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stall needed

Posted by: "martinmaryd@comcast.net" (martinmaryd @ comcast.net)

Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:01 pm (PDT)
northeaster Ma - area / maybe southern NH
Owner struggling but does not want to give up her horse.
looking for someone who needs a companion willing to giive her a stall..
she will pay for all the horses needs.
horse is an 18 yr old tbred - well mannered and easy to work with on the ground - rideable but hot and suited to advanced riders only.
North Andover or surrounds would be ideal ..
if you know anyone, please email me privately (its not me though.. ... )
--
Mary D. Martin - MA Rep/Director NEER
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
" We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." ~ Kant

Horse Anti-Slaughter Section for BLOG

Posted by: "Trisha Wooldridge" trisha_j_wooldridge@yahoo.com   trisha_j_wooldridge

Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:04 pm (PDT)

Hello Everyone,
For my Day of Blogs fundraiser for the BSER, I want to include a section against horse slaughter.  What I would like to do is list the top 3-5 myths about slaughter and the top 3-5 facts about slaughter. 
I want to organize this in quotes from different horsepersons, so if you would like to take part in this section, send me what you think are the top few myths & facts about horse slaughter with your name, preferred title and a website (if you have one you want to plug).  Try to keep the included myths and/or facts to about 5 - 7 sentences or 100-150 words each so that the blog post isn't too long. 
Also, if you know of any other horsepersons or professionals who could offer insightful quotations, you are welcome to forward this e-mail to them.
If you would also like to sponsor me for this event, you can send donations directly to the Bay State Equine Rescue here: http://www.baystaterescue.org/howtohelp.shtml 
BSER is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue of abused, neglected and abandoned horses - and is 100% against slaughter.  Sponsorships are NOT required for me to include your anti-slaughter informational quotes, but they are appreciated.
You can e-mail me your responses directly at trish@anovelfriend.com (trish @ anovelfriend.com)
Thank you, in advance, for your help, information and for any donations! 
Best, 
Trish Wooldridge
Trisha J. Wooldridge
"A Novel Friend" Writing & Editing
Auburn, Massachusetts
www.anovelfriend.com  *   novelfriend.livejournal.com
Blogging for Horses!!  Sponsor me in the 2008 Day of Blogs as I write about the Bay State Equine Rescue, talk about horses, and other equine-related writing on July 26th.  Are you an equine-related business or already a supporter of the Bay State Equine Rescue?  I'll blog about you for a donation to the horses!  For more info visit: www.anovelfriend.com or www.baystaterescue.org

Subj: WARNING TO HORSEWOMEN IN GEORGIA/FLORIDA AREA 

Click on the site.  Click on inmate releases.  Type in his name and some info comes up. Click on details and his picture and other info comes up.

>>> > STALKER ALERT ISSUED  07/06/08
> http://www.dc.state.fl.us/InmateReleases/detail.asp?Bookmark=1&From=list&SessionID=316745877
>>> > PLEASE FORWARD THIS EVEN IF YOU THINK IT MAY BE REDUNDANT
>>> > NICK VINCENT NIGHTHORSE IS A CONVICTED VIOLENT STALKER WITH
>>> > SEVERAL ALIASES THIS MAN HAS PREYED UPON WOMEN WHO OWN HORSES IN
>>> > THE ALACHUA / HIGH SPRINGS / NEWBERRY AREAS HE ADVERTISES HIMSELF
>>> > TO BE A TRAINER, FARRIER (HOOF TRIMMER), RIDING INSTRUCTOR, ETC.
>>> > WOMEN, DO NOT ALLOW HIM ON YOUR PROPERTY FOR ANY

 I am not sure if this is a rescue or a private individual, so please check them out.

[helping-hands-caring-hearts] Flooded out Horses Need Emergency Assi

Posted by: "Kitrynak@aol.com" Kitrynak@aol.com   kitrynak

Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:27 am (PDT)

We have 5 horses that have been flooded out of home and pasture from
the Pontoosuc, IL area. If you have seen the news on TV, they have
shown the extensive damage and broad range the flood waters reached.
Many homes have been lost and many animals have been displaced. An
emergency shelter has been set up on a nearby fairground for cats and
dogs and they are receiving excellent care by volunteers and local
veterinarians.
We are in desperate need of hay, a water trough, and 6' metal T-posts.
The fence wire has been donated. If you are able to help in even the
smallest amount, we would be immensely appreciative. If you happen to
live within 50 miles of the Dallas City, Niota, Pontoosuc, IL area, we
would be happy to pick up anything donated. Any monetary donations can
be made via Paypal using mechayla@yahoo.com (mechayla @ yahoo.com)as the email address.
I know these are not easy times and I wish for everyone to have
returned to them threefold any kindness bestowed.
God Bless
Shayla

RI bans double deckers..

Posted by: "martinmaryd@comcast.net" martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:45 pm (PDT)

http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=12128
Rhode Island General Assembly Passes Equine Transport Measure
by: Edited Press Release
June 24 2008, Article # 12128
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed legislation to ban the use
of double-decker trucks to transport horses in the state. Sen. Dominick
Ruggerio, D-Providence, and Rep. Amy Rice, D-Portsmouth, introduced the
legislation in response to an accident that occurred last year in
Illinois. That accident resulted in the death of 18 young Belgian draft
horses after a double-decker cattle truck overturned.
"The Humane Society of the United States is grateful to Senator Ruggerio
and Representative Rice for spearheading this important legislation to
protect horses," said Keith Dane, director of equine protection for the
HSUS. "We have seen grisly and tragic accidents in other states, and the
best way to protect horses from such horrors is to enact common-sense
policies to protect them during transport."
Federal legislation is currently pending to ban the use of double-decker
trailers for transporting horses (H.R. 6278), and to end horse slaughter
for human consumption and prohibit the export of horses for slaughter in
other countries (S. 311/H.R. 503).
--
Mary D. Martin - MA Rep/Director NEER
www.newenglandequinerescues.com

*Petco FDA food seizure*

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2008

FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO

Distribution Center

Today, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug

Administration (FDA), U.S. Marshals seized various

animal food products stored under unsanitary

conditions at the PETCO Animal Supplies Distribution

Center located in Joliet, Ill., pursuant to a warrant

issued by the United States District Court in Chicago.

U.S. Marshals seized all FDA-regulated animal food

susceptible to rodent and pest contamination. The

seized products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and

Cosmetic Act because it was alleged in a case filed by

the United States Attorney that they were being held

under unsanitary conditions. (The Act uses the term

"insanitary" to describe such conditions).

During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution

center in April, widespread and active rodent and bird

infestation was found. The FDA inspected the facility

again in May and found continuing and widespread

infestation.

"We simply will not allow a company to store foods

under filthy and unsanitary conditions that occur as a

direct result of the company's failure to adequately

control and prevent pests in its

facility," said Margaret O'K. Glavin, associate

commissioner for regulatory affairs. "Consumers expect

that such safeguards will be in place not only for

human food, but for pet food as well."

The distribution center in Joliet, Ill., provides pet

food products and supplies to PETCO retail stores in

16 statesincluding Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota,

Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas,

and Wisconsin.

FDA has no reports of pet illness or death associated

with consumption of animal food distributed by PETCO,

and does not have evidence that the food is unsafe for

animals. However, the seized products were in

permeable packages and held under conditions that

could affect the food's integrity and quality.

As a precaution, consumers who have handled products

originating from the PETCO distribution center should

thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap.

Any surfaces that came in contact with the packages

should be washed as well. Consumers are further

advised as a precaution to thoroughly wash products

soldin cans and glass containers from PETCO in the 16

affected states.

If a pet has become ill after eating these food

products, pet owners should contact their veterinarian

and report illnesses to FDA state consumer complaint

coordinators.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01854.html

Consumer Inquiries:

888-INFO-FDA

Hope they offer a reward.  Please send to TN contacts.  Thanks.

-----Original Message-----

From: Isaac Gonzalez [mailto:TheDarque1@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:04 PM

Subject: Nine Animals Shot On Farm - Nashville News

Story - WSMV Nashville'

The link:

http://www.wsmv.com/news/16641132/detail.html?taf=nash

LEOMA, Tenn. -- A resident of Lawrence County said someone shot and

 killed

nine of his pet animals, which included horses, mules and a Brahma

 bull.

Video: Resident Says 9 Animals Killed On Farm

Paul Davis of Leoma said he came home from a trip on Monday and found

 the

carcasses of the dead animals strewn across his 300-acre farm.

Among the dead animals were two donkeys, two horses, a bull and a

 Shetland

pony.

"(The pony) was shot once above its nostrils and another one right

 above his

eyes," said Davis.

He said he has no idea why someone would do this to the animals because

 he

has no enemies.

"I just hope God forgives them. I don’t think I can," said Davis.

Lawrence County Sheriff Kenny Taylor said he is frustrated by this

 mystery.

He said he has no leads or motives in the case.

Anybody with information on this case is urged to call the Lawrence

 County

Sheriff's Department at 931-762-3626.

Feed recall:

1.  Lake Country® and LAND O LAKES® Lamb Feed Voluntary Recall Ele

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:23 am (PDT)

Another recall from Purina!!
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/landolakes206_08.html

2.  Southern States Recall

Posted by: "May S." horses@equihab.com   funchy_crunchy

Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:51 pm (PDT)

June 12, 2008, Consumer Alert:
http://www.horse-journal.com/sample/horse-feed-recall-list.html
Southern States Added to Feeds Recall List
---------------------------------------------------------
Horse Journal just learned that horse feeds made by Southern States
Cooperative Milling's Gettysburg plant have been recalled for
elevated aflatoxin levels. The recall was issued on March 28, 2008,
but posted on the FDA web site on June 11. The recalled feeds are:
•Reliance Hay Stretcher Pellet, lot G8015
•Select 12P pelleted horse feed, lot G8018
The recall involved 1,124 bags (28.1 tons), which included some sheep
feed, and is ongoing. The feed was distributed in the following
states: Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania and Virginia. As of June 11, we found no notice on the
Southern States web site.
Horse Journal will continue to monitor the FDA's weekly enforcement
reports and keep you advised of any horse-related recalls--even if
they are several months after the fact.
We initially reported the first aflatoxin recall in our June 2008
issue. The full report is in our July 2008 issue, which will arrive
in your mailbox shortly. Recalled feeds include brands from Purina,
Farnam Platform and Tractor Supply's DuMOR feeds.

Limited Recall of a Heartworm Medication

Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct

Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:51 am (PDT)

Mon Jun 9, 2008 8:42 pm (PDT)
FDA News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2008 Media Inquiries: Kimberly Rawlings and Mike Herndon, 301-827-6242Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Announces Limited Return of Heartworm Drug to U.S. Market The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a limited return of a reformulated heartworm prevention drug for dogs, which had been withdrawn because of serious, life-threatening adverse reactions, including loss of appetite, lethargy; vomiting, seizures, difficulty walking, jaundice (a yellowish appearance); and bleeding disorders, allergies, convulsions, followed in some cases by death. ProHeart 6 (moxidectin) Sustained Release Injectable for Dogs, NADA 141-189, manufactured by Fort Dodge Animal Health, Overland Park, Kan., is an approved Injectable sustained-release heartworm prevention product for dogs. FDA is concurring with its limited return to the U.S. veterinary market under a risk minimization and restricted distribution program designed to
manage the re-introduction of ProHeart 6 to provide for safe, appropriate use of the product while minimizing risk to dogs. "This is the first veterinary drug to be marketed under a risk minimization and restricted distribution program. Numerous drugs for use in people have been successfully marketed under similar programs," said Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M., Ph.D., director, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. "While we concur with the limited return of ProHeart 6 to the U.S. market, we strongly encourage veterinarians and pet owners to report any possible adverse reactions." Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition for dogs. The parasite that causes heartworm disease is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. The risk minimization and restricted distribution program is intended to educate veterinarians and pet owners regarding the possible risks associated with the use of ProHeart 6. Therefore, Fort Dodge Animal Health is requiring veterinarians
who wish to purchase ProHeart 6 to register with the company and participate in a Web-based training program prior to obtaining the product. The return of ProHeart 6 to the market is based on results of additional toxicological and pharmacologic studies by Fort Dodge Animal Health coupled with the low adverse reaction frequency in international markets. In 2004, Fort Dodge Animal Health agreed to voluntarily recall the product from the market based upon FDA's concerns regarding reports of serious adverse reactions in dogs following the use of ProHeart 6. In response to FDA's concerns, the manufacturer conducted additional testing of its product, which indicated that residues of the solvents used in the manufacture of ProHeart 6 may cause allergic reactions. The manufacturer has improved the manufacturing specifications for ProHeart 6 to decrease the presence of those residues and has marketed the product in international markets. Few adverse events have been reported with
this reformulated product. The ProHeart 6 label and Client Information Sheet have been revised to include updated safety information. The new label includes warnings not to administer the drug within one month of vaccinations, and to use the product with caution in dogs with pre-existing allergic diseases including food allergies, allergic hypersensitivity, and flea allergy dermatitis. The label also warns against administering the drug to dogs who are sick, debilitated, underweight, or who have a history of weight loss. In addition, the label's Post-Approval Experience section has been updated to include information about adverse reactions based on voluntary post-approval drug experience reporting. Dog owners who suspect their dog is experiencing an adverse reaction to ProHeart 6 should immediately contact their veterinarian to initiate appropriate veterinary care. Veterinarians should contact Fort Dodge Animal Health to report any adverse events at (800) 533-8536.

breed specific rescue-let's get organized

Posted by: "Kristi Bloom" draft_horse_rider@yahoo.com   draft_horse_rider @ yahoo.com

Tue Jun 3, 2008 4:48 am (PDT)

Hi everyone,
I know that there are a lot of horses that we run across which have a limited time to find a home before being sent to auction or to slaughter.  I thought it would help if we had a master list of breed specific rescues or online groups which could network to help a specific breed if we run across one in need.  I am sure there is a list out there already, but I don't have one. 
 
This list should include breeds covered, e-mail addy for group/individual, and contact/phone # if applicable.  This way, in case one of our breed specific group members is away, we can still get in touch with the rescue group members if need be.  So, if anyone (I know we have curly, mule/donkey, and morgan members on here) networks for a specific breed, age group, bred mares, etc let us know, so we can put your contact on a master list so we can quickly contact you or your group in case of time constraints on a possible rescue.  Groups/individuals who network without members on here can also be listed so we can better network.  I have one for Peruvian Paso's thus far (Susan from the Peruvian group came up with the idea of creating a master list). Multiple groups for the same breed are welcome.  The more contacts we have the more lives we may be able to save.  Please feel free to add to the list (it
may save a life!)
 
Peruvian Paso's - Peruvian Paso rescue group - PPasoRescue@yahoogroups.com  Must first join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PPasoRescue/join
 

FW: Urgent message regarding positive Coggins in Indiana

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Fri May 30, 2008 6:11 am (PDT)

Forwarding!!
We have called the BOAH and verified that this is in fact true, the horses
are located in Jackson County, Indiana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Janelle Thompson, Public Information Specialist, 317/227-0375
Three EIA-Positives Found in Indiana; Horse Owners Advised to Test Animals
Regularly.
INDIANAPOLIS (27 May 2008)-
Horse owners and veterinarians should watch their horses, mules, donkeys and
other equine closely for any unusual
disease symptoms, in light of a cluster of recent positive cases of equine
infectious anemia (EIA).
According to Dr. Tim Bartlett, a veterinarian and director of Equine for the
Indiana State Board of Animal Health, three horses on a south-central
Indiana farm have tested positive for the disease in the last few weeks.
State and federal veterinarians have been working with the owner to identify
the source of infection and determine if any other animals are at
risk. All three positives have been euthanized; two herd mates have tested
negative and remain under quarantine until further testing is complete.
EIA, also known as swamp fever, mountain fever or malarial fever, is an
untreatable and incurable viral disease that infects horses, ponies,
donkeys, mules and other equine. An estimated 30 percent to 50 percent of
infected equine die within two weeks to four weeks of the onset of
EIA.
Depending on an individual horse's immune system and the severity of its
reaction, EIA symptoms can range from virtually none at all (except a
positive blood test) to weakness, weight loss and swelling to fever,
rejection of feed and sudden death. A blood test (often called
Coggins test), conducted by a veterinarian, can detect the infection.
However, equine owners should remember that test results can produce a false
negative up to 42 days after exposure to the disease, before a detectable
level of antibodies develops.
What can horse owners do to prevent EIA? Dr. Bartlett explains the disease
is spread via blood-to-blood transmission, not close proximity or
casual contact. "Blood transfusions, unsterilized or contaminated needles
and medial instruments can transmit the virus," he says. "But horse owners
should be most concerned about biting insects- especially horseflies which
can spread the disease.
"Research shows that as few as three horseflies can carry enough virus from
one animal to another to cause an infection. That's why pest control is
critical to the control of this disease," adds Dr. Bartlett.
He also advises equine owners to minimize the chances of EIA entering their
herds through newly purchased animals. "All equine should be tested for EIA
before being brought onto a farm," Dr. Bartlett says. "Then, the animal
should be isolated and observed for 45 days to 60 days, then retested before
it is introduced to the herd."
State law requires all equine entering Indiana have a health certificate
indicating a negative EIA test within the previous 12 months. Suckling
foals, accompanied by an EIA-negative dam, are exempt from testing.
Once a horse (or other equine) tests positive for the disease, the animal
must be permanently identified with "32A" freeze-branded on the left
side of the neck to comply with state law. Permanent identification is
designed to protect Indiana's healthy equine population, by eliminating
confusion about health status.
The owner then has two options for handling the horse:
1. Permanently quarantine the animal to the owner's premises, at least 200
yards from the nearest equine.
2. Euthanasia (at the owner's expense) after notifying the State
Veterinarian. All other animals in the herd must also be
tested for EIA.
Anyone wanting more information about EIA may contact his/her local
veterinarian. Information about EIA is available online at:
www.boah.in. gov
Please forward to all your equine friends!!
Kathryn Caldwell
Indiana Horse Rescue
(812) 729-7697

Dear Friends- 

Animals' Angels recently did an investigation at the largest horse feedlot in the United States in Shelby, Montana.

Please go to the youtube link to view the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80rhCLxW9XY

Best regards-

Julie Caramante

Fw: [anotherchance4horses] Abandoned colt found in FL

Posted by: "Horse Helping" horsehelping@gmail.com   eaglewhowatches

Wed May 21, 2008 5:00 pm (PDT)

----- Original Message -----
From: Liapct@aol.com
To: anotherchance4horses@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 12:57 PM
Subject: [anotherchance4horses] Abandoned colt found in FL
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080519/NEWS/534227511/1002/NEWS&title=Police_find_abandoned_colt
Police find abandoned colt
By Karen Voyles
The Gainesville Sun
Published: Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:33 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:33 p.m.
Williston Police Chief Dan Davis suspects the economy may be the reason someone abandoned a 5-day-old colt over the weekend.
In a news release issued Monday, police said the foal was spotted around 7:30 a.m. Saturday by a passerby in the area of BC Hauling and Williston Peanut. The foal was found between some parked trucks about 100 feet off U.S. 41 and a half mile from State Road 121.
Davis, a lifelong equestrian, said, “The foal has been trained to drink from a bucket and its chances of survival are believed to good if it was allowed to nurse from its mother in its first 12 hours of life.”
The police chief said any of the many horse rescue groups operating in the area “would gladly have taken the animal had they been asked. The rising cost of gasoline and food may have contributed to the abandonment.”
Under Florida law, abandoning an animal is a first-degree misdemeanor and carries a maximum $5,000 fine and up to a year in jail.
Anyone with any information about the colt is asked to contact the Williston Police Department at (352)528-4991.

ASPCA: Cruelty: Reporting Cruelty FAQ

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Sun May 18, 2008 2:03 pm (PDT)

PTHA Approves Retirement Program
by Blood-Horse Staff
Date Posted: 5/9/2008 3:56:05 PM
Last Updated: 5/9/2008 3:56:05 PM

The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horseman's Association unanimously approved the formation of Turning for Home, a Thoroughbred retirement program for trainers and owners at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack.

Sponsored and managed by the PTHA with support from Philadelphia Park, the program will begin accepting horses May 19. Philadelphia Park is the first year-round racetrack to offer such a program.

“It is imperative that horses which are finished racing have better alternatives for retirement than to be sent through livestock auctions, and ultimately sent to slaughter,” Michael Ballezzi, executive director of the PTHA, said in a statement. “It is our hope that by basing our program right here at the track, our trainers and owners will feel more secure in the knowledge that their horses are going to be well cared for when they are finished racing.

“The PTHA is also pleased to announce that Barbara Luna has been named as administrator of our program. She brings to Turning for Home a wealth of experience and knowledge of the racing industry, as well a background in public relations and fundraising. Her passion for both racing and the welfare of the Thoroughbred horse when it is time for his retirement will be of great benefit to the organization.”

Luna, formerly executive director of ReRun, also worked for the Standardbred Retirement Foundation after many years acting as television host for Thoroughbred racing simulcast shows.

Turning for Home will place racehorses with rescue and adoption organizations that are run under guidelines established by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/45139.htm

Sorry, had to share!  These are just cool and would stop the rain into the bale worries!  I want one!!!!

I have not seen this confirmed, but it is important to those who may have fed the recalled feeds!

-----Original Message-----
From: Horseinc@aol.com
To: GeorgiaHorses@yahoogroups.com; savethehorses@yahoogroups.com
Cc: savethehorsesrescue@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 7 May 2008 11:09 pm
Subject: [SaveTheHorses] purina horse death?

HI Horse friends- I got an email telling me Purina has recalled all their feeds- I was suspicions so I checked it out and googled Purina horse feed recall...and there it was. Apparently they are wanting to keep it quiet but one site listed the following kinds of feed toxic- they have the same corn in it as as the dog food did when we had the scar last yr.

Please- if you feed this, do some research and ck with Purina....

Formula No. Item No. Description 
56AT 0049098 Country Acres All Stock 14% Texture 
56AZ 0051858 Country Acres All Stock 16% Texture 
35EX 0048193 Country Acres Horse Complete 14 
35DR 0041941 Country Acres Horse Pellet 10 
35DS 0041940 Country Acres Horse Pellet 12 
35DN 0041937 Country Acres Horse Sweet 10 
35DP 0041943 Country Acres Horse Sweet 12 
6514 0009876 Country Acres Layer 16% 
3505 0034202 Complete Advantage 
35G9 0001206 Equine Junior 
35J9 0001209 Equine Senior 
5501 0001403 Goat Chow 
3531 0004984 Horse Chow 100 
35CZ 0054628 Horseman’s Edge 10:10 TXT HF 
35TK 0065331 Horseman’s Edge Complete 14 
35Y5 0010610 Horseman’s Edge Pellet 10:6 
35TG 0065244 Horseman’s Edge PLT 12:6 + Lys 
35TP 0065356 Horseman’s Edge Sweet 14:6 
35TM 0065354 Horseman’s Edge Sweet 12:6 + Lys 
3516 0001187 Pure Pride 100 
26WK 0047869 Sow & Pig Builder OTC 50 
61S3 0057259 Start & Gro Sunfresh Recipe  

Sandra Burger,

Executive Director

Meadow Haven Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

www.horseadoption.net ~ 830-589-2400

 "With metal in his mouth and spurs in his side, 
He has carried children, roped steers, and ran races. 
He is noble, and loyal, yet he is auctioned off by the 
pound when his usefulness is over. What horrible fate"

copyright 2005 S. Burger

Request forwarding and cross-posting to reach all horse owners who live in OH, TN, KY, MS, and states east of there, including the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, PA, NY, etc.  If you live East of the Mississippi River, you'd best check.  

Fw: [NE_EquineCrossCountryTransport] Fw: [netposse] horse killed, is

Posted by: "Horse Helping" horsehelping@gmail.com   eaglewhowatches

horse feed recall - please xpost April 04, 2008 9:17 AM

Country Acres RECALL
1-800-227-8941. Phone number for Purina
Here is what I found out. There is a recall from products made @ the
Statesville, NC PLant that distributes to North and South Carolina and
parts of Southern VA.
Florida has 2 of its own plants in Florida.
To be sure look @ the bottom of your bag for a Date Code. If the Date
Code starts w/STA-it was made in Statesville. The time frame is from
11/17/07 to 2/1/08.
Products affected: Cournty Acres: Horse Sweet 10, and 12
Horse Pellets 10 & 12,
Equine Senior dated 1/5/08
Horse Chow 100 dat ed 11/3/07 & 12/10/07.
The woman @ the 800 number was very helpful, if you have questions she
said to call the above number or call your dealer. Purina sent out
notification to dealers that are carrying the product.

http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=1032&pst=913583

HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONFIRM BUT...

 RATHER SAFE THAN SORRY

SEE FORWARDED MESSAGE BELOW

PURINA RECALLS HORSE FEEDS

Horse Feed Recall:
1.  Purina recall
Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct
Thu May 1, 2008 2:11 pm (PDT)
I just called my feed store, and they confirmed that this was true, Purina
has recalled many of their feeds due to the potential aflatoxins as a
"precautionary measure" (his words).
> From another list
> Subject: PURINA RECALLS HORSE FEEDS
> I think it is important for all horse owners to know that Purina has
> issued two massive recalls this month affecting almost their entire horse
> feed product line. This recall was not made available to the general
> public. Notices went to the dealers directly. It is unconscionable that
> they have made no effort contact the end users. On 4/9 they recalled 27
> equine products, including senior and the platformline. On 4/21 they
> recalled another 18 products. The problem is Aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are
> toxic and one of the most carcinogenic substances known. They can cause
> liver disfunction, immune suppression,and neurological difficulties.
> Please share this information with your horse keeping friends. It seems
> that the only way this information is going to get out, is among
> ourselves.

Fw: Platform feed lot #'s Recalled

Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct

The Girls New Website

Posted by: "horsesaverlb@aol.com" horsesaverlb@aol.com   lilkehoe1974

Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:34 pm (PDT)

Maria, Emma, and Hannah are dedicated to help the horses. They have decided
it's time to start reaching out through their own website.
http://horsesaverlb.webs.com/
Kind Regards,
Laura Boothby
Pure Thoughts, Inc.
http://www.pthr.org/
A Stand 4 The Horses
Equine Welfare Education & Rescue Support

http://www.myspace.com/4thehorses

We Need You!

After receiving numerous emails from concerned horse folk, we have come to the conclusion we need a better network. Many people are complaining that their Sheriff will not assist them with saving horses. One I got today has dead caucuses in the field!!

SO

I want to begin an ANGEL HORSE EMAIL NETWORK- NATIONWIDE.

What is that? It’s a collection of emails I can forward information and photos to, and if you’re in the network, you will forward it to all your horse friends and groups and request they all put the pressure on the Country in concern.

We had wonderful response from last weeks emails but I am not able to send out replies to all timely enough and am still updating folks on the outcome. Many are folks I didn’t contact in the beginning but they heard from their network of friends.

How will it work?

For Example- if you live in PA and are on the PA horse lovers chat line, or in the PA barrel race circuit etc. , you would send to all of them the forward email and ask them to call and email the county with the problem. I will send you updates directly so you can tell your friends as I get the news, whats happening. YOU will be the messenger for your area and refer people back to the complainant if they have questions.

My new cyber friend, Jim Gath will also help to get this up and running. He was part of the brain storm of this.

We need YOU to help us with this dilemma. We are getting many calls on neglected horses since owners can’t call the killer buyer to come pick them up or ship them to the nearest auction. The Counties don’t know how to seize a horse and the deputies (Im told from many complainants) are not educated enough to know when to intervene or walk away (like what happened here in Bandera).  

If you want to help and be a messenger for the horses who cannot speak, please email me back with ANGEL HORSE EMAIL NETWORK in the heading and we will add you as one of our Angels. You will be the 1^st to get notified of a problem situation.  

I am doing this because we (rescues) are in need of help all over the country. I don’t have enough time to sit at the computer and network as I would like with a job, horses, child, and working on my masters- Im pretty booked. Also some horse friends on my email have been asked to be removed as they cannot stand to hear about the blood and gore. Fair enough...we will begin a new email group who wish to challenge our lousy system of horse rescue in many parts of the country, and step forward and make a difference. The horses and the community will be heard!

Horse friends will get our regular emails about good happenings here at Meadow Haven Horse Rescue. Don’t worry! We won’t delete you unless asked.

If you wish to be deleted, please send your 1^st and last name as well as your email as we have tons of coresponders and it’s hard for me to locate you sometimes on my email lists! 

Thanks from the horses nation wide!

Sandra Burger, Meadow Haven Horse Rescue  mhhs@hctc.net (mhhs @ hctc.net)

Pam Cresswell  thepurplesageranch@sbcglobal.net  (thepurplesageranch @ sbcglobal.net)

Jim Gath (yes Jim- I appointed you – sorry!) mojavemoon@earthlink.net   (mojavemoon @ earthlink.net)

Sandra Burger,

Executive Director

Meadow Haven Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

www.horseadoption.net ~ 830-589-2400

 "With metal in his mouth and spurs in his side,
He has carried children, roped steers, and ran races.
He is noble, and loyal, yet he is auctioned off by the
pound when his usefulness is over. What horrible fate"

copyright 2005 S. Burger

OT, but pet related:

Dog food recals (yes again)

Posted by: "Alva Irish" dr_irish@bellsouth.net   askahomeopath

Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:05 pm (PDT)

Subject: Fwd: FW: flea product warning
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:04:07 -0700 (PDT)
I checked Snoopes and it was undetermined on this story but the
adverse reactions are all listed on the possible reaction list
"ncook10@netzero.net" <ncook10@netzero.net> wrote:  From:
"ncook10@netzero.net" <ncook10@netzero.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:41:59 GMT
To: SPJOHANSON@GCI.NET
Subject: FW: flea product warning
 Hello All,
 Don't know if this is true or not, but if anything, you can ask
questions before you use it on your family members .......
 The following is a forwarded message:

     Hello, Our breeder sent this to me and I wanted to share it
with everyone just in case you purchased this product or were
considering it. Sharon
Hopefully by the time you read this it will be off the market, but
thought worthwhile to send to all.

 Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 4:27 PM
 Subject: Heads Up RE Flea and tick PreventivedjGuess thTonis is a
"heads up" about a new product on the market called
Promeris, maufactured by Ft. Dodge.
beth

> This is a very important message to my family & friends who have
> dogs-cats--and to alert you to the hazard of using a new Flea &
Tick
> Preventative called ProMeris http://www.promeris.com/consumer/ .
> This is a new product designed to be a more effective product than
other
> flea/tick treatments that was just released this year. It is
available
> thru a vet and not currently on-line. I got ProMeris this week for
my 7
> dogs (6 Huskies & 1 Golden-Airedale), and the results were
debilitating
> for nearly all of them-including me. Since my incident this week,
my vet
> has pulled it from distribution and alerted the manufacturer, Fort
Dodge .
> Here are my results: Within less than 2 hours after applying, 4 of
my dogs
> had vomited from 2-4 times, 3 were disoriented and stumbling, 1 was
> dragging his back leg, 1 was salivating. I had very similar
symptoms like
> an allergic reaction-my lips were swollen, eyes very red, mucous
membranes
> such as eyes, nose, and mouth were stinging. I was very
disoriented-dizzy
> equilibrium and not able to drive. To make this a short story-all 7
of my
> dogs were admitted to the hospital for veterinarian care, and 3 of
them
> remained for care, IV fluids and observation for 24 hours. I was in
the
> emergency room. I'm home now and so are the dogs. We're all feeling
much
> better. Vet bills were over $2,500 and Fort Dodge is paying for
these. Not
> only can the product cause this reaction, it has a highly noxious
odor
> that permeated the house and is just starting to dissipate after 3
days.
> Your dogs/cats might not have the same reaction, but given my
experience-I
> wanted to help you all become well-educated about the product.
 Kathryn L. Leinthall
Kalein T Welsh Terriers

Tips and More

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97