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IEA Turns 21 Years Old and Adds ADULT Pilot Program for 2022-2023 Season

IEA ADULT Pilot Program

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has officially opened membership for their 21st season in 2022-2023 for all new and returning riders, coaches and teams. And, they are adding something NEW to this season’s competition programming – Adult competitors. For the past 20 years, IEA has provided competition opportunities …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 11, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Parker County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Outbreak Identifier: 5267 Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Horse Status: Euthanized; Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Parker County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 11, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Fort Bend County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Outbreak Identifier: 5267 Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Fort Bend County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s requirements …

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Petco is launching stores for a new group of customers: cows, goats and horses

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A rendering of the new Petco store in Floresville, Texas. Photo Courtesy CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/16/business/petco-stores-farm-animals/index.html

We all know Petco as a cat and dog retail market… make way for smaller, rural stores targeting farm animals. According to this article from CNN, horse owners will have more small town options for feed supplies, vaccination services, and grooming. New York (CNNBusiness) – Horses, cows, goats, pigs and …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 01, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic in Weld County, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Outbreak Identifier: 5257 Source: Colorado Department of Agriculture Suspected Case – No Quarantine Number Suspected: 1;Facility Type: Showgrounds;Notes: The Colorado Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office was recently notified of an equine neurologic case in Weld county. The State Veterinarian’s Office has been collaborating with the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary …

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Colorado Horse Council Needs Committee Members

Become part of the development and growth of Colorado’s equine industry. The Colorado Horse Council is a membership driven organization promoting and protecting the interests of the Colorado equine industry. It is important to find members with the skills, talents and time necessary to do the tasks associated with program development, …

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Equine Aqua Therapy – Water Works for Horses!

Swimming and aquatreadmill work take center stage at educational event for owners who prioritize their horses’ peak performance, health and well-being. June 23, 2022, Franklin, Tenn: Haygain’s interest in equine respiratory health prompted staffers to dive into the topic of aquatic exercise for horses recently. The company was honored to participate …

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U.S. House Committee Advances Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter and Legislation to End Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses

Photo: Animal Wellness Action

Move Follows Animal Wellness Action’s Submission of More than 330 Pages of Written Testimony and Collateral Material on PAST and SAFE Acts Last Month WASHINGTON , DC – Friday, Animal Wellness Action and its affiliates applauded the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, …

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New AAEP Guidelines for Prevention, Treatment of Equine Bacterial Disease Leptospirosis

Divers T. Leptospirosis. In Sprayberry KA, ed. Robinson’s Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier; 2015:179.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can cause acute renal failure, in-utero infection and abortion, and equine recurrent uveitis in infected horses. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to educate practitioners about risk factors, transmission, clinical signs, treatment and other considerations pertaining to …

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