMA spoke out against the final rule in late October through a letter
 FOR MORE INFORMATION David Kirkpatrick Phone: 847-285-6782 Cell: 847-409-0519 e-mail: dkirkpatrick@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2008 Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is concerned about reports detailing possible inhumane treatment of turkeys at poultry-breeding facilities in West Virginia. The AVMA expects that the alleged abuse, which was captured on video, will be fully investigated. If the allegations prove to be true, it is our hope that immediate actions are taken against those responsible, including consideration of criminal animal-abuse charges. “The people who provide America’s food supply are entrusted by consumers to raise, treat
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) continues to be an elusive disease to prevent, diagnose, and treat. In this special collection of three articles this month, we will delve into the often-contentious world of EPM research to share what practitioners and those studying the disease have discovered. Continue reading… Get more great articles like this by subscribing to The Horse magazine.
Horse owners will be able to determine the risk of their animals catching an infectious disease and gather information about infection control thanks to two new online initiatives from the University of Guelph. The first is an online calculator that allows horse owners to punch in their management practices and learn their animals’ risk levels. The second initiative is a blog by Ontario Veterinary College researchers that provides information about various equine infectious diseases, along with practical tips on disease prevention and control. Continue reading…
A 7-year-old Paint pony gelding in Scott County, Ky., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on PCR (polymerase chain reaction test) and has neurologic signs, according to a statement from the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office. The pony has the “wild strain” of EHV-1, not the mutated strain that is more virulent. Continue reading…
With the change of seasons, USRider, a national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and to invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance their travel safety. Continue reading…