Recent News for Farm and Barn
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Queens, N.Y., Stables Shuttered
March 21, 2013
New York officials have temporarily closed a Queens stable after several horses died there in recent months. ... Read More
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State of Nevada, Wild Horse Advocates Reach Agreement
March 20, 2013
The state of Nevada and wild horse advocates reached an agreement on the sale of "estray" horses.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Processing Bill Advances
March 19, 2013
An Oklahoma Senate committee passed a bill aimed at facilitating a horse processing industry in that state. ... Read More
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Court Overturns Vet's Suspension in Cobra Venom Case
March 15, 2013
A Kentucky court overturned a suspension handed to Rodney Stewart, DVM, for the possession of cobra venom.... Read More
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Layher Joins American Horse Council Staff
March 15, 2013
R.J. Layher's responsibilities will include equine health and welfare issues.... Read More
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Bills Seek to Ban Horse Processing, Export
March 13, 2013
The legislation would outlaw the export of horses for processing and the export of U.S.-produced horsemeat.... Read More
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Equine Tax Parity Act Introduced
March 13, 2013
The Equine Tax Parity Act would make horses eligible for capital gains treatment after 12 months.... Read More
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Missouri Court Denies Lay Equine Dentist's Appeal
February 25, 2013
A non-veterinarian dentist lost a bid to overturn a court ruling prohibiting her from floating teeth for pay.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Buckhorn Plantain
February 24, 2013
Buckhorn plantain is widespread across North America and is a common plant in various pastures and turf.... Read More
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Back Country Horsemen of America Celebrates 40 Years
February 23, 2013
The organization was founded to aid in the fight to preserve the right to ride horses on public lands. ... Read More
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Youth Charged in Michigan Barn Fire
February 22, 2013
The youth faces multiple arson and animal cruelty charges in connection with a fire that killed 10 horses.... Read More
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UK's Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Identifies Kentucky Pasture Trends
February 21, 2013
With almost 130 evaluations performed, the program has a large data set about Kentucky horse pastures.... Read More
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Arizona Bill would Recognize Miniature Horses as Service Animals
February 19, 2013
Miniature Horses would be recognized service animals if a pending bill becomes law.... Read More
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Kentucky Horse Farms Can Apply for Disaster Relief
February 18, 2013
Kentucky horse breeding farms are now eligible to apply for federal relief from agriculture-related disasters.... Read More
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How Do I Properly Dispose of my Horse's Syringes?
February 16, 2013
With a proper sharps disposal method in place, the risk of accidental needlesticks is reduced.... Read More
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Crundwell Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Embezzlement Case
February 15, 2013
Former Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell will serve nearly 20 years for embezzling $53 million.... Read More
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Texas Horse, Truck Thief Sought
February 14, 2013
The stolen mare has since been recovered; a truck and trailer taken at the same time remain missing.... Read More
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USDA Issues Rule on Importing Horses from CEM-Affected Countries
February 13, 2013
APHIS took this action after reviewing probable causes of CEM outbreaks in the United States.... Read More
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Oklahoma Bills would Facilitate Horse Processing
February 12, 2013
Horse processing would again be legal if two bills currently pending in that state's legislature become law.... Read More
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Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) to Co-Chair CAPC
February 10, 2013
Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) named co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus.... Read More
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EHV-1 Positive Horse in Colorado Recuperates, Returns Home to Texas
February 08, 2013
Authorities have released all quarantine and hold orders related to a horse that tested positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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New Mexico Slaughter Facility Bill Rejected
February 05, 2013
The bill that would have authorized a study evaluating the feasibility of a horse processing facility.... Read More
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New BLM Policies Address Mustang Welfare, Roundup Transparency
February 01, 2013
The BLM says the new policy directives were developed in response to public concern about animal welfare.... Read More
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BLM Offers Reward in Burro Poaching Incident
February 01, 2013
The perpetrators unlawfully killed a burro, harvested the meat, and left the carcass in the desert. ... Read More
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Bedding Down the Senior Horse
January 29, 2013
How essential is stall bedding for a senior horse?... Read More
