Recent News for Horse Industry Controversies
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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
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Oral vs. IV Bute Administration and Drug Testing (AAEP 2012)
March 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.... 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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Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
March 27, 2013
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol. ... Read More
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Sequestration Figures into BLM Adoption Center Cuts
March 26, 2013
The BLM will reduce business hours at its largest wild horse and burro adoption facility starting April 6. ... Read More
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Online Horse Shooting Video Prompts Cruelty Probe
March 25, 2013
Authorities are evaluating whether a man who made a video of himself shooting his horse should face charges. ... Read More
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Authorities Studying How Bute in Horsemeat Affects Humans
March 25, 2013
Authorities will evaluate of how phenylbutazone in horsemeat could affect the humans that consume it. ... Read More
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Blood Collection Tube Size and CO2 Concentration (AAEP 2012)
March 23, 2013
Researchers evaluated how blood collection tube size impacts total plasma carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations.... 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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European Horsemeat Scandal Continues
March 19, 2013
French authorities are finding more supply chains involved in horsemeat distribution.... Read More
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Trainer of Ky. Derby Hopeful Suspended for Drug Violations
March 14, 2013
Rudy Rodriguez was suspended and fined after flunixin was found in his horses at two races last year.... Read More
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Owners Consider Suit Against Breeders' Cup on Salix
March 14, 2013
Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders' Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships.... 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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Lecture on Equine Drug Research, Testing Scheduled
March 06, 2013
The lecture will illustrate advances in drug surveillance capabilities and discuss existing challenges.... Read More
