Recent News for Farm and Barn
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USEF Proposes Performance Horse Collapse Rule
June 17, 2013
While USEF rules require owners to report fatalities, there are currently no regulations regarding collapse.... Read More
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Monitor Horses Closely at Shows
June 16, 2013
Special attention to a horse's management and health program is a necessity during show season.... Read More
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Amendment to Defund Horsemeat Inspections Clears Committee
June 15, 2013
The amendment would deny the USDA funding to carry out inspections at U.S. horse processing plants.... Read More
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N.M. Attorney General Deems Horsemeat 'Tainted'
June 13, 2013
New Mexico's Attorney General has determined that horsemeat is unfit for human consumption. ... Read More
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FEI Welcomes Advances on International Sport Horse Movement
June 10, 2013
The FEI welcomes two major advances in its campaign to improve the international movement of sport horses. ... Read More
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Remember Brand Inspections for Colorado Horses
June 09, 2013
Colorado state statutes require a brand inspection if owners plan on buying, selling, or transporting horses.... Read More
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Corolla Wild Horse Bill Gets House Nod
June 05, 2013
The legislation would help protect a herd of wild horses residing on North Carolina's Outer Banks.... Read More
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Tick Paralysis Bad News for Horses
June 04, 2013
One recent study found tick paralysis had a 26% mortality rate in affected Australian horses.... Read More
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Canada EHV-1 Restrictions Partially Lifted
June 03, 2013
Officials have lifted the restrictions placed on one barn at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario.... Read More
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Oregon State Vet Offers Seasonal Advice to Horse Owners
June 02, 2013
Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.... Read More
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Bill Would Retain Horse Depreciation Scale
May 31, 2013
The bill would make permanent the depreciation schedule for racehorses set to expire at the end of the year.... Read More
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TWHBEA President Backs Anti-Soring Bill
May 30, 2013
The bill would forbid the use of action devices and increase penalties for anyone convicted of soring horses.... Read More
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2013 International Helmet Awareness Day Scheduled
May 28, 2013
Riders4Helmets will host International Helmet Awareness Day 2013 on June 22. ... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Star-of-Bethlehem
May 26, 2013
Star-of-Bethlehem is a cool-season perennial of the lily family. ... Read More
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UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be Held June 19
May 26, 2013
Horse owners and farm managers will be able to view a range of equipment and supplies for farms of all sizes.... Read More
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Florida Horse Found Slain for Meat
May 22, 2013
Authorities are seeking whoever entered a private property and slaughtered a horse for meat. ... Read More
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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington, May 31-June 2
May 19, 2013
Lecture topics will include planning a mating, nutrition, foaling, farm and pasture management, and more.... Read More
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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
May 16, 2013
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.... Read More
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Florida Horse Rescue Operator Charged
May 15, 2013
The rescue operator allegedly maltreated horses in her care and falsified health reports.... Read More
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AVMA Supports Legislation to Combat Animal, Human Disease
May 14, 2013
The legislation would provide a stable flow of resources for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.... Read More
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Wheelon to Vacate Leased Blount County Barn
May 14, 2013
Trainer Larry Wheelon, accused of soring horses, has until June 10 to vacate the Tenessee barn he leases. ... Read More
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Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning
May 14, 2013
One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning.... Read More
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2013 Kentucky Trail Summit Scheduled
May 11, 2013
The Kentucky Trail Summit is designed as an educational and networking event for horseback trail users.... Read More
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Bill would Limit CHRB Equine Medical Director Term
May 10, 2013
The bill would limit the equine medical director to serving no more than two two-year terms consecutively. ... Read More
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N.Y. Truck Fire Claims 30 Horses
May 08, 2013
The horses, en route to a Canadian processing plant, died when the truck hauling them burst into flames.... Read More
