Recent News for Welfare and Industry
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British Horse Society to Launch Responsible Breeding Campaign
March 03, 2009
The British Horse Society (BHS) has announced plans to launch a Responsible Breeding Campaign later this year. The campaign is sponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers. In a statement, the group said they are alarmed by the number of... Read More
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USEF Drug and Medication Group Clarifies Liniment Status
March 03, 2009
Recently, there have been some questions directed to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Program related to the use of liniments. The specific liniments in question are: Equi-Block Liniments by... Read More
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Churchill Downs Implements Safety and Welfare Plan
March 02, 2009
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced a series of new rules and policies designed to enhance the safety and welfare of jockeys and horses. The measures will be in place at Churchill Downs racetrack in advance of the this year's Kentucky... Read More
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New on TheHorse.com Blogs
March 02, 2009
Have you checked out the blogs on TheHorse.com lately? Since their launch in January, we've shared personal stories and news from around the world. Here's a review of some of the blog options... Read More
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Equine Welfare Challenges
March 01, 2009
Last year welfare of the horse in the United States reached the consciousness of not only the industry, but also the general public. The horse and veterinary industries have long addressed issues of equine welfare as it relates to competition, and... Read More
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BLM Horses: What's Their Future?
March 01, 2009
What are the problems with managing BLM horses, and what solutions are agencies and advocates presenting? In October 2008 wild horse protection advocates, scientists, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Deputy Director... Read More
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Managing the Easy Keeper
March 01, 2009
Much like humans, horses need a proper diet and adequate exercise to maintain a healthy body weight.... Read More
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Charges Filed in Canada Horse Abandonment Case
February 27, 2009
An Edmonton, Alberta, lawyer has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty after abandoning his two horses in the British Columbia wilderness last year. Onthe recommendation of the British Columbia (B.C.) SPCA, Frank Mackay was... Read More
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Adoption Programs to Brand Horses
February 26, 2009
ReRun, the Thoroughbred adoption program headquartered in New Jersey, will be freeze branding its horses to protect them from getting into the wrong hands. Joining ReRun in this initiative is Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) and Mylestone... Read More
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Montana House Backs Slaughter Bill
February 26, 2009
The Montana House of Representatives strongly endorsed a bill Feb. 24 that paves the way for construction of a horse slaughterhouse in Montana and aims to bring the industry back to the United States (<A... Read More
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Equine Welfare Brochure Available to AAEP Members
February 25, 2009
Equine welfare is one of the major focus areas of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). In recent months, the topic of equine welfare has further grown in importance due to the increasing number of unwanted horses.... Read More
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Australia Bushfires: Groups See to Horse Health, Care
February 25, 2009
As uncontrolled bushfires continue to sweep through the Australian state of Victoria, horse health and rescue aid associations are working round the clock to keep up with the expanding need for emergency equine care. The fires have... Read More
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Kentucky Lawmakers Eye Soring Bill
February 25, 2009
Trainers and owners who cause injury to horses' feet or legs to achieve an exaggerated gait will face stiff penalties in Kentucky if a bill introduced into the state senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee becomes law. Sponsored... Read More
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Reining Sire Hits $6 Million in Offspring Earnings
February 24, 2009
Topsail Whiz climbed to the top of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) all time sire list in last July with total offspring earnings of $5,527,700, surpassing former leader Hollywood Dun It's mark of $5,494,100. Now, Topsail Whiz has... Read More
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Equine Advocates Brainstorm Ideas to Help Unwanted Horses
February 24, 2009
Expanding options for cash-strapped horse owners is key to reducing the number of unwanted horses in the United States, according to a group of equine welfare advocates who brainstormed the issue during a Feb. 18 meeting at the University of... Read More
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Medication Thresholds
February 23, 2009
A drug's withdrawal time indicates a suggested timeline by which the last dose can be administered before an event to avoid blood or urine test levels that exceed the allowable regulatory threshold. Using these thresholds encourages standardization... Read More
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Assess Horse Nutrition, Manage Pastures to Save Money
February 23, 2009
Here are some tips to reduce the nutrition costs associated with your horses.... Read More
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Arizona Bill Requires Creation of Approved Equine Rescue Facilities List
February 22, 2009
Rep. Bill Konopnicki's Arizona House Bill 2178 would require the state's Department of Agriculture to create a list of the states "approved equine-rescue facilities and to make that information available on its Web site and in its offices," note... Read More
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Florida Forums for Horse Owners Available in March
February 22, 2009
The recent loss of horses in Florida to an outbreak of equine botulism highlights the need for increased education and understanding of this and other preventable equine diseases, including equine herpesvirus, eastern equine encephalomyelitis,... Read More
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Donkeys, Horse Among 311 Animals Seized from Kentucky Rescue
February 22, 2009
Two donkeys and a horse were among 311 animals seized from the Clean Slate Animal Rescue in Columbia, Ky., according to an article on kentucky.com. The... Read More
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Kentucky Bills Boost Barn Operators, Rescues
February 20, 2009
Kentucky's House Agriculture and Small Business Committee last week approved two bills intended to help boarding barn operators and horse rescues cope with the negative economy. Sponsored by Rep. Dwight Butler, HR 418 expands local... Read More
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KEEP Chairman: Gaming Legislation Likely in Kentucky
February 19, 2009
The chairman of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) said Feb. 18 he expects gaming-related legislation benefitting the Kentucky horse industry to pass--but he's not sure when. Thoroughbred owner and breeder Brereton Jones, a former... Read More
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List of States Introducing Slaughter Legislation Grows
February 19, 2009
Twelve state legislatures are now considering measures to express their support of or actively encourage the reestablishment of U.S. horse processing plants. Resolutions indicating opposition to HR 503, the federal... Read More
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Horses Recovering after Mountain Rescue
February 18, 2009
A pair of horses that were rescued from the side of a mountain in British Columbia will be placed in adoptive homes, after the SPCA rejected a request from their owner to return the... Read More
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Drought Increases Florida Wildfire Risk
February 18, 2009
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson recently advised residents that below average rainfall for the last several months has significantly increased the state's wildfire risk. According to a statement fro... Read More
