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Slots money keeping dog, horse racing industries afloat

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gambling money, mostly from slot machines, props up the dog and horse racing industry, which likely would wither without subsidies. The West Virginia Racing Commission is preparing to send its multi-million dollar payment next wee...

7 Feb 2012, 1:08 am | click here to view more

Horse Racing Capsules: Okla. track looking at other venues to hold races

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A horse racing track's efforts to hold live races at a venue other than the Tulsa State Fair has the support of the leaders of Oklahoma's largest horsemen associations.

6 Feb 2012, 9:54 am | click here to view more

Horse injured in hit-and-run crash in Lancaster County

A Honda sedan struck a horse and buggy from behind Sunday evening, flipping the buggy onto its side and injuring the horse, state police said. Police are looking for the driver, who took off after the 11 p.m. accident on Old Philadelphia Road at Millwood Road in Salisbury Township.

6 Feb 2012, 8:25 am | click here to view more

Horse neglect farmer's jail term halved

AN EXPERIENCED keeper of horses jailed for neglecting one of his animals so badly it had to be put down has had his prison sentence halved.

6 Feb 2012, 7:31 pm | click here to view more

Two horse and buggy hit and runs in Lancaster County

Two horse and buggy hit and runs within two hours in Lancaster County have police asking for your help. An 18-year-old girl was sent to the hospital for seriously banging her head after a car struck the horse and buggy she was riding on and then took off. The accident happened around 1230 a.m. Monday morning on South Belmont Road and Lincoln Highway East in Paradise Township. According to police ...

6 Feb 2012, 5:14 pm | click here to view more

IMPORTANT TO TEST WATER QUALITY ON A REGULAR BASIS

When considering water quality, if a cattle operation is dependent on stock ponds, especially those that vary significantly in water level, it is important to test water quality on a regular basis.

6 Feb 2012, 5:08 pm | click here to view more

PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH IMPACTS MULTIPLE SPECIES

Research, teaching and diagnostic efforts focused on parasites, such as worms, fleas and ticks, are important for every of the clients served by Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

6 Feb 2012, 5:07 pm | click here to view more

No horse racing this summer

There will be no horse races during this summer’s Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell said Monday.

6 Feb 2012, 11:48 pm | click here to view more

Decoding 'Luck': Betting on a bandaged horse and a go-between

In last night's episode, we found out why Ace Bernstein is interested in Santa Anita: he wants to buy it. Why would anyone want to invest in the dying sport of horse racing? In last night's episode, we found out why Ace Bernstein is interested in Santa Anita: he wants to buy it. Why would anyone want to invest in the dying sport of horse racing?

6 Feb 2012, 11:14 am | click here to view more

Horse dies after apparent gun shot wound

Melissa Russell says it’s not unusual to hear gunfire around her farm, especially during hunting season.

5 Feb 2012, 11:30 am | click here to view more

PROPER VACCINATIONS CAN PROTECT CALVES UNTIL WEANING

Newborn calves gain temporary (passive) immunity from disease when they ingest colostrum from the dam—since this “first milk” contains maternal antibodies. After a few weeks or months this temporary protection begins to wane, however, and calves must build their possess immunities. Vaccinating calves at the proper time can help protect them until weaning age.

30 Jan 2012, 5:28 pm | click here to view more

BLACK INK -- THE DYNAMIC DUO

True or untrue: To receive past a fork in the road, you have to pick between turning left or right. Okay, that's true. Some things really are—as the tune goes—“black or white, one way or another.”

30 Jan 2012, 5:27 pm | click here to view more

4TH ANNUAL DUCK RIVER ANGUS CLASSIC

The Duck River Angus Classic Sale was held in Columbia, Tennessee, October 15, 2011.

3 Feb 2012, 6:12 pm | click here to view more

ADVANCES SAVE ON WASTED FEED COSTS AND TIME

Drought conditions in regions throughout North America have placed a great deal of pressure on cattle ranchers and dairy farmers, particularly in regards to the cost and availability of hay this winter. In many areas they are faced with a pressing choice: either stretch existing supplies of hay or supplement with additional hay purchased on the open market at inflated prices due to the shortages.

3 Feb 2012, 6:10 pm | click here to view more

Bela Tarr Says ‘The Turin Horse’ Is His Last Movie

The Hungarian director Bela Tarr has made what he is calling his final film, “The Turin Horse,” a black-and-white tale of medieval adversity and survival.

3 Feb 2012, 2:38 pm | click here to view more

ADAMS RANCH 33RD ANNUAL SALE AVERAGES $3,100

Adams Ranch held their 33rd Annual Cattle Sale on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the home ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla.

25 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

SOUTHEASTERN CATTLE PRODUCERS COULD MAKE MONEY WITH STOCKERS

“Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year?” asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist.

25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more

REPOPULATION AFTER DROUGHT SPAWNS NEW RULES

Looking into the future has always been somewhat tricky in the beef business. Far sighted visions or crystal ball predictions stemming around what next year's calf crop is going to look like or where future prices will be are often put on hold by more immediate tasks at hand. Planning ahead can often be tied to the immediacy of mom Nature.

25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more

WATER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENT FOR CATTLE

Many producers take water for granted. They have ponds in many pastures or they make sure the float valve in the metal stock tank is working properly, keeping the tank full. But what happens if the pond is low or dry or if the flow to the stock tank is interrupted?

24 Jan 2012, 4:26 pm | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- WHAT'LL YOU HAVE?

Did you read where scientists have been successful in implanting human genes into cows? This is no joke. It seems that scientists wanted to make cow's milk more like human milk so that soccer moms will never have to be inconvenienced to nurse their young.

24 Jan 2012, 4:25 pm | click here to view more

TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT SCOURS IN CALVES

Many ranchers experience a few cases of diarrhea in young calves, and some years are worse than others. Scours can be caused by certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.

23 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Lonnie Johnson had plenty of phobias if you paid close attention, or if you'd known him since he was a kid like Hooter and the gang had.