Minnesota Humane Group Reports Increased Equine Cases

The Animal Humane Society of St. Paul, Minn., has seen a significant increase in equine-related cases over the past two years.
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The Animal Humane Society of St. Paul, Minn., has seen a significant increase in equine-related cases over the past two years. According to the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act, equines are defined as horses, ponies, mules, and burros. The Act outlines several requirements for ownership of equines. These include:

1. Food. Equines must be provided with food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth or the maintenance of body weight.

2. Water. Equines must be provided with clean, potable water in sufficient quantities. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source.

3. Shelter. Equines must be provided minimum free-choice protection or constructed shelter from adverse weather conditions, including direct sun, extreme heat or cold, wind, or precipitation

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