Jul 30, 2010 09:01AM

Zedonk Foal Turns Heads at Georgia Wildlife Preserve

What do you get when you cross a zebra and a donkey? One interesting story. Although it might sound more like a joke than an actual event, one such zebra-donkey hybrid (known as a zedonk) was born last week at a wildlife preserve in Northern Georgia....

Jul 30, 2010 08:25AM

National Equestrian Crime Database Launch for British Equestrian Community

After 2 years in development, the National Equestrian Crime Database (NECD) launches the most advanced equestrian crime prevention service in the world to UK equestrians. Delivering a wealth of services, the NECD deters criminals by ensuring stolen...

Jul 29, 2010 07:50AM

Health of Cloned Foals Examined in New Study

Compared to other species, cloning horses is still in its infancy. Cloning is becoming increasingly popular, yet the health of these artificially-produced foals has not been assessed in detail. "There is very little information on the health...

Jul 30, 2010 08:31AM

Horse Transport Bill Advances

Legislation that would ban the use of double-decker trailers to transport horses advanced this week when it was passed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure July 29. The Horse Transportation Act of 2009 (HR305) would prohibit...

Jul 30, 2010 04:15AM

Michigan Horses Found Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

The Michigan departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture (MDA) received confirmation on July 26 from the Michigan State University  Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health (DCPAH) that a three month old Percheron filly from...