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New assay improves diagnostic detection of strangles in horses

Strangles

New primers developed for highly contagious horse disease Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory, EIDL, at Texas A&M University to explore the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. Strangles is a highly contagious disease that affects …

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Morris Animal Foundation Funds Next Generation of Scientists Through its Veterinary Student Scholar Program

Morris Animal Foundation

DENVER/September 21, 2022 – Continuing its commitment to funding the next generation of veterinary researchers, Morris Animal Foundation awarded $107,490 in grants through its Veterinary Student Scholar program for 2022, funding 22 student research projects around the world. The Veterinary Student Scholar program, which began in 2005, gives students the opportunity to develop research projects, …

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Statement on the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth is shown a horse by renowned trainer Monty Roberts. The late regent was a patron of Mr. Roberts’ Join-Up International, which provided the photo.

Marty Irby, world champion equestrian and head of animal welfare group, praises late sovereign’s care for ‘the welfare and health of horses’ WASHINGTON D.C. – Sept 8, 2022, upon learning of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby released the following statement: “I am deeply …

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Extreme Mustang Makeover Fort Worth

Extreme Mustang Makeover Fort Worth

Extreme Mustang Makeover, a production of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, returns to Fort Worth, TX, September 8-10. Join Mustang Heritage Foundation for a Fort Worth Mustang Makeover as trainers put their skills to the test at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center, September 8-10, 2022! Classes begin Thursday, September 8th with …

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Mike Cervi named 2022 Legend of ProRodeo

Cervi

Hall of Fame stock contractor will be honored at Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala Nov. 28 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – ProRodeo Hall of Fame stock contractor Mike Cervi has been named the 2022 Legend of ProRodeo. Cervi will be honored at the 15th annual Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala on Nov. 28 …

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Local Rider Completes Western Dressage Century Ride  

Century Ride
Photo Courtesy Western Dressage Association of Colorado (WDACO)

Colorado rider and co-founder of Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) and Western Dressage Association of Colorado (WDACO), Neide Cooley completed a Century Ride at the Western Dressage Association of Colorado Summer Sizzler horse show at Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 13, 2022. A Century Ride is achieved when …

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New & Noteworthy: How to Help Horses in Ukraine

Ukraine

By Jessica Friedman, Horses for Clean Water As we watch events unfold in Ukraine, it can be disheartening to feel like there’s little we can do to help. But as Fred Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would …

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