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Equine Welfare

Farmer James Gray jailed for ‘grotesque’ neglect of 100 horses, ponies and donkeys
James Gray, 45, and four other members of his family were banned from keeping horses, ponies and donkeys following the neglect, which was described by vets as the “the worst case of animal cruelty” they had ever seen. From The Telegraph. Read more >>

Horse Health

Encephalitis found in two area horses
Two horses in Long County have tested positive for the eastern equine encephalitis virus, according to the Coastal Health District. From The Coastal Courier. Read more >>

Equine Piroplasmosis Outbreak Reported in Missouri
The World Organization for Animal Health reported on June 11 an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in Jackson County, Mo. From Veterinary Practice News. Read more >>

In Other News

BLM offers horse adoptions
The horses and burros at the Rutland fairgrounds today and tomorrow have all lived their lives in the wild. From The Rutland Herald. Read more >>

Residents should support the Horse Shows
Every year at this time, as the Lake Placid Horse Show rolls around, we tend to speculate about what it can do for us, especially in terms of business. From Lake Placid News. Read more >>

Hy’bred International, Inc. Launching Farrier Outreach Program
As HY’BRED expands the marketing of their products to the equine industry, they are pleased to announce their innovative Farrier Outreach Program to help introduce their revolutionary Urethane/Aluminum horseshoes by the most rapid and effective means. From Ajax World Magazine. Read more >>

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