Breaking News
May 4, 2010
Intervet Schering-Plough has announced an urgent recall of all serial numbers of PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine for horses due to an increased number of adverse event reports associated with the use of these vaccines. According to a letter distributed by the manufacturer, the USDA has been alerted of this recall. For information about the serial numbers of the recalled vaccine, click here. If you have any questions about your horse's health, contact your veterinarian.
Horses count in Michigan!
Results of the Michigan Equine Survey prove it —
The 2007 Michigan Equine Survey has been completed, and results show that equine animals — horses, ponies, donkeys and mules — are on the increase. And their impact on Michigan’s economy is significant.
Learn about the first Michigan Equine Survey completed since 1996.
How many equines are in Michigan? Where they are located? What are the most popular breeds? How many Michiganians work with horses, ponies, donkeys or mules? How valuable are equine assets in the state? See the Survey Results for answers to these questions and more.
If you’re an equine enthusiast, you don’t have to tell us your horse counts! Show us — and the world — by sharing a photo to be posted at Your Horse Counts! Participate in the Question of the Month to help this site provide valuable information to equine enthusiasts.
Keep checking this site as it is updated with Hot Topics, resources for equine enthusiasts, would-be owners, businesses that serve the equine industry and decision makers at the local and state levels.To all of us, horses count in Michigan!
NEW! An economic analysis of the Michigan equine survey has found that the industry contributes more than $1 billion a year to the state's economy. See the economic data here.
NEW! If you are going through economic challenges and looking for options for caring for your animal, see Resources for Equine Owners in Economic Distress.
NEW! See this article in American Quarter Horse Journal featuring Michigan horse owner Karen Waite, a graduate of Leadership AQHA, who does not know we are publicizing it.