Recent News for Transportation
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Heart Rate Variability to Detect Equine Transport Stress
June 08, 2012
Researchers used heart rate variability to identify stress in horses during air and ground transportation.... Read More
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20 Disaster Planning Questions
June 01, 2012
Community disaster planning begins at home and in neighborhoods. It begins with understanding your farm.... Read More
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Rollover Accident Kills Three Upper Level Eventing Horses
May 29, 2012
One horse died at the scene of the accident, while two others were euthanized in the following days. ... Read More
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USRider Offers Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season
March 27, 2012
Perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on horse trailers to ensure horse and human safety. ... Read More
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Imported Horses: Prevalence of Fevers Examined (AAEP 2011)
February 10, 2012
Age, breed, previous experience with air travel, and location in the cargo area can impact body temperature.... Read More
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Double-Decker Trailer Bill Advances
February 04, 2012
The bill, H.R. 7, contains language prohibiting the hauling of horses in double-deck trailers.... Read More
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Tennessee Horse Hauler Charged
January 19, 2012
The driver is facing multiple violations in connection with a rollover accident that killed three horses.... Read More
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Tennessee Trailer Rollover Accident Probed
January 17, 2012
Three horses were killed and at least two were injured in the Jan. 16 accident.... Read More
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ATA to Host International Horse Transport Conference
January 13, 2012
The conference will take place March 18-21 and will cover a wide variety of transport-related topics.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Pheromone Gel's Calming Effects on Horses
December 04, 2011
Horses treated with pheromones were less stressed during cognitive sessions after travel than untreated ones.... Read More
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Winter Driving Tips for Horse Owners
November 23, 2011
Ensure vehicles are ready for winter driving and maintain them according to manufacturer recommendations.... Read More
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OIE, FEI: Updates Needed in South American Horse Movement
October 31, 2011
The OIE and FEI say outdated, unjustified import and export barriers have hurt the growth of equestrian sport.... Read More
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Study Examines Safety and Efficacy of Strangles Vaccines
October 08, 2011
A research team evaluates the effectiveness and safety of strangles vaccines on ponies of different ages.... Read More
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Travel Documents: Know What You Need to Travel with Horses
September 20, 2011
Find out what veterinary documents you'll need to secure before you travel with horses. ... Read More
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Miami Animal Import Center Holds Large Animal Rescue Meeting
August 14, 2011
The Miami Animal Import Center played host to a recent meeting that reviewed equine airplane rescue protocol.... Read More
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Trailer Safety Q&A
August 04, 2011
See answers to trailer safety questions we couldn't get to in the Healthy, Safe Trailering Ask the Vet LIVE.... Read More
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The Long and Short of Horse Trailering
August 01, 2011
In true summer riding season fashion, horse owners are heading down the road to trail rides and shows. ... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Healthy, Safe Trailering
July 15, 2011
What can you do to make sure you and your horse arrive safely and legally at your destination, and how can you... Read More
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Transportation Tip: Check Tires Before Hauling Horses
July 14, 2011
The leading factor in roadside emergencies is tires. Tires can lose their footing long before they're worn out... Read More
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Shipping Fever: Prevention is Key
July 05, 2011
Transportation is a rish factor for the development of broncho or pleuropneumonia (commonly known as shipping ... Read More
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Trailer Smart for Safer Hauling
July 04, 2011
While it's impossible to eliminate every risk when hauling horses, we can certainly reduce them significantly.... Read More
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Bill Would Forbid Double-Decker Horse Transport
June 30, 2011
Transporting horses in double-deck trailers would be banned nationwide under legislation introduced into the ... Read More
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Severe Weather Travel Tips for Horse Owners
June 19, 2011
What should you do when traveling with horses in severe weather situations? Large-animal rescue authority... Read More
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Tips for Long Distance Hauling
May 29, 2011
Mitigate the stress of transporting horses over a long distance by understanding good trailering practices.... Read More
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Spring Horse Care Tips
May 01, 2011
With spring now upon us, Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields equine nutrition advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help the horse owner in transitioning his or her horses and property from winter to spring:... Read More
