Archive for September, 2008

Good as Gold? More Research Supports Glucosamine

By Tack Box | September 30th, 2008

Questions and concerns abound surrounding the use of oral joint health supplements for horses with osteoarthritis, and so researchers continue their quest to determine if and how glucosamine works to decrease pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis….

Fuel Shortages Affect Vets, Horse Owners in Southeast

By Tack Box | September 30th, 2008

As if economic challenges weren’t enough for horse owners, there are now reports of fuel shortages throughout northern Georgia and into the Carolinas. The shortage has been affecting everything from scheduling veterinary appointments to how equine…

2,185 Equids Dead in Ethiopia Horse Sickness Outbreak

By Tack Box | September 30th, 2008

Nearly 2,200 equids have died in an outbreak of African horse sickness in the country of Ethiopia, according to a report released by the Office International des Epizooties (OIE), also known as the World Organization for Animal Health.
The outbreak…

Curlin Settles in at Santa Anita

By Tack Box | September 30th, 2008

Curlin, racing’s $10 million horse, arrived at Santa Anita on Sunday, Sept. 28, and settled in at Barn 27. Sherwood Chillingworth, executive vice president of the Oak Tree Racing Association, was on hand to welcome Curlin and Scott Blasi, assistant to…

U.K. Welfare Group Launches Petition to Support Working Animals

By Tack Box | September 30th, 2008

South African cleric and activist Desmond Tutu has backed a new initiative by one of the world’s oldest animal charities, which has been launched to coincide with World Animal Day Oct. 4.
An online petition created by the Society for the Protection…