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Enter Online FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Through the inspiration and help of two remarkable equestrians who have not allowed physical setbacks to deter them from their love of riding horses, the American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF) is launching an innovative “Back in the Saddle Program” to help injured riders pursue their passion. Through the new program, the Foundation will fulfill the wish of an injured rider, now physically challenged, to mount up and once again and enjoy the world on horseback. For its first project in 2010, the Foundation’s goal is to have a custom-made show saddle built for 20-year-old Katie
FOR MORE INFORMATION David Kirkpatrick Phone: 847-285-6782 Cell: 847-409-0519 e-mail: dkirkpatrick@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2010 Studies detail possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for dogs with arthritis Schaumburg, IL — A series of studies published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) offers new insights into the possible benefits derived from feeding foods containing high omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to dogs with osteoarthritis. The results of the three studies, according to contributing author Dr. Kevin Hahn, director of research and chief medical officer at Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc., show that the dogs
Agriculture officials are replacing the national program to trace animal origins during disease outbreaks with a state-administered system. The Department of Agriculture announced Feb. 5 the agency would take a different direction than was charted through the National Animal Identification System. The new system is expected to leave identification and tracing programs with the states and tribal territories rather than with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The new program will apply only to animals moving in interstate commerce into marketing channels, with disease traceability required for those animals, USDA information states. States and tribal
The Missouri House has voted in favor of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would shield livestock farmers from state laws that are not grounded in what the amendment defines as sound science. The proposal is aimed at blocking the passage of state laws that would create an unreasonably high economic burden on farmers. Bloomberg BusinessWeek/The Associated Press
A bill that would permit nonveterinarian equine dentists, or teeth floaters, to practice in Oklahoma without risk of facing criminal charges cleared the state House Thursday. The bill now goes before the state Senate for consideration. The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City)