Morris Animal Foundation EHV Press Release
Morris Animal Foundation EHV Press Release Posted on Tue, May 31, 2011 DENVER/May 31, 2011 – Amid the national outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), an airborne virus that has infected at least 41 horses this month, Morris Animal Foundation–funded...
Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know
Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know Posted on Wed, June 01, 2011 Beyond Vaccination – Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know By Craig Barnett, D.V.M., Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Senior Equine Technical Services Veterinarian...
From the Commissioner – June Inside Ag
From the Commissioner - June Inside Ag Posted on Thu, June 02, 2011 While the number of confirmed equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) cases has not increased in over a week, you must all still be vigilant in caring for your horses. Please remember to practice...
EHV-1 Update
EHV-1 Update Posted on Mon, June 06, 2011 The Colorado Department of Agriculture continues to investigate the spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state. As of 6/3/2011: 9 confirmed cases of horses with EHV-1 Two horses, which tested positive for...
Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day June 11th 2011 Shaping Up To Be Big
Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day June11th 2011 Shaping Up To Be Big Posted on Tue, June 07, 2011 The event was created in 2010 to support the Riders4Helmets campaign, designed to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing properly...
CSU Equine Veterinarians Host Workshop, Webinar on Equine Herpesvirus
CSU Equine Veterinarians Host Workshop, Webinar on Equine Herpesvirus Posted on Fri, June 10, 2011 Two speakers are equine veterinarians at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and one speaker is a veterinarian and director of the...
GAO Releases Horse Welfare Report
GAO Releases Horse Welfare Report Posted on Thu, June 23, 2011 Supporting Links: GAO Horse Welfare Report The study was requested by Congress in the 2010 Appropriations bill for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The GAO is an independent federal...
Horse Transportation Act of 2011
Horse Transportation Act of 2011 Posted on Thu, June 30, 2011 Background Senator Kirk has said he was prompted to introduce the bill by accidents involving horses' being transported in double-decker trucks, primarily a 2007 accident in Wadsworth,...
Colorado Department of Agriculture Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing
Colorado Department of Agriculture Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing Posted on Tue, August 30, 2011 The purpose of these proposed rule revisions is to increase the current fee for the assessment of brands, to strike out-dated language from the rules, and...
Stay Informed with the Colorado Horse Contact!
Stay Informed with the Colorado Horse Contact! Posted on Mon, March 01, 2010 Get the information which directly affects you, when you need it. The monthly Colorado Horse Contact is a free monthly newsletter from the Colorado Horse Council, sponsored by...
RMHE Poster now available!
RMHE Poster now available! Posted on Mon, April 26, 2010 Supporting Links: The Link Rocky Mountain Horse Expo poster now available. Order your copy today!
Rabies on the Increase along the Front Range
Rabies on the Increase along the Front Range Posted on Wed, June 09, 2010 A coalition of human and animal health agencies are warning of an increase in rabies along the Front Range of Colorado, taking the new step of urging people to have their horses...