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Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding

Barbaro's quest for the Triple Crown turned into a fight for his life, bringing much public attention to the fragility of horses' legs and feet.

 Friday, August 25, 2006

LSU Reinstates Rescue Plans as Hurricane Approaches

The Louisiana State University Hurricane Equine Rescue Operation has reinstated its horse-rescue hotline as another major storm, Hurricane Rita, approaches the state.

 Friday, September 23, 2005

With Another Hurricane En Route, LSU Reinstates Rescue Hotline

Still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Southern Louisiana braces for the oncoming power of hurricane Rita. In anticipation of this Category 5 hurricane, the Louisiana State University Hurricane Equine Rescue Operation has reinstated the horse rescue hotline at (225) 578 - 9501.

 Thursday, September 22, 2005

Hurricane Horses Being Reached

As southern Louisiana reaches the one week anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, rescue efforts continue on a large scale for horses affected by the storm and subsequent flooding.

 Monday, September 05, 2005

Weather, Football Impact Business at Fair Grounds

Though field size at Fair Grounds racetrack in New Orleans is up, on-track and total handle are down from last year.

 Thursday, January 15, 2004

Louisiana Slots Revenue to Fund LSU Equine Program

The Equine Health Studies Program (EHSP) at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will receive funds from tax revenue generated from slot machines placed in racetracks throughout the state, part of a bill recently passed in the Louisiana Legislature.

 Friday, July 11, 2003