Recent News for Horse Industry Controversies
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Dressage Rider Facing Possible Sanctions for Prohibited Substances
February 26, 2013
Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion.... Read More
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National HBPA to Breeders' Cup: Keep Salix
February 25, 2013
The organization voted to endorse the use of race-day furosemide during this year's Breeders' Cup races.... Read More
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European Horsemeat Scandal Expands to Asia
February 25, 2013
Frozen prepared beef meals in Hong Kong were determined to contain horsemeat last week.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Slaughter Bills Advance
February 22, 2013
Two bills aimed at repealing the state's horse processing ban passed by substantial margins. ... Read More
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Advocates Against Slaughter Protest Polish Horse Auction
February 21, 2013
Thousands of horses changed hands at the Skaryszew horse fair despite protests by animal rights activists.... Read More
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RCI Conference to Examine Drug Penalties
February 20, 2013
A tentative agenda includes consideration of new drug penalty structures and more. ... Read More
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Horsemeat Supply and Demand in Europe
February 15, 2013
As the European crisis unfolds and fraudulent horsemeat sales decrease, supply could exceed demand. ... Read More
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Contraceptive Vaccine for Wild Horses, Burros Gains EPA Registration
February 14, 2013
The equine immunocontraceptive vaccine has been approved for use in adult female wild horses and burros.... Read More
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BLM Completes Diamond Complex Wild Horse Gather
February 13, 2013
The BLM gathered 792 horses from the three herd management areas that make up the Diamond Complex.... 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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European Horsemeat Scandal Expands
February 12, 2013
France, Sweden, and The Netherlands have confirmed products sold within their borders could contain horsemeat.... Read More
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Frozen Lasagna Product in U.K. Found to Contain Horsemeat
February 08, 2013
U.K. Food Standards Agency confirms that meat content of recalled beef lasagna contains 60% horsemeat.... Read More
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Industry Stakeholders Discuss Racehorse Drug Reform
February 07, 2013
Industry stakeholders met discuss creating uniform equine medication policy between states.... Read More
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BLM National Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet March 4-5
February 06, 2013
The board will the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.... 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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FEI Continues Equine Doping Crackdown in 2013
February 04, 2013
The FEI Tribunal delivered a record number of equine doping decisions during the first ten months of 2012.... Read More
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New Mexico Panel Approves Horse Processing Study
February 04, 2013
The study will evaluate the feasibility of locating a facility in the state to process horsemeat.... Read More
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Horsemeat in British, Irish Hamburgers Traced to Poland
February 04, 2013
Polish food processing plants are believed to be the source of horse-tainted hamburger meat, officials say.... Read More
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BLM Board Member Describes Wild Horse, Burro Management (AAEP 2012)
February 03, 2013
One veterinarian provides insight on BLM wild horse and burro project and the challenges it faces.... Read More
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BLM to Begin Swasey Wild Horse Gather in Utah
February 02, 2013
The BLM plans to gather an estimated 262 wild horses, some of which will be re-released after the roundup.... 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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Jockeys' Guild Supports Racehorse Medication Reform
January 30, 2013
The guild cited improved rider safety when they voted to support racehorse medication reform.... Read More
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RMTC Sees Positive Trends in Bute Violations Study
January 28, 2013
A review of violation records reveals that fewer Bute overages are occurring at a lower medication threshold.... Read More
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N.Y. Bill: Ban Equine Performance-Enhancing Drugs
January 24, 2013
The legislation calls for a ban on equine performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing in New York.... Read More
