Recent News for Welfare and Industry
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. ... Read More
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Equine Welfare Groups Eye Lawsuit over USDA Inspections
April 22, 2013
The groups say they'll challenge horse processing plant inspection permits granted by the USDA.... Read More
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French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
April 22, 2013
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012.... Read More
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Michigan Bill would Establish Registry for Animal Abusers
April 19, 2013
If the bill becomes law, Michigan would be the first state to establish a statewide animal abuser registry.... Read More
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Results of EU Horsemeat Study Released
April 19, 2013
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.... Read More
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NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program
April 16, 2013
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks. ... Read More
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Pennsylvania Morgan Horse Breeder Convicted
April 16, 2013
A Pennsylvania horse breeder was found guilty on 30 counts of animal cruelty last week.... Read More
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N.M. Horse Shooter to Face No Charges
April 16, 2013
The man who posted a video on the Internet of himself shooting his horse will not face charges. ... Read More
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Indiana Horses Seized
April 15, 2013
Several horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a Madison County, Ind., property.... Read More
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House Bill would Amend Horse Protection Act
April 15, 2013
The bill would amend the Horse Protection Act by imposing stiffer penalties on anyone who sores a horse.... Read More
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Bute Found in English 'Beef' Products
April 12, 2013
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute. ... Read More
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2014 Budget Proposal would Nix Horsemeat Inspection Funding
April 11, 2013
Funding for inspections at horse processing plants would be eliminated under a request in the budget proposal.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Herd Seized
April 10, 2013
More than 60 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after authorities removed them from a farm last week.... Read More
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California Racetrack Probing Thoroughbred Auction Sale
April 10, 2013
Racetrack operators are investigating how a retired racehorse wound up for sale at a livestock auction. ... Read More
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Convicted Mustang Abuser Jailed for Parole Violation
April 08, 2013
The rancher convicted of maltreating more than 200 mustangs was jailed for violating terms of his parole. ... Read More
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USEF Town Hall Meetings Focus on Horse Medications, Welfare
April 06, 2013
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.... Read More
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Tracking Asiatic Wild Asses in the Negev
April 06, 2013
Scientists are keeping a discreet eye on the Asiatic wild ass with the help of GPS and dung.... Read More
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Horsemeat Prank Raises BLM Ire
April 05, 2013
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools' prank went awry. ... Read More
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Montana Mustang Import Bill Fails
April 05, 2013
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana.... Read More
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Sample Handling's Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
April 04, 2013
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time's effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.... Read More
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Tennessee Grand Jury Indicts McConnell for Horse Soring
April 03, 2013
The grand jury indicted McConnell on more than 20 counts of animal cruelty in connection with horse soring.... Read More
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RCI Approves Uniform Racing Medication Rules
April 03, 2013
RCI approved a schedule that could set the stage for uniform racing medication rules in the United States.... Read More
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BLM Announces Additions to Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board
April 02, 2013
The BLM has announced selections for three positions on its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. ... Read More
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Oklahoma Governor Signs Horse Processing Bill
April 01, 2013
Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill reversing a 50-year-old law that made horse slaughter illegal in Oklahoma. ... Read More
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Montana Bill Would Regulate BLM Mustang Relocations
April 01, 2013
The legislation responds to the BLM importing 700 wild horses and burros to a ranch near Ennis, Mont.... Read More
