Recent News for Farm and Barn
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Thermography Aids in Saddle Fit Evaluations
May 08, 2013
More than 50% of horses in a thermography study showed hot spots under saddles after 15 minutes of exercise.... Read More
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Judge Rules Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing in Violation of Law
May 06, 2013
A Florida administrative law judge ruled the state can't allow pari-mutuel barrel racing under current law. ... Read More
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Virginia Horse Deaths Probed
May 06, 2013
Authorities are hoping necropsy results will determine what killed one horse and severely injured another. ... Read More
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Researchers Developing Immunotherapeutic IBH Treatment
May 03, 2013
Veterinarians might soon have a new "tool" to help treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity: clones.... Read More
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Bill would Forbid Horse Processing in Maine
May 02, 2013
The bill would make horse processing and transporting horses to slaughter plants in Canada illegal in Maine. ... Read More
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Commentary: Biosecurity for Infectious Disease Control
April 27, 2013
Remember to employ good biosecurity practices to help prevent infectious disease spread.... Read More
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Bill would Protect Mobile Vet Practices from Drug Charges
April 24, 2013
Vets who make farm calls to treat horses currently risk prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act.... 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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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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Oregon Horse Tripping Ban Bill Advances
April 18, 2013
Co-sponsored by Senators Bill Hansell and Mark Hass, SB 835 would ban horse tripping in Oregon. ... 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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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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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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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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USDA Steps Up Imported Meat Inspections
April 05, 2013
The USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service will increase inspections of imported meat. ... 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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Use Caution when Fertilizing with Raw Horse Manure
April 03, 2013
Be aware of the hazards associated with using raw animal manure--including horse manure--to fertilize gardens.... 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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Controlling Pasture Weeds
April 01, 2013
Prevent these noxious and nuisance weeds from overtaking desirable grasses.... 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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33rd Annual Alfalfa Conference Recap
March 29, 2013
This year’s conference focused on hay production for the horse and other high-quality markets.... Read More
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USDA Horsemeat Inspections Funded Through 2013
March 28, 2013
USDA inspections at U.S. horse processing plants will be funded through September 2013. ... Read More
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Horse Processing Bill
March 27, 2013
Oklahoma have passed a House bill that allows horse slaughter in that state. ... Read More
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Renovating the High-Traffic Paddock
March 26, 2013
High-traffic paddocks can become eye sores and provide little, if any, grazing for the horses.... Read More
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Pervious Concrete Reduces Equine Injury, Environmental Risks
March 25, 2013
Use pervious concrete in bathing or water-retaining areas to reduce injury risk and protect water resources.... Read More
